Residents surround the bodies of people killed the day before during a police raid targeting the Comando Vermelho gang in the Complexo da Penha favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Oct. 29, 2025. Silvia Izquierdo/AP PhotoPolice in Rio de Janeiro recently carried out an operation in Alemao and Penha, two neighborhoods, or favelas, reportedly controlled by a huge gang called Comando Vermelho (CV).The raids triggered gunbattles with the heavily armed gang, which led to the deaths of 121 people, including at least four police officers.
Brazilian Gangs Getting Too Big, Need to Be Tackled Now, Observers Say
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