# Brazil public security and organized crime challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-public-security-and-organized-crime-challenges > Updated: 2026-10-24T23:40:12.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Escalating gang warfare and street violence in the state of Bahia have created political pressure for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, particularly in the state which serves as a stronghold for his Workers' Party. Tensions have been exacerbated by disputes over police conduct, such as the death of Evilásio Santos da Silveira Júnior in Salvador, where family members accused state forces of an unprovoked raid despite police claims of gang crossfire. In response to rising urban violence and the territorial dominance of criminal factions and militias, the Lula administration has proposed the creation of a Ministry of Public Security. During a presidential debate, Lula expressed intentions to strengthen the Federal Police and Federal Highway Police to combat drug trafficking. However, the feasibility of these security proposals remains a subject of debate among experts and critics, especially regarding the classification of criminal groups as terrorist organizations and the federal government’s role in supporting state-level security efforts. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Brazil: Security challenges face President Lula's administration President Lula faces key security challenges in Brazil, including the creation of a Ministry of Public Security and combating organized crime and militias. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-security-challenges-face-president-lulas-administration ### 2026-09-27: Bahia violence threatens Lula's political stronghold Rising gang and police violence in Bahia, a traditional stronghold for President Lula, is threatening his political support ahead of upcoming elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahia-violence-threatens-lulas-political-stronghold --- Cite as: Brazil public security and organized crime challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-public-security-and-organized-crime-challenges