RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Contrary to the Ministry of Interior's claim of a reduction in this type of crime, the political opposition maintained that with the increase in mobility due to the low Covid-19 figures, the most violent forms of crime have increased.
Frente Amplio senator Charles Carrera cited international studies showing a decrease in criminal activity during the pandemic months.
He criticized that the relevant authorities failed to use this time to design strategies and public policies that would ensure an effective response to what was expected once the health emergency was over.
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