In a historic police operation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian authorities have confirmed at least 119 fatalities, dubbing it the deadliest in the country's history. Residents of the Penha neighborhood woke up to dozens of bodies lining their streets, just as the city prepares to host global climate discussions.

Despite aiming to dismantle a notorious drug gang, the operation's extreme lethality has drawn sharp criticism internationally. United Nations officials expressed profound concern, urging immediate investigations into potential human rights violations. Families of victims recounted accounts of execution-style killings, intensifying public discontent and protest.

Rio's Governor Claudio Castro remained firm, asserting the violence was a necessary measure against 'narcoterrorism.' Howe

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