Rio Police Raid Kills 64 Ahead of COP30 Climate Summit

Deadliest Police Operation in Rio

• 🎯 A massive police operation targeting a major gang in Rio de Janeiro resulted in at least 64 deaths, including four officers.
• 📅 This operation occurred just days before the city is set to host global events related to the United Nations climate summit, COP30.
• 📈 The confirmed death toll is more than double that of Rio's previous deadliest police operation.

Scale and Scope of the Operation

• 👮‍♂️ The operation involved 2,500 security personnel and took place across two favela complexes near the city's international airport.
• ⚖️ Authorities confirmed 81 arrests and aimed to serve 250 arrest and search warrants.
• 🏘️ Rio's favelas are described as poor, densely populated settlements situated on the city's hilly terrain.

Criticism of the Operation

• 🗣️ Civil society groups have criticized the high number of casualties resulting from the military-style operation.