Rio de Janeiro Police Raid in Jacarezinho Leaves 60 Dead, Sparking International Outcry

3 days ago7 min read

A police raid in the Jacarezinho favela of Rio de Janeiro has resulted in the deaths of 60 people, a death toll of such magnitude that it has drawn condemnation from human rights groups and the international community. The operation, named 'Exceptis,' was described by authorities as a targeted action against the command structure of the Comando Vermelho, a powerful criminal organization.Governor Cláudio Castro justified the incursion as a necessary measure. However, evidence from the scene—including widespread bullet damage and accounts from terrified residents—paints a picture of an intense military-style assault that turned the neighborhood into a battlefield.Organizations like Amnesty International have labeled the raid one of the most lethal in Rio's history, raising serious allegations of excessive force and potential extrajudicial killings. Critics point to this event as symptomatic of a deeply flawed public security strategy that relies on violent confrontation rather thaninvesting in social programs and community-based policing. The aftermath leaves a community in trauma, with fears that the operation will only deepen the distrust between residents and the state, potentially strengthening the grip of criminal factions in a continuing cycle of violence.

#police operation

#Rio de Janeiro

#organized crime

#Comando Vermelho

#fatalities

#Brazil

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