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São Paulo 2026: De Freitas leads polls amid policy battles

52 clusters · 293 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Tarcísio de Freitas holds 50% approval in São Paulo poll

The São Paulo gubernatorial race remains defined by a significant polling advantage for incumbent Tarcísio de Freitas and intensifying disputes regarding the Banco Master investigation. Recent Datafolha polling shows de

Organized crime crackdowns in São Paulo

6 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: PCC criminal faction linked to São Paulo bus transport sector

Authorities in São Paulo have intensified efforts to dismantle organized crime networks through targeted operations. In late August, a joint task force launched ‘Operação Bomba Oculta’ to shut down clandestine gas statio

US and Latin American nations designate criminal groups as

3 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Shield of the Americas coalition targets 24 narco-terrorist groups

The United States has implemented a significant policy shift by designating various Latin American and Caribbean criminal networks as foreign terrorist organizations. This approach moves away from traditional designation

Distrito Federal electoral political disputes

5 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: José Roberto Arruda barred from 2026 Federal District governorship race

Political tensions in the Distrito Federal have transitioned into active polling for the 2026 election cycle. Governor Celina Leão, running for reelection, continues to lead various polls. An AtlasIntel survey places her

Violence and security crisis in San Ignacio de Velasco

4 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bolivia reinforces security in San Ignacio de Velasco

A wave of violence in San Ignacio de Velasco, located in Bolivia’s Santa Cruz department, has resulted in at least four murders within a 48-hour period. These killings, which included targeted attacks inside residential

Amazon illegal mining and organized crime

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Amazon region faces economic growth and rising organized crime

Illegal gold mining in the Amazon has become a sophisticated criminal enterprise, often referred to as ‘narcogarimpo’. This phenomenon involves the convergence of environmental crimes with drug, arms, and human trafficki

Prison escape attempts in Brazil

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Parauapebas police recapture prisoner after hospital escape attempt

In Carapicuíba, Brazil, police prevented a prison escape attempt at the 1st District Police station involving six inmates. Authorities seized weapons, mobile phones, and tools, and are investigating whether a local power

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

79 clusters · 465 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Federal Police investigate financial ties in ‘Dark Horse’ film production

In September 2026, the investigation into the financing of the biopic ‘Dark Horse’ intensified. Following previous testimonies regarding US$ 12.3 million in transfers to the Havengate Development Fund, the Federal Police

Marijuana trafficking operations in Paraguay and Brazil

2 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Operation Eredità targets Brazil-Italy cocaine trafficking network

In Paraguay, security forces conducted a coordinated operation involving the Internal Defense Operations Command (CODI), the Joint Task Force (FTC), the Military Intelligence Battalion (BIMI), and the Public Ministry to

Brazilian gang conflict and expansion in Bolivia

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Bolivia alerts to expansion of Brazilian criminal groups in border regions

In early August 2026, Brazil's two largest criminal organizations, Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho, began a violent struggle for control of narcotics corridors in Bolivia's Santa Cruz department. T

Legal and political scrutiny of the Bolsonaro family

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Bolsonaro family faces scrutiny over criminal links and economic proposals

The Bolsonaro family is facing increasing legal and political scrutiny in Brazil. During an electoral broadcast, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused the family of attempting to interfere with the Federal Police,

Police confrontation in Três Lagoas

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Três Lagoas: Woman dies after police shooting during intervention

In Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, an 18-year-old woman identified as Thaís Eduarda Souza Rossi, also known as ‘Talissinha do PCC’, died following a confrontation with the Military Police Força Tática. The incident occ

Brazil gang violence, political influence and security

12 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Sobral reports 69.2% drop in violent crimes for August

In August 2026, the influence of Brazil’s major criminal factions, including the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), expanded into economic, political, and social spheres. Senator Efraim Filho ca

US terror label fuels Brazil sovereignty, security clash

59 clusters · 256 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Brazil elections: Organized crime and US terrorist designations

The May 2026 U.S. State Department designation of Brazil’s Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV) as foreign terrorist organizations has triggered a profound diplomatic and security crisis. While the

Deolane Bezerra PCC money laundering investigation

4 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Deolane Bezerra writes letter from prison amid criminal investigation

Brazilian influencer and lawyer Deolane Bezerra remains in preventive detention at the Tupi Paulista Female Penitentiary as part of ‘Operação Vérnix’, an investigation into money laundering for the Primeiro Comando da Ca

Brazilian influencer money laundering investigations

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Eduardo Razuk and brother released from detention

Brazilian authorities have conducted investigations into several prominent influencers regarding allegations of money laundering, criminal association, and illegal raffles. In São Paulo, ‘Operação Vérnix’ led to the seiz

Brazilian law enforcement operations against organized crime

3 clusters · 173 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Brazilian police target footballers in interstate trafficking probe

Brazilian law enforcement agencies continue to conduct large-scale operations targeting organized crime, drug trafficking, and financial fraud across several states. Recent enforcement includes Operation Snooker 2 in Cea

Legal and social controversies involving Brazilian sociality

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Brazilian influencers face controversies involving privacy and physical altercations

Brazilian social media influencers have been involved in various legal proceedings and public controversies. Criminal investigations have targeted several individuals for serious offenses, including money laundering susp