October 29, 2025
Police authorities in Brazil carried out a large-scale operation against the Red Command (Comando Vermelho) drug-trafficking faction on 28 October in the Complexo do Alemão and Penha favela complexes of northern Rio de Janeiro. The raid resulted in at least 64 fatalities, including four police officers, and 81 arrests. Gangs reportedly retaliated by deploying weaponized drones and blocking key motorways, causing widespread disruption. This violence signifies a severe escalation of “narco-terrorism,” posing extreme security risks and potential operational disruptions.