Primeiro Comando da Capital

Deolane Bezerra remains in custody amid money laundering

12 clusters · 77 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: OAB-SP annuls professional suspension of Deolane Bezerra

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

Criminal activity and police operations in Brazil

33 clusters · 417 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazilian authorities seize weapons, drugs, and drone equipment

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

Drug trafficking and manufacturing in Mozambique

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Maputo authorities dismantle illegal drug manufacturing facility

Mozambican authorities have identified the presence of several international drug trafficking networks operating within the country. Ilídio Miguel, Director-General of the National Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic)

Terrorist designation of Brazilian criminal factions

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Rio de Janeiro legislature moves to label criminal factions as terrorists

The classification of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV) as terrorist organizations has moved from international diplomatic and financial spheres into domestic legislative action in Brazil.

Organized crime crackdowns in São Paulo and Brazil

15 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil authorities target criminal faction assets and leaders

Authorities in São Paulo and across Brazil have intensified efforts to dismantle organized crime networks through targeted operations. In late August, ‘Operação Bomba Oculta’ targeted clandestine gas stations used by the

Violence and police investigations in São Paulo

4 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: São Paulo police investigation into fatal shooting of Gustavo Munis de Santana

Authorities in São Paulo continue to manage investigations into multiple violent incidents. Central to recent developments is the shooting of 20-year-old Gustavo Munis de Santana in the Moema neighborhood. During an inte

São Paulo criminal and medical investigations

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: São Paulo police investigate infant deaths at Hospital Salvalus

Authorities in São Paulo are managing two distinct investigations involving multiple fatalities. In the metropolitan area, police are investigating the discovery of at least 17 bodies since early September. Recent findi

2026 Brazilian election results and right-wing mobilization

4 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Neymar Jr. endorses Flávio Bolsonaro in social media video

Following the 2026 elections, right-wing political leaders have intensified mobilization efforts across Brazil. In Manaus, Amazonas, a massive rally called ‘Bloco do 22’ drew approximately 150,000 people to the Ponta Neg

Homicide investigations and organized crime in Brazil

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil police report surge in organized crime violence and arrests

Police in Brazil have conducted several arrests related to distinct homicide investigations. In Anápolis, Goiás, two suspects were apprehended following the fatal shooting of a couple, Hiago Almeida dos Santos and Ana Ca

Crime and drug trafficking incidents in Brazil

2 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil police conduct various operations against crime and drug trafficking

Criminal activities and law enforcement operations continue across Brazil, targeting organized crime, drug trafficking, and violent offenses. In the Distrito Federal, ‘Operation Consortium’ dismantled a money laundering

Brazilian AGU legal actions

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil AGU seeks R$ 190 million in assets from PCC and CV

The Brazilian Attorney General's Office (AGU) has initiated several legal proceedings targeting different sectors. In one series of actions, the AGU filed lawsuits against fuel distributors and service stations in states

Violent crime and judicial sentencing in Brazil

3 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil judicial system issues multiple sentences for homicide and femicide

Judicial rulings in Brazil continue to produce heavy prison sentences for violent crimes, particularly involving domestic violence, femicide, and child abuse. Recent convictions include a man in Paty do Alferes receiving

Latin American organized crime expansion

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Latin American drug cartels expand operations into Europe and the Balkans

Latin American nations and European authorities are responding to the transnational activities of organized crime networks. In September 2026, governments in Latin America and Europe began treating borders as critical na

Criminal justice and law enforcement activity in Brazil

6 clusters · 155 sources · last updated 7 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

Domestic violence and violent crime incidents in Brazil

19 clusters · 248 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil legislative efforts address rising femicide rates

The surge in domestic violence and violent crime in Brazil has continued through late 2026, accompanied by new legislative and administrative efforts to support victims. In September 2026, the Secretary of Public Securit

Criminal faction operations in Mato Grosso

2 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Sinalagma Operation arrests PCC leader and police delegate

Law enforcement agencies in Mato Grosso, Brazil, have conducted multiple operations targeting criminal factions and violent crimes. In Cáceres, the Military Police arrested two men, aged 32 and 36, for illegal possessio

Mato Grosso murder trial postponement

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Brazil police investigate multiple homicides and organized crime cases

A murder trial in Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso, involving three defendants—including two prison officers—has been postponed following the dissolution of the Jury Council. The case concerns the 2018 homicide of Giovann

Comando Vermelho organized crime expansion

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Brazilian Army ammunition diverted to Comando Vermelho

The criminal faction Comando Vermelho (CV) has expanded its influence in Brazil, specifically through the consolidation of drug trafficking routes in the Amazon region. By forming ties with local traffickers and engaging

Tarcísio de Freitas re-elected Governor of São Paulo

59 clusters · 369 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Brazil election results: Tarcísio de Freitas reelected in São Paulo

Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos) secured re-election as Governor of São Paulo in the first round of the 2026 elections, receiving approximately 62.8% of valid votes and defeating challenger Fernando Haddad (PT), who ga

Rio de Janeiro favela election priorities

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Rio de Janeiro favela residents vote amid security concerns

Leading up to the elections in Rio de Janeiro, residents of the state’s 1,724 favelas identified education as their primary priority. Community members highlighted broader systemic challenges, including the need for impr

PCC criminal organization activity in Chile

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Chilean authorities formalize 19 members of suspected PCC criminal cell

Chilean authorities have conducted operations to dismantle the presence of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), a major Brazilian criminal organization, within Chile. Initial investigations under ‘Operación Sintonía 1

Criminal activity in Três Lagoas, Brazil

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Três Lagoas police seize marijuana after luxury truck chase

Criminal activity and narcotics-related incidents have been reported in Três Lagoas, Brazil. In mid-September, a 19-year-old pregnant woman was abducted at gunpoint by four hooded individuals in the Vila Haro and Vila d

US and Latin American nations target narcoterrorist groups

5 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Trinidad and Tobago designates 25 criminal groups as terrorists

The United States has implemented a significant policy shift by designating various Latin American and Caribbean criminal networks as foreign terrorist organizations. This approach targets criminal entities involved in d