In a unprecedented crackdown on drug gangs in Rio de Janeiro, police operations have been reported to leave at least 132 people dead, amid mounting public outrage and horror expressed by officials, including the Brazilian president. The death toll has been described as the highest in the city’s history for police raids, with many bodies lining the streets in the aftermath of the operations. The scale of the police action has been met with severe criticism, with some experts arguing that these raids may not effectively curb gang violence and could instead escalate tensions. In response, gangs have begun retaliating, with reports of bombings aimed at police using drones. The situation has raised significant safety concerns among residents and foreign nationals alike, prompting alerts from international consulates in the area.