At least 64 people, including four police officers, were killed in a police raid in Rio de Janeiro targeting the Comando Vermelho gang, disrupting health services, schools, and transport ahead of COP30 events. The operation involved 2,500 personnel and resulted in 81 arrests, drawing criticism for high casualties and questioning the effectiveness of such military-style actions.
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