At least 64 people were killed, including four police officers, during a massive operation against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro involving 2,500 police, a source in the state governor’s office said.
War-like clashes have erupted in Brazil between government forces and drug cartels. More than 80 people were reportedly killed within an hour, including civilians. Rio de Janeiro is effectively paralyzed, with roads and avenues blocked by barricades and hijacked buses.
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The authorities’ previous tally put the death toll at 20 in what turned out to be the deadliest police operation against organized crime in the state of Rio.
Brazil in flames: drug cartels wage war against the government
Brazil has plunged into chaos, with Rio de Janeiro turning into a war zone.
In just one hour, over 80 people — including civilians — were killed in fierce clashes between security forces and drug cartels.
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