Behind Paraty’s Postcard: How Rio’s Comando Vermelho Colonized a UNESCO World Heritage Town
Key Points — Drug trafficking complaints in Paraty surged nearly fivefold between 2022 and 2025 — from 33 to 152 — as the Comando Vermelho expanded beyond residential neighborhoods into beaches, trails, and tourist infrastructure. — The faction’s top regional leader was killed during a police raid on February 4, but investigators warn that the […]
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Key Points — Drug trafficking complaints in Paraty surged nearly fivefold between 2022 and 2025 — from 33 to 152 — as the Comando Vermelho expanded beyond residential neighborhoods into beaches, trails, and tourist infrastructure. — The faction’s top regional leader was killed during a police raid on February 4, but investigators warn that the […]
