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Wanda Nara Denies Claim Her 2024 Favela Video Was Enabled by Rio’s Comando Vermelho

The allegation surfaced on an Argentine talk show during renewed police crackdowns in Rio.

Overview

  • TV host Mariano Iúdica said the production contacted Comando Vermelho for authorization and protection to film the clip.
  • He named alleged leader Edgard Alves Andrade, known as Doca or Urso, as having helped facilitate the shoot.
  • Wanda Nara rejected the claim and shared messages from her producer asserting the project did not involve the gang and disputing the reported Rio location.
  • Authorities and the artist have not provided official confirmation of any arrangement with criminal groups, and no investigation was cited in the reports.
  • Reports tied the renewed attention to recent violent police operations in Rio, while earlier coverage placed the February 2024 filming in Vidigal/Rocinha.