Brazilian police arrest Rio state deputy in militia money-laundering probe

Federal Police arrested elected state deputy Márcio Canella in Operation Unha e Carne, linking him to militia activity in Baixada Fluminense and an alleged pact with Comando Vermelho. The investigation alleges a R$7.6 billion money-laundering scheme via gas stations over six years. This marks a notable escalation in state action against organized crime's political ties, though the agreement with Comando Vermelho remains an allegation.