Massive Police Operation in Rio de Janeiro Results in Over 60 Fatalities

A large-scale police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting the Comando Vermelho gang resulted in over 60 fatalities, including four police officers, on Tuesday. The operation, described by Governor Cláudio Castro as the largest in the state's history, involved 2,500 officers and aimed to curb the gang's territorial expansion. Authorities reported 81 arrests and the seizure of 42 rifles. Governor Castro stated that security forces faced heavy resistance, including gunfire and grenades launched from drones. The operation's scale and the high number of casualties have sparked discussions about the effectiveness and human cost of such interventions.