In a series of unprecedented police operations targeting drug gangs in Rio de Janeiro, at least 64 people have been reported dead, marking the city’s worst day of violence. The raids involved around 2,500 officers and aimed to crack down on organized crime within the favelas. Local media reports indicate that many of those killed were criminal suspects, while over 80 individuals have been arrested. This operation comes as Brazil prepares for upcoming climate conferences, raising concerns about the timing and scale of the police actions.