Barricada Zero Operation Shuts Avenida Brasil During Rio Police Push in Complexo de Israel

Overview

• Avenida Brasil was closed in both directions during intense gunfire and later reopened with partial lane restrictions, with police and traffic agents remaining on site.
• Train service on SuperVia’s Saracuruna branch operated on limited segments with Cordovil station closed, and BRT lines 60, 61 and 71 were briefly halted before resuming.
• The phase targeted multiple communities in the Complexo de Israel, including Cidade Alta, Furquim Mendes, Guaporé, Kelsons, Pica-Pau, Quitungo and Tinta.
• Criminal groups set barricades and vehicles on fire, sending a large smoke column over the area as police shared images of officers using extinguishers to put out the flames.
• Authorities reported removing 318 tonnes of obstacles today and 1,500 tonnes over four days, clearing eight burned vehicles in Cidade Alta, arresting two suspects with two rifles, and noting temporary suspensions at four nearby health units.