At least 60 dead in Rio de Janeiro police operation, local media reports

At least 60 people, including four police officers, were killed in an operation against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, according to broadcasters GloboNews and CNN Brasil.

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Published October 28,2025

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AT LEAST 60 DEAD IN RIO DE JANEIRO POLICE OPERATION, LOCAL MEDIA REPORTS

At least 60 people died, including four police officers, in an operation against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, broadcasters GloboNews and CNN Brasil reported, a death toll more than double official figures released earlier in the day.