Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública

Criminal activity and police operations in Brazil

31 clusters · 426 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil Federal Police launch Operation Castratio targeting corruption in Rio de Janeiro

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 2026 election security and criminal investigations

7 clusters · 184 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Flávio Dino orders investigation into alleged US interference in Brazilian elections

As the 2026 Brazilian elections proceed, security and logistical preparations have transitioned into active law enforcement and criminal investigations. Prior to voting, municipalities like Sorocaba and Olímpia implement

Criminal justice and law enforcement activity in Brazil

6 clusters · 155 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil prosecutors address organized crime expansion

Brazil continues to experience diverse criminal investigations and law enforcement operations involving violent crime, organized networks, and corruption. In Mato Grosso, data from the Observatório Caliandra indicates th

Brazil: Expanding child online safety regime

68 clusters · 518 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: ANPD urges strengthened parental supervision on social media

Brazil’s child-protection framework continues to expand through the Digital Child Statute (Law 15.211/2025) and the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA Digital), which came into force in March 2026. The ECA

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

190 clusters · 717 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Mauá launches lecture series to prevent violence against women

As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation is facing a surge in gender-based violence. In 2025, Brazil recorded 1,571 femicides, and 2026 has seen a rise in protective orders, with nearly

Brazil implements ban on online betting and virtual casinos

150 clusters · 954 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Brazil police investigate death linked to online gambling debts

Brazil’s strategy to manage the betting boom has culminated in a direct prohibition of the sector. In late September 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure No. 1.394 to ban online sports bet

Cargo theft trends in Brazil

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Crime statistics show varying trends across Brazilian municipalities

Cargo theft in Brazil is undergoing shifts in both geography and target value. While the Southeast has historically been the primary area for losses, its share of incidents decreased from 83.2% in 2024 to 68.1% in 2025,

Curitiba police misconduct investigation

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Acre launches Sinesp SOS panic button app for emergency response

The Military Police in central Curitiba are under investigation following the release of a video showing two officers assaulting a man. The footage, which lasts over seven minutes, depicts officers delivering punches and

Brazil 2026 election preparations and runoff details

15 clusters · 335 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: 2026 Elections: Polling results and voter guidelines released

Following the first round of the 2026 General Elections, Brazil is preparing for the presidential runoff scheduled for Sunday, October 25. The race features Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, presenting star