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Brazilians paint streets to celebrate World Cup after deadly police raid: ‘Why not transform this place?’

The Guardian UK Sunday 14 June 2026, 12:00 UTC By Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro 1 min read
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Artist and former footballer Luan Medeiros organised painting to bring joy to square after 122 people were killed in last October’s police operationMonths ago, the street was covered with dozens of bodies laid out on blue tarpaulins and black plastic sheets: victims of Rio de Janeiro’s deadliest day, when 122 people were killed in the bloodiest police operation in Brazilian history. Now, however the asphalt and curbs of Saint Luke’s Square in the Vila Cruzeiro favela are drenched in the...

Artist and former footballer Luan Medeiros organised painting to bring joy to square after 122 people were killed in last October’s police operation

Months ago, the street was covered with dozens of bodies laid out on blue tarpaulins and black plastic sheets: victims of Rio de Janeiro’s deadliest day, when 122 people were killed in the bloodiest police operation in Brazilian history.

Now, however the asphalt and curbs of Saint Luke’s Square in the Vila Cruzeiro favela are drenched in the colours of the national flag after local artists and children repainted them, emblazoning the street with messages of support for Brazil ahead of the World Cup.

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