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Brazil fraud scams and cyberattacks surge

6 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil faces surge in digital fraud and Desenrola Brasil scams

Brazil’s fraud landscape continues to expand while traditional thefts recede. The 2026 Public Security Yearbook confirmed a 429.8% rise in estelionato cases since 2018, topping 2.2 million reports in 2025, making fraud t

Football matches and domestic violence in Brazil

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Brazil study: Domestic violence against women rises on football match days

Research in Brazil has identified a correlation between football matches and increases in domestic violence. An initial study of Serie A matches between 2015 and 2019 found a 6% increase in reported incidents in São Paul

Brazil law enforcement staffing and salary gaps

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil security: Police investigations and recruitment updates

Brazil’s public‑security forces continue to grapple with chronic understaffing and pronounced regional pay differences. A study released in August 2026 by the Fórum Brasileiro de Segurança Pública (FBSP) confirmed a sign

Brazil homicide rates and police deaths

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Paraná, Brazil sees rise in police‑related deaths as overall violence falls

In early August 2026 Brazil reported continued declines in overall homicide and attempted homicide rates. Espírito Santo recorded its lowest homicide and femicide totals since 1996, with a 10.6% drop from the previous ye