Justice Minister Lewandowski highlights organized crime infiltration into political parties, pressing for stringent candidate vetting ahead of Brazil's 2026 elections amid weakening legal safeguards.
President Lula’s 2025 Christmas speech emphasized breakthroughs in combating organized crime, key economic achievements, and ongoing social initiatives.
Rio de Janeiro government presents a five-phase recovery plan to the Supreme Court aiming to reclaim state control and develop favelas dominated by organized crime.
In 2025, Brazil ranks seventh among the world's most dangerous countries due to rising gang violence and drug trafficking-related crime, according to ACLED.
Deputy Guilherme Derrite struggles to secure support for a revised project targeting criminal factions amid political challenges in São Paulo.
Mercosur nations launch a commission to fight transnational organized crime through data integration, regional cooperation, and a focused strategy addressing human trafficking and cybercrime.
Brazil advances a river piracy bill and discusses broader organized crime legislation with focus on policing and federal police funding.
Amendments to Brazil's Anti-Faction bill by Deputy Guilherme Derrite have raised alarm among the Federal Police and government officials, who warn that the changes could weaken law enforcement powers against organized crime ahead of a key vote.
Brazilian authorities have launched an emergency office to strengthen coordination against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro following a deadly police operation that resulted in over 120 deaths, marking the country’s deadliest such event and prompting widespread criticism.
Political violence in Rio de Janeiro is increasing, driven by hate motives, organized crime, and gender-based attacks, with electoral periods showing spikes in violence.
President Lula addresses organized crime infiltrating Brazilian institutions, including football and politics.
Brazilian law enforcement agencies dismantle a criminal group using social media for illicit activities.
A murder linked to criminal organizations is raising concerns in Brazilian amateur football.