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Law enforcement operations in South America and Europe

2 clusters · 244 sources · last updated

Latest: Salvador police kill 'Baralho do Crime' leader during operation

Law enforcement agencies in Brazil, Portugal, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, and Spain continue to conduct operations targeting organized crime, drug trafficking, and violent offenses. In Brazil, recent actions include the ar

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OAB legal rights litigation in Brazil

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: OAB-BA secures injunction to restore lawyers' professional rights

The Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-BA) obtained a preliminary injunction through a habeas corpus filed with the 1st Criminal Chamber of the Court of Justice of the State of Bahia (TJ-BA). This ruling reversed a previous

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Bahia municipal fund misuse investigations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Bahia mayors and officials face investigations over contract and fleet irregularities

In late July 2026, the Tribunal de Contas dos Municípios da Bahia (TCM‑BA) issued a formal warning to Itanagra’s mayor after finding that municipal money paid for gasoline used by a private car owned by a local motel, co

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Brazil harsh prison sentences persist

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazilian courts hand down prison sentences for mayor extortion and non‑consensual nude video sharing

Judicial activity in mid‑2026 continued Brazil’s pattern of imposing long prison terms for violent and financial crimes. In early July, the Superior Court of Justice rejected a habeas corpus petition and upheld an 83‑yea

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Feira de Santana municipal programs

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Feira de Santana launches student transport card renewal, teacher hires, Saturday schools and security fund

In mid‑July 2026 the Municipal Secretariat of Culture, Sports and Leisure in Feira de Santana issued Incentive Certificates to projects approved under the Pró‑Cultura/Esporte 2026 program, allowing beneficiaries to seek

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