The official death toll from police operations targeting Rio de Janeiro's oldest gang soared to 64, cementing it as the deadliest in Brazilian history by Tuesday night. By Wednesday, drone footage captured the full extent of the devastation.

In footage provided by Reuters photographer Ricardo Moraes, drone images revealed bodies scattered across a bustling street, a jarring sight amid the urban landscape. The community, still in shock, grappled with the aftermath amid controversy surrounding the legitimacy of the raid.

Authorities labeled most victims as gang affiliates, while concerned residents mourned the tremendous loss. By the day's end, the toll approached triple digits, drawing disbelief from Rio's inhabitants. The city scrambled to clean the bloodstained streets as questions abou

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