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Brazil public security and technology debate

Overview

Public security has emerged as a central theme in Brazil, characterized by a tension between technological solutions and concerns over police lethality. A coalition of organizations launched the ‘Segurança, Democracia e Confirma’ campaign to advocate for intelligence-based policing and the protection of constitutional rights, specifically targeting the disproportionate impact of excessive force on Black, poor, and indigenous populations. This comes amid data showing that security agent actions resulted in 6,602 homicides in 2025, the highest absolute number since 2016.

While critics argue that technology alone cannot solve violence and requires better human training, public sentiment appears to favor digital interventions. A Quaest survey found that 28% of Brazilians view security as the nation’s primary problem, ranking it above corruption and the economy. The survey indicated high public approval for law enforcement technology, with 86% of respondents supporting the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition cameras, and 93% believing that integrating AI with police work is an effective measure.

Entities

Brazil · Quaest · Agência Pública · Federal University of São Paulo · PAX

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Brazil security concerns top national priorities in Quaest survey

    A Quaest survey indicates that 28% of Brazilians view public security as the nation's top issue, with 86% supporting the use of AI and facial recognition to combat violence.

  2. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Brazil security debate focuses on technology and police lethality

    Civil organizations and political candidates in Brazil are debating public security models, weighing technological surveillance against calls for racial justice and reduced police lethality.

Sources

agendaitu.com.br · blogueirasnegras.org · fatopaulista.com.br · jornalempresasenegocios.com.br · juruaemtempo.com.br · nsctotal.com.br · ouniversodatv.com · racismoambiental.net.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br