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How many people died in Brazil?

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Recent police operations in Rio de Janeiro result in at least 119 to 132 deaths, marking the deadliest such events in Brazil's history. Authorities and public defenders provide varying death tolls, with the highest reported at 132. The incidents spark debate over security policies and the use of force.

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At least 132 killed in deadly Rio de Janeiro police raid

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  • At least 132 people were killed in Brazil's deadliest police raid, targeting the Red Command gang. 4s
  • Rio's state governor praised the operation, dismissing concerns about civilian casualties. 39s
  • Human rights groups and Brazil's federal justice minister condemned the raid as excessively violent. 1m 13s
  • The Red Command responded to the raid with armed drones, resulting in police casualties. 1m 30s
  • The raid has sparked debate in Brazil over public security policies and the cycle of violence. 1m 36s
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At least 132 killed in deadly Rio de Janeiro police raid
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CBC News
12 hours ago
At least 132 killed in deadly Rio de Janeiro police raid

Brazil's biggest and deadliest police raid in history. At least 132 people killed.

Corpses line Rio street after Brazil's deadliest ever police operation
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Reuters
13 hours ago
Corpses line Rio street after Brazil's deadliest ever police operation

Authorities say at least 119 people have been killed, while public defenders say the final count would rise to at least 132.

Police raid on Rio drug trafficking gang leaves at least 60 people dead
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Police raid on Rio drug trafficking gang leaves at least 60 people dead

Just a few hours later, the death toll had climbed dramatically to more than 60, including four policemen.

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