Brazil Destroys 15 Dredges on Madeira River
Brazil's Federal Police and Ibama destroyed 15 dredges on the Madeira River in Rondônia on 15 October in Operation Argos...
October 16, 2026Section
Security
News on Security from Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Peru Seeks Return of China Polo Suspect
Peru is working to bring home a Venezuelan held in Calabozo over the killing of candidate Susy Aponte Polo, but...
October 16, 2026
Ethiopia Sets 6-Month Tigray Caretaker Rule
Ethiopia's federal government named Assefa Abraha to run a six-month caretaker administration in Tigray and prepare an election.
October 16, 2026
Jayesh Julloo Held in Mauritius Molotov Plot
Police arrested Jayesh Julloo, 21, in Flacq, Mauritius, over a WhatsApp group and alleged Molotov cocktails. Here is what is...
October 16, 2026
Alcolumbre Security PEC Next Steps and Signals to Watch
Alcolumbre security PEC next steps: what the Senate can do after the 15 October withdrawal, the political cost and the...
October 16, 2026
Brazil Security PEC Explained: Criminal Age Impasse
Brazil security PEC explained: what the Senate amendment changes and why the criminal age split the PT and the PL...
October 16, 2026
Trucks to Sudan Halt After 2 Drivers Killed
Egypt's truck drivers' union announced a halt to all trips to Sudan on 14 October after two drivers were killed;...
October 16, 2026
South Africa Logs 9.5% Murder Detection Rate
South Africa's police stated a murder detection rate of 9.5% against a 60% target, and Parliament's police committee wants to...
October 16, 2026
Brazil Senate Delays Security PEC on 15 Oct
Brazil Senate delays security PEC 18/2025 after Davi Alcolumbre pulled the 15 October vote amid a dispute over lowering the...
October 16, 2026