Brazil’s brutal drug raid exposes Lula’s political weakness

Not informed about the operation in advance and “appalled” by the death toll, according to Brazil’s justice minister, Lula ...
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Rio de Janeiro authorities report 117 narco-terrorists killed, highlight police planning: Video

Speaking to reporters on Friday, the Secretary of the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Curi, said that 117 suspects ...

Brazil's right wing seeks to capitalize on the deadliest police raid in its history

The operation carried out Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro against the criminal group Comando Vermelho left more than 130 dead. President Lula's government announced measures to improve coordination between ...

Protesters call for Rio governor’s resignation after city's deadliest police raid

Hundreds of protesters marched through Vila Cruzeiro favela on Friday, calling for Rio de Janeiro state governor Cláudio Castro to resign after Rio’s most lethal police raid in history left more than ...