Rio’s Forever War
Summary
On October 28, 2025, police in Rio de Janeiro launched a large raid on two favelas targeting a drug gang called Red Command. The operation left over 120 people dead, making it the deadliest police action in Brazil’s history, but the police did not preserve the crime scenes or allow forensic teams to investigate properly.Key Facts
- More than 2,500 police officers took part in the raid on two Rio favelas.
- The raid targeted leaders of Red Command, a major drug trafficking group.
- Over 120 people died during the police operation, the highest number ever in Brazil.
- Police left the scene without securing it, and forensic teams never examined the bodies.
- Residents had to recover the dead themselves, removing important evidence.
- A specific case involved Douglas de Almeida da Silva, a father and business owner shot by police; official police claims that he fired first are questioned by forensic and video evidence.
- Rio police often fail to protect crime scenes, making investigations and accountability difficult.
- Despite many violent raids, drug gangs still control many favelas, raising doubts about whether police actions reduce crime.
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