Brazil justice system delays prolong violence and criminal ties

Investigations into the relationship between state agents and organized crime in Brazil highlight the systemic delays in the justice system. Cases such as the Paraisópolis massacre and the Carandiru massacre demonstrate how prolonged legal processes can extend violence against victims and their families.

Recent literature regarding milicianos (militia members) explores how law enforcement officers, trained to combat crime, have transitioned into serving criminal interests. These investigations often take years to reconstruct complex histories, identify involved parties, and uncover long-hidden connections between state actors and illegal enterprises, such as the 'jogo do bicho' and arms trafficking.