William da Silva Lima
William da Silva Lima, referred to as 'Professor', is a co-founder of the Comando Vermelho (CV), a major Brazilian criminal faction, and has described the organization as a means of survival in adverse conditions.
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Da Silva Lima is one of the founders of the Red Command and spent more than 30 years behind bars after being convicted of armed robbery, extortion, and kidnapping.
Behind Rio’s deadly raid: Brazil’s billion-dollar criminal networks
United States· 2025-11-10
William da Silva Lima is one of the main founders of the Comando Vermelho and authored a book about its history.
Qué es Comando Vermelho y cuánto poder tiene la banda criminal contra la que la policía en Brasil lanzó una operativo que dejó 64 muertos
Uruguay· 2025-10-29
William da Silva Lima, known as Professor, was a founder of the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.
Roteiros turísticos em cemitérios do Rio percorrem sepulturas de criminosos e vítimas da violência
Brazil· 2025-09-21
William da Silva Lima, known as the Professor, was one of the founders of the Comando Vermelho.
Levantamento do GLOBO mostra que Brasil tem 64 facções criminosas em atuação no país; veja mapaBrazil· 2025-08-10
William da Silva Lima, known as the Professor, was one of the founders of the Comando Vermelho.
Levantamento do GLOBO mostra que Brasil tem 64 facções criminosas em atuação no país; veja mapaBrazil· 2025-08-10