Cops decapitate teen gangster, display head like ‘trophy’ in Brazil’s deadliest drug raid

The violent raids have sparked intense gun battles, with gangs deploying drones against cops in retaliation. At least four ...
The Atlantic

Brazilian Police Invade Rio's Slum Ahead of This Summer's World Cup

Brazilian security forces have occupied a Rio de Janeiro favela in a bid to remove drug gangs from the city ahead of the World Cup this summer. In a dawn raid on Sunday, police swarmed the Mare ...

War-like chaos in Rio – 64 killed as 2,500 cops storm favelas. What sparked Brazil’s deadliest raid?

At least 64 killed as 2,500 armed police storm Rio’s favelas in Brazil’s deadliest anti-gang raids. UN condemns ...

Police operation in Rio de Janeiro favelas leaves at least 64 people dead

The raid is already being called the most lethal police action in the history of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Brazil: Officer latest slaying victim in Rio slum

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — About 150 special operations police officers are patrolling Brazil's biggest shantytown after a police officer was shot to death. Rio de Janeiro's police department says ...