Bolsonaro releases data showing how security has improved during his time in office
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has boasted about his work at the helm of the country over the past four years,...
September 17, 2022Topic
Security Brazil
Militias reach drug trafficking, occupy half of armed groups controlled areas in Rio de Janeiro
A study to be released on Tuesday, September 13, affirms that militias have reached the influence of drug trafficking and...
September 13, 2022
Brazil: At least six dead in shootout between police and armed group in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Police shot at least six armed men in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday,...
July 12, 2022
Brazil’s Bolsonaro attributes murders reduction to easing gun restrictions
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said the reduction in violent deaths in Brazil in 2021, which reached its lowest level since...
July 8, 2022
Brazil: Number of rapes of LGBTQIA+ people grew 88% in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rape crimes against the LGBTQIA+ population grew 88.4% between 2020 and 2021, revealed the Brazilian...
June 29, 2022
Brazil: Homicide rate dropped 6% in 2021, says study
The number of homicides in Brazil fell from 50,448 in 2020 to 47,765 last year.
June 28, 2022
Brazil: Over 35,700 children and adolescents were raped in 2021, says survey
Globo's Fantástico anticipated an unprecedented survey by the Brazilian Forum for Public Safety carried out at the Liberta Institute's reque
June 27, 2022
South American ministers sign alliance in Brazil against organized crime
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ministers and officials from nine South American countries announced Thursday a "strategic alliance" of cooperation
June 24, 2022
Brazilian Justice Minister defends joint work to combat crime in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The fight against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro is work that has to be...
June 15, 2022