Gunfire and fireworks mark drug lord's birthday in Rio's Complexo da Maré

Gunfire and fireworks marked the 40th birthday of fugitive drug lord Michel de Souza Malveira in Rio's Complexo da Maré early Thursday. Known as Mangolé, Negão or Bill, he leads the Third Pure Command faction in the area. Social media videos show intense gunfire and fireworks, with messages praising him. He took over after predecessor TH was killed last year. Police said no operation was underway; preventive patrols continue. The complex is split between TCP and Red Command factions, with frequent territorial conflicts. A Wednesday operation found a counterfeit money printing press.