US task force rescues 163 children from exploitation across 13 countries, including Brazil

A US-led task force rescued 163 missing children from exploitation, with operations spanning 13 countries including Brazil. The children, aged two months to 17 years, suffered abuse, neglect, or trafficking. The five-day operation, led by the Florida Police Department and Attorney General James Uthmeier, resulted in three arrests, with more warrants pending. Victims were sent to shelters for medical and psychological care. Florida Police Commissioner Mark Glass praised the collaboration, calling it "Operation Shield State," highlighting the shared commitment to finding and returning children home.