Vacaria, na Penha (RJ): dos bichos soltos a 122 mortes - 27/10/2026 - Cotidiano - Folha

Resumen del corpus

Vacaria, located in the north of Rio de Janeiro between Penha and Alemão, was the scene of 'Operação Contenção', described as the deadliest police operation in Brazil's history, resulting in 122 deaths (117 civilians and 5 police officers). The area was characterized by a combination of an active quarry, dense forest, and animal pens. The investigation into the deaths remains inconclusive, with residents alleging that organized crime used the difficult-to-access location for drug trafficking. The report details the aftermath, including the removal of bodies and ongoing legal proceedings.