Rio police raid killing a CV leader sparks protests in Rio’s Vila Cruzeiro; CV is Brazil’s major drug/arms trafficking gang, rivals with PCC.
Brazilian police conducted a raid in Rio's Prazeres favela, killing Claudio Augusto dos Santos, a Red Command leader. The operation involved 150 officers, and retaliation included arson and roadblocks. The police face scrutiny over tactics amid ongoing violence linked to organized crime.