Backlash against Brazilian police after 45 people killed in raids
Brazilian police raids leave at least 45 dead in a week
At least 45 people across multiple states in Brazil have been killed in police raids, sparking concerns over police violence, as law enforcement officials step up operations against gangs .
In Rio de Janeiro, 10 people were killed on Wednesday, including two suspected drug-trafficking kingpins, according to Brazil’s state news agency.
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