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Cláudio Castro says that the dead are not victims of the massacre, but rather the police officers.

Wednesday, October 29


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The governor stated that he"stands in solidarity with the four warriors," referring to the officers killed after the deadliest police operation in Rio's history.

According to the state government, the deadliest police action in the state's history left 121 dead, including four police officers. The governor emphasized that he"stands in solidarity with the four officers."

The Attorney General's Office, headed by Paulo Gonet, asked the Supreme Court to order the government of Rio de Janeiro to provide 11 clarifications requested by the Attorney General's Office. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security, headed by Ricardo Lewandowski, detailed how the ministry is assisting the Rio government in the operation.

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, stated that the city government will continue working"with authority, leadership, and firmness" to protect the population and keep services running.

In the National Congress, the president of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre (União-AP), determined this Tuesday (29) the installation of the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) on Organized Crime, after the massacre in Rio.

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