Demonstrators call for governor’s resignation after deadly Rio police raid
Summary
Hundreds of people protested in a Rio de Janeiro neighborhood after a police operation led to the deaths of at least 121 people. The demonstrators demanded the resignation of Governor Claudio Castro, criticizing the raid that targeted a criminal gang. The mission was intended to catch gang leaders, but it resulted in a high death toll and sparked widespread anger.Key Facts
- The protests occurred in Vila Cruzeiro, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro.
- The police operation targeted gang Comando Vermelho and involved 2,500 officers.
- The raid led to 121 deaths, including four police officers.
- Many bodies were found in a wooded area, leading to claims of higher casualties.
- Human Rights Watch and the UN condemned the operation and called for investigations.
- Governor Castro labeled the raid a success and stated that those killed were criminals.
- Brazil's Supreme Court ordered Castro to provide details about the raid.
- President Lula proposed a bill for a 30-year minimum sentence for gang members.
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