El Salvador Logs Zero Homicides in Early October
El Salvador zero homicides: police say 1 to 3 October passed without a killing; outlets count 234 to 236 such...
October 4, 2026Topic
public safety
Mexico Twins’ Mother Backs Them After Torreón Attack
The mother of the twins accused in Mexico's Torreón school attack says she will stand by them, as threats drive...
October 4, 2026
Gauteng Targets 10 Police Stations in Femicide Fight
South Africa's Gauteng, home to Johannesburg, will ring-fence the 10 police stations with the most rape cases after 12 women...
October 4, 2026
Zimbabwe Declares a Disaster After 46 Die on Lake Kariba
The Lake Kariba ferry disaster has killed 46 people. Zimbabwe's civil protection unit says the vessel carried 114 adults against...
August 15, 2026
Robberies in Brazil’s Biggest City Hit a 25-Year Low
São Paulo crime data shows robberies at a 25-year low and a homicide rate below most US states, even as...
June 13, 2026
Covid-19: Brazil to demand travelers show proof of vaccination as of Monday
Federal Supreme Court's (STF) decision making the vaccine passport compulsory to enter Brazil. The meeting had not been scheduled.
December 13, 2021
The most competitive states in Brazil, according to CLP
São Paulo, Santa Catarina and the Federal District are the three best competitive states placed in the study, (CLP)
October 6, 2021
Police and Prison Guards on Strike in Rio de Janeiro Over Non-Pay
With the recent increase in violence the 72-hour walkout by police officers and week long strike by prison guards are...
January 17, 2017
Violent Protests in Rio as Lawmakers Discuss Austerity Bill
Demonstrators were held back with pepper spray and tear gas while protesting against the governor's economic measures.
November 17, 2016