Penha community still reeling a year after police massacre; residents demand child-centered recovery

One year after a deadly police operation in Penha, Rio de Janeiro, residents report ongoing trauma and unmet needs, especially for children. Politicians who backed the operation were re-elected, while community leaders push for a human-rights-based approach to recovery. The situation highlights the long-term social and psychological toll of urban conflict in Brazil.

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