Hundreds of Tourists Trapped on Rio de Janeiro Hill During Police Operation

Nearly 200 tourists became trapped on top of a Rio de Janeiro hill on Monday as a police operation was launched against a local gang, though no visitors reported injuries.
Published: 4/21/2026, 11:54:49 PM EDT

Nearly 200 tourists became trapped on top of a Rio de Janeiro hill on Monday as a police operation was launched against a local gang, though no visitors reported injuries.