In a series of police raids across three states in Brazil, more than 40 individuals have lost their lives.
The operations were carried out in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Bahia, aiming to locate and apprehend members of criminal groups.
otable among the dead were Fiel and Du Leme, leaders of the impoverished Juramento and Chatuba favelas.
The raid aims to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the death of policeman Patrick Bastos Reis.
The incidents in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Bahia have raised concerns among citizens and policymakers alike, urging a closer examination of police practices and their impact on public safety and human rights.