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Criminal activity and police operations in Brazil

30 clusters · 429 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Two separate drug trafficking arrests reported in Brazil

Law enforcement operations in Brazil continue to target organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and fraud. Recent actions include the dismantling of a drug trafficking and money laundering network in Araçatuba, São Paulo

Brazil's Pix amid US tariff dispute and regulatory shifts

26 clusters · 302 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Pix users advised on fraud recovery and error protocols

The trade dispute between the United States and Brazil over the Pix instant-payment platform has escalated. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a formal investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act, all

Julio Casares investigation, expulsion, and legal challenges

9 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: São Paulo FC contests lawsuit filed by former president Julio Casares

Following his expulsion from São Paulo FC on 9 September 2026, former president Julio Casares has initiated legal actions to contest the decision. On 29 September, Casares filed a lawsuit against the club to overturn his

Brazilian crackdown on illegal mining in indigenous lands

4 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Brazil combats illegal mining through legal action and police operations

Brazilian authorities have launched multiple operations targeting illegal mining and related financial crimes in indigenous territories. In ‘Operação Disco de Ouro’, the Federal Police are investigating a large-scale mo

Brazil: ‘Dark Horse’ film probe expands via plea deals

81 clusters · 475 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Federal Police extend investigation into 'Dark Horse' film financing

The investigation into the financing of the biopic ‘Dark Horse’ has expanded into a complex probe involving allegations of money laundering, corruption, embezzlement, and foreign exchange evasion. While the production co

Brazilian organized crime technological and financial shift

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Brazil organized crime expands via drone surveillance and financial infiltration

Organized crime groups in Brazil, particularly in Rio de Janeiro, are increasingly adopting advanced technologies and sophisticated financial methods to expand their operations. Initially, criminal factions began utiliz

Brazil cryptocurrency self-custody reporting regulations

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Binance to implement new crypto transfer rules for Brazil

The Central Bank of Brazil has introduced Resolution BCB No. 588 to regulate cryptocurrency transactions involving self-custody wallets. Effective October 1, 2026, the regulation requires covered financial institutions,