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Rio–Duque de Caxias municipal security cooperation expands
In The municipal security partnership between Rio de Janeiro and Duque de Caxias, launched in early July 2026, the municipality of continues to grow. Duque de Caxias launched a new Caxias’ Municipal Force, initially fielding 141 armed guards equipped with pistols, rifles and vehicles supplied by 22 vehicles, has maintained patrols focused on vehicle theft, street robberies and cargo theft. By early August, the Rio de Janeiro city government. The force began patrolling the city centre and was slated for rapid expansion. A week later, Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Cavaliere formalised announced a technical cooperation pact with Duque de Caxias, donating 150 Taurus pistols originally held target to expand to 500 personnel by Rio’s municipal guard. September, reinforcing its integration with state police. The agreement also included cooperation was highlighted alongside a training programme for more than 500 Duque de Caxias agents on broader regional security push when neighboring Niterói signed the proportional "Pacto pela Segurança" in early August. The pact, endorsed by local political figures and ethical use of force, with reciprocal training planned for Rio agents. Both municipalities presented civil‑society leaders, includes the partnership graduation of 80 new municipal guards and a multi‑year program of 35 initiatives, such as body‑camera deployment and a model for municipal security collaboration. hotline. While Niterói’s initiatives are distinct, they underscore a shared emphasis on municipal guard expansion and coordination with state and federal agencies across the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area. Together, the ongoing weapon donation donation, training programmes, and the deployment scaling of an armed municipal force forces illustrate an escalating coordination escalating, coordinated effort between Rio and Duque de Caxias to strengthen local public‑safety capabilities. capabilities throughout the region.