Why opera Is Trending Today?
Explore key developments that caused opera to trend — updated as the story unfolds.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:19 AM
The Penha Complex, a focus of recent operations, has been cited in a decision that supported Operation Contenção, revealing a routine of torture and armed control. The operation, which also targeted the Alemão Complex, resulted in 119 confirmed deaths, with at least 33 of the detainees being from other states. The operation's impact was significant, including the temporary closure of a petroleum and gas fair and the disruption of commerce in the Penha area. The use of helicopters was explained, and the police presented a video showing residents removing camouflaged clothing from the deceased. The operation led to a tense situation in the city, with residents facing the reaction of criminal elements. The bodies of the deceased were transported to the Institute of Legal Medicine for necropsy, and a large number of them were taken to a plaza in the Penha area. The operation was marked by the loss of police lives, with tributes paid to the fallen officers before a Fluminense x Ceará football match.
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 AM
The streets and bars of Rio de Janeiro are deserted following massive police operations in the Penha and Alemão complexes. After 12 hours of operations, gunshots are still heard in the Alemão and Penha complexes. The Rio de Janeiro operation has resulted in at least 64 deaths in the Penha and Alemão favelas, making it the deadliest police operation in the city's history. Several roads are closed due to the operation, and a map shows which routes are affected. The operation is part of an effort to contain the advancement of criminal groups in the Alemão and Penha areas. The operation has left several people dead and injured, and a list of the victims has been released. The Penha complex has become the headquarters of the Comando Vermelho for its expansion towards Jacarepaguá, according to a denunciation by the MPRJ. A former Premier League star scored the winning goal for Chippenham against a team at the foot of the National League South.
July 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Ruth de Souza, a pioneer of black theater dramaturgy, has a memoir organized by Lázaro Ramos. Lula accuses Nikolas of defending organized crime through a Pix video, with the deputy threatening legal action. The power of organized crime is shifting the agenda in Brasília. Tarcísio denies a dispute with Lula over operations against organized crime, dismisses criticisms, and defends Bolsonaro. Authorities in Nuevo León, Mexico, find a video surveillance system installed by organized crime on utility poles. Lula states that a deputy 'defended organized crime' in reference to Nikolas' Pix video. The Brazilian government plans to expose the key figures behind organized crime in the country, following the Pix crisis. The Receita Federal has included in its fintech norms a provision aimed at combating organized crime.
July 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Ruth de Souza, a pioneer of black theater dramaturgy, has a memoir organized by Lázaro Ramos. Lula accuses Nikolas of defending organized crime through a Pix video, with the deputy threatening legal action. The power of organized crime is shifting the agenda in Brasília. Tarcísio denies a dispute with Lula over operations against organized crime, dismisses criticisms, and defends Bolsonaro. Authorities in Nuevo León, Mexico, find a video surveillance system installed by organized crime on utility poles. Lula states that a deputy 'defended organized crime' in reference to Nikolas' Pix video. The Brazilian government plans to expose the key figures behind organized crime in the country, following the Pix crisis. The Receita Federal has included in its fintech norms a provision aimed at combating organized crime.
August 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Ruth de Souza, a pioneer of black theater dramaturgy, has a memoir organized by Lázaro Ramos. Lula accuses Nikolas of defending organized crime through a Pix video, with the deputy threatening legal action. The power of organized crime is shifting the agenda in Brasília. Tarcísio denies a dispute with Lula over operations against organized crime, dismisses criticisms, and defends Bolsonaro. Authorities in Nuevo León, Mexico, find a video surveillance system installed by organized crime on utility poles. Lula states that a deputy 'defended organized crime' in reference to Nikolas' Pix video. The Brazilian government plans to expose the key figures behind organized crime in the country, following the Pix crisis. The Receita Federal has included in its fintech norms a provision aimed at combating organized crime.