Brazil police operation on gangs in Rio favelas leaves at least 64 people dead

A burned out vehicle is shown horizontally, blocking a street in an urban area, as police officers with weapons are shown on a sidewalk nearby.

About 2,500 Brazilian police and soldiers launched a massive raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, arresting 81 suspects and sparking shootouts that left at least 60 suspects and four police officers dead, officials said.

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