A police raid in Rio de Janeiro resulted in the death of 132 people, including four officers, in clashes with members of the Red Command gang.

A large-scale raid conducted by the Brazilian police in Rio de Janeiro resulted in the death of at least 132 people, four of whom were police officers. The operation, considered the deadliest in the city's history, targeted members of the criminal gang Command Red and involved 69 arrest warrants and 180 addresses. Authorities confiscated 31 rifles and arrested 81 people, including a leader of the group.

The raid was condemned by the United Nations Human Rights Office, which expressed being "horrified" by the high number of victims. Residents described the scenes in the favelas Alemão and Penha as "resembling war," with gunfire exchanges and burning buses. The state governor, Cláudio Castro, stated that the raid was planned for two months and highlighted the challenges faced by the police, mentioning the use of drones by criminals. Classes were suspended on the day of the raid, and many residents were trapped in their homes. This operation is part of the governor's efforts to combat crime ahead of next year's elections.