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Protests erupt in Rio after deadly raid

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Dozens gathered in front of the state’s government headquarters shouting “assassins!” and waving Brazilian flags stained with red paint, a day after Rio's deadliest raid. Protesters are denouncing excessive force and call for the Rio’s governor to resign.

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  • Residents protested in front of the state government palace after a deadly police raid. 4s
  • The raid in a low-income neighborhood resulted in scores of deaths, making it Brazil's deadliest police operation. 14s
  • President Lula and ministers held a minute of silence for the victims and called for action against organized crime. 35s
  • The federal government questioned the violence and lack of coordination in the police operation. 1m 6s
  • The governor of Rio de Janeiro stated that the fatalities were not intentional but a result of retaliation. 1m 14s
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