wn.com - 4 days ago

The police operation launched yesterday in Rio de Janeiro against drug trafficking and the group known as Comando Vermelho continued throughout the day today, bringing the death toll to at least 132 people, including four police officers. This grim reality makes this week one of the bloodiest in Rio de Janeiro’s recent history, according to sources from the Rio state public defender’s office. The initial figures released by the state administration varied considerably, raising questions about the transparency of the data. While some reports suggest the death toll far exceeds one hundred, other sources put the number at just over 64. Meanwhile, dozens of bodies have been piling up along the...

Latest News

Hashtags:   

trafficking

 | 

Crackdown

 | 

Janeiro

 | 

Leaves

 | 

Brazil

 | 

Sources