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Over 100 killed in Brazil’s deadliest police raid

Raid on gang in Rio de Janeiro leaves over 100 people dead, including police officers, officials say

The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for investigations into the deaths.

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Over 100 killed in Brazil’s deadliest police raid as Rio authorities battle drug gangs in favelas

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Over 100 killed in Rio police crackdown on powerful narco gang

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Death Toll From Rio De Janeiro Police Raid on Drug Gang Rises to 121

A massive police raid targeting a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro left at least 121 people dead, authorities said Thursday morning.

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Explainer: What is the Comando Vermelho gang targeted in the deadly Rio police raids?

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Protests erupt after police raid in Brazil leaves 119 dead and draws accusations of excessive force

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Examining deadly Rio clashes between police and notorious gang

Violence erupted yesterday in Rio de Janeiro after Brazilian police launched a raid against the notorious Comando Vermelho drug gang, leaving more than 130 people dead. Plus we're continuing to examine footage of the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica, which has devastated the island

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Demonstrators call for governor’s resignation after deadly Rio police raid

Protesters marched in Vila Cruzeiro, where days earlier residents laid out dozens of bodies of people killed by police.