Brazil announces new security measures for the Amazon

Brazil has unveiled a new security plan for the Amazon region, which includes the establishment of 34 river and land police bases.

The Minister of Justice, Flávio Dino, made the announcement, stating that the bases will be funded through the Amazon Fund, with contributions from foreign countries.

The new bases will house various law enforcement agencies, including the Federal, Highway, and Militarized Police of the Amazon states.

The National Security Force, an elite police group, will also be deployed, along with the possibility of involving the Armed Forces, primarily at the border.

The plan, known as the “Amazonian Plan: Security and Sovereignty,” was presented to ambassadors from 23 European countries in a recent meeting in the Brazilian capital.

The aim is to strengthen cooperation with international partners, including the European police agency Europol.

As part of this effort, an International Police Cooperation Center will be established in Manaus.

Minister Dino emphasized that the security of the Brazilian Amazon is of global importance.

The plan will not only focus on enhancing law enforcement capabilities but also on expanding and modernizing naval resources to patrol the vast rivers of the region.

It will also involve upgrading police stations and maritime authority offices.

The initiative seeks to address security challenges in the Amazon, which is crucial for both Brazil and the international community.

By establishing new police bases and enhancing cooperation with foreign partners, Brazil aims to protect the region’s sovereignty and ensure the safety of its diverse ecosystems.