Operation Dark Bet targets an international Brazilian trafficking network, with multiple arrests, asset seizures over R$ 446 million, and suspension of illicit companies.
Brazil progresses on pivotal public safety legislation with the 'Antifacção' bill hearing and delayed PEC 18/25 report, navigating complex reforms.
Brazil's Federal Police insists on political neutrality as the Supreme Federal Court permits family visits to detained ex-president Bolsonaro, amid calls for reconsideration of his detention due to mental health concerns.
Brazil advances a river piracy bill and discusses broader organized crime legislation with focus on policing and federal police funding.
The rapporteur of Brazil's bill on combating criminal factions vows to uphold the Federal Police's powers amid political tensions stalling the voting process.
In 2024, over 4,000 people were killed in police interventions across nine Brazilian states, with Black individuals disproportionately affected, revealing significant racial and regional disparities.
Supreme Court minister Gilmar Mendes stresses balanced security policies to prevent police abuses in Rio's favelas, while a separate inquiry involving Bolsonaro family members raises political tensions.
The deadly Rio police operation in late October 2025 has polarized public opinion and heightened political tensions, with mixed voter support and strategic maneuvers by both Lula's government and opposition forces.
A police operation in Rio in October 2025 resulted in over 120 deaths amid significant investigative failures and human rights concerns, prompting calls for accountability and reform.
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.
The deadly police operation in Rio has intensified political divides, with right-wing factions backing lethal tactics and the left criticizing their disproportion.
The recent record-breaking police operation in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in numerous deaths, has provoked widespread criticism of Governor Cláudio Castro's violent security policies and calls for reform.
The Brazilian Federal Police have unveiled a robust security plan for COP30 in Belém, highlighting integrated measures for a safe and stable international climate conference.
Two major public security initiatives are launched by Lula's government to address Brazil's crime challenges amid public skepticism and legislative hurdles.
Jundiaí achieves major crime reductions with enhanced municipal guard efforts, while Rio plans territorial re-occupation to reclaim crime-controlled communities.
The Polícia Civil do Paraná returned 591 stolen phones at restitution events, emphasizing their ongoing effort to combat theft and restore public confidence through the RecuperaCel program.
Bahia state is expanding its violence prevention strategies through enhanced data-driven policies.
Federal police discover R$ 467,000 at the house of the mayor's mother in Caxias, sparking a corruption investigation.
The Federal Police has launched Operation Assédio to combat gender-based political violence in Brazil.