Rio’s Deadliest Police Raid Gains Majority Support as Castro’s Approval Jumps

Overview

• Genial/Quaest finds 64% in Rio state approve the operation and 53% now approve Castro’s administration, up 10 points since August.
• UN experts urge an immediate, independent investigation, citing reports of possible unlawful killings, excessive force and risks to witnesses.
• STF scrutiny intensifies as Gilmar Mendes says results remain partial without a reoccupation plan under the ADPF das Favelas and Alexandre de Moraes demands explanations from the governor.
• Official tally lists 121 dead, including four police officers, with 113 arrests and 118 seized firearms; authorities say 78 of the dead had criminal records and at least 54 were from other states.
• Despite backing for more actions like this (73%), 52% say they feel less safe; allied governors formed a ‘Consórcio da Paz’ as Brasília advances an antifaction bill and pushes a public security PEC.