More than 100 killed as Rio police launch deadliest-ever raids on drug gangs

The death toll from military-style police raids on drug gangs in Rio de Janeiro has risen, with the state public defender's office reporting 132 people killed and state police reporting 119 deaths. Residents have accused the police of carrying out execution-style killings in the deadliest anti-drug raids in the city's history. 

Oct 29, 2025 - 16:00
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More than 100 killed as Rio police launch deadliest-ever raids on drug gangs
The death toll from military-style police raids on drug gangs in Rio de Janeiro has risen, with the state public defender's office reporting 132 people killed and state police reporting 119 deaths. Residents have accused the police of carrying out execution-style killings in the deadliest anti-drug raids in the city's history. 

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