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Criminal justice and violence in Brazil

2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil reports multiple criminal convictions and judicial rulings

Investigations into the Brazilian justice system have highlighted how systemic delays can prolong violence and obscure connections between state agents and organized crime. Research into ‘milicianos’ (militia members) su

Criminal sentencing in Santa Catarina

2 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil and Portugal report series of major criminal convictions and arrests

In the Greater Florianópolis region of Santa Catarina, a man has been sentenced to 15 years and nine months in prison, in addition to two months of detention, for the sexual abuse of his 7-year-old daughter. The invest

Fatal traffic accidents and criminal incidents in Brazil

2 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Sapezal police confrontation leaves one dead and 5kg of drugs seized

Brazil continues to report a series of fatal traffic accidents and violent incidents across several states. In Goiás, intensified inspections by the Federal Highway Police saw 27 accidents on federal highways, resulting