Rio Prison Protest: Police Use Force to Disperse MC Poze do Rodo Supporters

Rio de Janeiro: Police disperse MC Poze do Rodo protest outside prison with tear gas and stun grenades. A large group of motorcyclists, estimated to be over 100, gathered outside the José Frederico Marques Public Prison in Benfica in the early hours of Friday, May 30th, 2025, to protest the arrest of popular MC Poze do Rodo. The demonstration turned unruly, prompting prison guards to use tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowd. 'Groups linked to Marlon Brandon Coelho, known as MC Poze do Rodo, staged a protest against his arrest, with signs of an attempted prison invasion,' declared the Seap. The Seap also stated that the protesters mistakenly believed Poze was still at the Benfica facility, as he had been transferred earlier to the Gericinó Complex. This incident underscores security concerns and the potential for gang-related disturbances.