The Rio de Janeiro gang, the target of a bloody police operation, was born in prison almost half a century ago

A day after the deadliest police operation in Brazil's history, the country is still piecing together details about the raids against a powerful drug gang in Rio de Janeiro's favelas.

A massive Rio police raid targeting the Red Command gang has become the deadliest operation in Brazil’s history — 132 dead and families lining up bodies in the street demanding justice. The violence erupts just ahead of global COP30 climate events in the city.

Brazil's most lethal police raid against drug gangs resulted in at least 121 deaths, sparking criticism and calls for investigation. The operation targeted the Comando Vermelho gang following extensive planning.

Rio de Janeiro authorities launched a massive police raid against the Comando Vermelho criminal faction. The operation, named Operation Containment, resulted in widespread gun battles and a high death toll.

At least 64 people were killed and more than 80 arrested in a massive police operation targeting the Comando Vermelho, or Red Command, criminal organization in Rio de Janeiro, Governor Claudio Castro announced on Tuesday.