
‘Biggest massacre I’ve seen’: How a police raid in Rio turned into a bloodbath killing 132 people
A police raid in Rio de Janeiro targeting the Red Command gang resulted in at least 132 deaths, making it the deadliest in the city's history. The raid involved 2,500 police and soldiers and led to chaos, with schools closing and roads blocked by burning buses. The operation has sparked outrage and calls for investigation, with residents and international bodies condemning the excessive use of force.