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Domestic violence and violent crime incidents in Brazil

10 clusters · 214 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil enacts unified protocol for victims of physical violence

Recent reports from Brazil indicate a surge in domestic violence and criminal activity across several states. In Mato Grosso do Sul, August 2026 recorded six femicides, marking the highest monthly total for the year to d

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

187 clusters · 710 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: São Paulo officials call for expanded public policies to combat violence against women

As Brazil approaches the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation is expanding its response to gender-based violence through regional, federal, and legislative actions. The law, officially renamed in Septem

Criminal, traffic, and health incidents in Brazil and beyond

15 clusters · 262 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil reports multiple fatal traffic accidents across several states

Reports from late August and early September 2026 detail a series of violent crimes, domestic disputes, and fatal accidents across Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, and Portugal. In Angola, a 43-year-old woman was detained in

Surge in Brazil cyberattacks and digital fraud

21 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Digital fraud concerns rise in Brazil amid evolving cyber threats

Brazil’s fraud and cyberattack landscape continues to expand. The 2026 Public Security Yearbook confirmed a 429.8% rise in estelionato cases since 2018, with over 2.2 million reports in 2025. While traditional thefts lik

Brazil transportation technology and safety evolution

4 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Global mobility trends focus on sustainability and safety

The Brazilian transportation and security sectors are increasingly adopting advanced data intelligence and predictive technologies to manage logistics and safety risks. Initial developments show the vehicle tracking mark

Investigations into domestic violence and femicide in Brazil

4 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Brazil faces rising agrarian conflicts and persistent feminicide rates

Authorities in Brazil and Portugal continue to investigate multiple cases of domestic violence and femicide. In Brazil, recent developments include an indictment in Contagem, Minas Gerais, where a man was charged with th

Brazil law enforcement staffing and salary gaps

4 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Brazil public security contests offer over 2,000 vacancies

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

Brazilian Federal Police firearms instructor accreditation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Brazil's Federal Police announces firearms instructor accreditation

The Brazilian Federal Police (Polícia Federal) has initiated an accreditation process for firearms and shooting instructors to comply with the Disarmament Statute (Law 10.826/2003). These instructors are responsible for