Rio Police Raid Sparks Protests, Body Cam Scandal

0:00It's March 20th, and here's what's happening across the world right now. Four police officers in Rio de Janeiro have been pulled from street duty amid an investigation into a deadly raid on a favela. The operation on Wednesday in the Prazeria's area killed seven suspected drug traffickers, including a leader from the Red Command Gang and one local. Resident, authorities found improper use of body cameras during the raid, though details remain unclear. The four officers were shifted to desk jobs to allow a full probe by the military police internal affairs team. About 150 officers took part in the action across several nearby communities. In response, suspected gang members fought back by torching a bus and blocking roads, which led to five arrests for vandalism. The clashes highlight ongoing tensions in these low income neighborhoods. This raid echoes a massive one last year that left over 120 dead in other favelas, sparking protests and demands for the governor to.

1:01Step down. Red Command has grown its reach, now active in nearly half the towns across Brazil's Amazon region. Investigators continue digging into the body camera issues, and the raid's conduct, as Rio grapples with rising gang violence in its urban slums.