In a massive effort to reclaim control of Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous neighborhoods, Brazilian authorities have launched a mega-operation involving nearly 2,000 military and civil officers. The operation aims to dismantle the stronghold of organized crime that has plagued the city for years.
The targeted areas are located in the western zone of Rio de Janeiro, which has been the battleground for territorial disputes between drug traffickers and militias. The operation, which is ongoing with no specified end date, involves executing arrest warrants and cracking down on criminal organizatio ... clique aqui para ler mais.