# Cuiabá municipal education and security initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cuiab-municipal-education-and-security-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-21T16:30:17.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

In Cuiabá, municipal authorities have implemented several measures to address education and public safety. Initially, the Municipal Department of Education finalized a payment of nearly R$ 15 million to companies providing rural school transportation services. Following this, the city announced broader investments in the education sector, with the department receiving R$ 1.045 billion.

This funding, which represents 26.5% of the municipal budget, supports 172 school units and over 13,000 professionals. Approximately R$ 890 million is dedicated to staff salaries, while R$ 28 million is allocated for school upgrades. Infrastructure improvements include the installation of fiber optic internet, 2,000 security cameras, and the maintenance or purchase of over 2,900 air-conditioning units to combat high temperatures. To further support educators, the administration is hosting the 2nd Alfabetiza MT Seminar to share pedagogical strategies.

Parallel to these educational efforts, authorities have expanded security operations. The 9th edition of ‘Operação Centro Seguro’ has launched across 142 municipalities in Mato Grosso, including Cuiabá. Running until October 1, the operation utilizes 367 police personnel, including 300 student-soldiers and 67 cadets, to increase patrolling in commercial areas to prevent robberies and thefts.

Furthermore, the Regional Electoral Court of Mato Grosso (TRE-MT) is preparing for the 2026 General Elections. The security plan involves over 5,000 professionals from the Military and Civil Police, the Federal Police, and the Brazilian Army and Navy. The TRE-MT is also implementing measures to assist visually impaired voters through specialized monitors and training with electronic voting machines.

## Claims

- The Mato Grosso Military Police launched the 9th edition of Operation Centro Seguro. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The operation will run until October 1st. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The operation includes 300 student-soldiers and 67 cadets. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Cuiabá Mayor Abilio Brunini pledged municipal resources to support the police operation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The operation aims to increase police presence and prevent crime in high-traffic commercial areas. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Cuiabá and Mato Grosso launch security, education, and election initiatives

Cuiabá and Mato Grosso authorities are launching security operations, investing R$ 1.04 billion in education, and coordinating with security forces to prepare for the 2026 General Elections.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-launches-operation-centro-seguro-to-boost-commercial-area-security

### 2026-08-24: Cuiabá settles R$ 15 million debt for rural school transport

Cuiabá's Municipal Department of Education has paid nearly R$ 15 million to settle long-standing debts with rural school transport providers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-settles-r-15-million-debt-for-rural-school-transport

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