Brazilian police hit the Rio gang hard in a raid that left 119 dead, and which human rights groups called a "disaster." ...

The death toll in a major police raid targeting a drug trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro has risen to at least 121 people ...

At least 64 people have died following a police operation targeting a gang in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, Oct. 28, ...

The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for ...

The police said they planned the raids for months and expected a high death toll. The city will host global leaders next week ...

The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for ...

The death toll in Rio’s deadliest police operation in history rose to 132 people, the state authorities say, sparking outrage ...

By André Aram Rocinha, in the south of Rio de Janeiro, is, according to official data, the largest of Brazil’s more than 12,000 favelas, or inner-city communities. It has a population of just over 72, ...

More than 130 people were killed in Rio de Janeiro's deadliest-ever police raid targeting a major drug cartel.

The authorities said the deadliest operation in Rio’s history had killed four police officers and at least 60 other people.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Far from Rio de Janeiro's boisterous beach block parties and its world renowned Samba competitions, Carnival is celebrated decidedly differently. Out in the landlocked working ...