Deadly Rio police raid failed to loosen gang's iron grip, residents say

A deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro fails to weaken the grip of criminal gangs, residents reveal. Despite the arrests of suspected members, the leader remains at large. The operation targeted the Comando Vermelho gang but did not capture key figures, impacting its success. Gangs like CV control daily life, with strict rules and violent punishments in areas under their control. Residents describe minimal change after the raid, showing the gang's continued power.