Brazil expands violence prevention amid record low deaths

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 10 sources

   Brazil enacts law authorizing pepper spray for women's self‑defense

   Brazil's Law 15.474, signed by President Lula, allows women 18+ to buy and carry pepper spray, with strict age, record‑keeping and use‑only‑in‑self‑defence rules; it adds training measures but does not replace

2. 3 days ago

   [CRIME] 17 sources

   Brazil sees sharp rises in LGBT, femicide and stalking crimes in 2025‑2026

   Brazil’s latest security data reveal spikes in LGBT‑related hate crimes, stalking, femicides and sexual harassment, while police lethality in the Baixada Fluminense sharply rose.

3. 3 days ago

   [CRIME] 11 sources

   Paraíba reports surge in protective order breaches and feminicides in 2025

   Paraíba’s 2025 gender‑based violence data show 18.7% more protective‑order breaches, a 37.8% rise in feminicides, and sharp increases in psychological abuse and stalking.

4. 3 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   Brazil expands school and community programs to combat domestic violence

   Brazil's anti‑domestic‑violence drive grew as the FloreSer project returned to a Cuiabá high school for student talks on abuse, while the interactive “Nem Tão Doce Lar” exhibition opened in Taquara to expose ve

5. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 136 sources

   Brazil authorizes pepper spray for women's self‑defense

   Brazil's new Law 15 474 lets women 18+ buy pepper spray (≤ 50 ml) for self‑defence, with ID checks, sales records and legitimate‑defence limits.

6. 5 days ago

   [CRIME] 123 sources

   Brazil’s violent deaths fall; police killings hit record high in 2025

   Brazil’s violent deaths fell to a historic low in 2025, but police killings rose to a record 6,602 deaths, while feminicides reached a new high and prison populations surged.

7. 5 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Brazilian gender forums stress men’s role in ending violence against women

   Brazilian gender discussions call for mutual respect and highlight men’s role in combating violence, citing high femicide rates at a Confup panel.

8. 7 days ago

   [CRIME] 7 sources

   Brazilian courts hand down convictions in fraud, murder, sexual exploitation and cyberstalking cases

   Brazilian courts sentenced a son for fraud on his elderly mother, a businessman and girlfriend for murder, a woman for sexual video with a teen, and two women for cyberstalking/extortion of doTerra.

9. 7 days ago

   [CRIME] 6 sources

   Rio de Janeiro stepfather detained for severe child abuse

   A Rio judge denied bail for a stepfather accused of severe abuse of his 3‑year‑old stepdaughter, ordering preventive detention as the child recovered from injuries; the mother was also detained.

10. 7 days ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Brazil and Portugal address surge in cyberbullying and online sexual grooming of teens

    Experts in Brazil and Portugal report rising cyberbullying and online sexual grooming among teens, detailing warning signs, mental‑health impacts and calls for family‑school prevention.

11. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazil confronts rising domestic abuse cases and national backlash

    Brazilian cases involving psychologist‑identified abuse signs and a brutal elevator attack on Juliana Garcia have sparked national outrage over domestic violence and attempted femicide.

12. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil Senate passes sweeping criminal law reforms

    Brazil's Senate enacted Law 15.397, raising theft and robbery penalties, qualifying phone theft, and tightening preventive detention rules; the law was signed on 30 April with a veto on one clause.

13. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Brazil Senate clash over Maria da Penha law sparks cross‑party backlash

    Flávio Bolsonaro dismissed Brazil's Maria da Penha law, drawing criticism from Gleisi Hoffmann, while First Lady Janja Lula voiced cross‑party solidarity against misogyny.

14. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brazil addresses surge in violence against women

    Brazilian NGOs and analysts spotlight a rise in gender‑based violence, from social service discussions to World Cup‑linked misogyny.

15. 8 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazil DEAM units record surge in case closures, probe Santarém murder

    Brazil's DEAM reported a 371% jump in arrest warrant execution and a 122% rise in case closures in Feira de Santana, while also investigating the femicide of Tainá Yarina dos Santos in Santarém, leading to a律师嫌

16. 9 days ago

    [HEALTH] 12 sources

    Brazil expands emergency‑button programs to protect women from violence

    Brazilian officials and programs deploy emergency‑button technology and legal safeguards as protective orders rise nationwide, while a German hospital adds its own support system.

17. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Brazilian father granted custody after ex‑wife marries convicted rapist

    A São Paulo court gave custody of an 11‑year‑old to his father after the mother married convicted rapist Thiago Brennand; the father vows to protect the child.

18. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 61 sources

    Brazil police raids seize drugs, weapons and contraband in multiple states

    Brazilian police raids across multiple states led to dozens of arrests and seizures of drugs, weapons, contraband and illicit assets, with several operations employing AI technology.

19. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Brazilian pastors indicted for raping teenage girls in Roraima

    Two evangelical pastors in Roraima, Brazil, were indicted for raping at least six teenage girls, using religious authority to manipulate victims; they remain fugitives after a preventive detention order.

20. 10 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Brazil Study Finds Ongoing Physical and Verbal Violence Against Children

    A 2026 Quaest survey in Brazil found 62% of adults have shouted at children, 49% slapped them and 27% hit them with objects, despite most preferring dialogue, highlighting persistent child‑abuse and limited law

21. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazilian businessman Thiago Brennand sentenced to 31 years for rape

    São Paulo court sentenced businessman Thiago Brennand to over 31 years for rape and aggression, ordering R$ 100 k compensation to the victim.

22. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Brazilian Chamber Committee Approves Bill to Require Schools to Report Child Labor Suspicions

    Brazil's Chamber Education Committee approved a bill mandating schools to report suspected child labor, especially for children up to 12, moving to further committee review.

23. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazilian Deputy Gerson Claro Calls for Cultural Shift to Combat Violence Against Women

    Deputy Gerson Claro of Mato Grosso do Sul urged cultural change to curb violence against women, citing the Misogyny Bill and state programs like Todos por Elas and Conecta Promuse.

24. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazilian father arrested after video shows him kicking 3‑year‑old daughter

    Video shows a father kicking his 3‑year‑old daughter in Francisco Beltrão, Brazil; police detained, released, then re‑arrested him as the case stays under investigation.

25. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazil courts convict neighbor for repeated racial harassment; school bullying case emerges

    Brazil sentenced a neighbor in Pernambuco to over 10 years for repeated racist attacks on a family, while a 12‑year‑old in São Paulo faced school bullying involving racist slurs, prompting police reports.

26. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Man Sent to Jury Trial for Stabbing Ex‑Partner in Palmas

    A Palmas judge has sent Juliano Gemmus Barbosa da Silva to a jury trial for the 2025 stabbing murder of his ex‑partner, charging him with femicide and ordering preventive detention.

27. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 11 sources

    Brazil pastors indicted for sexual abuse of adolescents in Roraima

    Brazilian pastors in Roraima were indicted for sexually abusing at least six teenage girls, using religious authority and offering money, with evidence‑destruction attempts uncovered.

28. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 28 sources

    Brazil approves pepper‑spray law for women, prosecutor calls it populist

    Brazil's new law lets women buy pepper spray (up to 50 ml) with documentation, but prosecutor Celeste Leite dos Santos calls it a populist, ineffective safety measure.

29. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Brazil arrests suspects in stabbing at Tocantins rodeo, domestic violence case in Mato Grosso and cat‑killing incident

    Brazilian police arrested a stabbing suspect in Tocantins, a domestic‑violence suspect in Mato Grosso do Sul, and are investigating a cat‑killing case in Cáceres, Mato Grosso.

30. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ione Pinheiro becomes first woman on Minas Gerais Court of Accounts

    Ione Pinheiro, a state deputy from União Brasil, was unanimously elected by the Minas Gerais Assembly as the first woman to serve on the state Court of Accounts, pending the governor’s formal appointment.

31. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Brazil records nearly 400 femicide deaths in first quarter of 2026

    Brazil logged 399 femicide deaths in Q1 2026—the highest since 2015—while the Amazon recorded nine cases by May, many involving knives and victims over 35.

32. 12 days ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources

    Brazil's Human Rights Commission approves SUS guidelines for child sexual violence victims

    Brazil's Human Rights Commission approved a bill adding SUS care guidelines for child sexual violence victims, emphasizing service integration and mental‑health access while dropping a legal priority clause.

33. 12 days ago

    [HEALTH] 9 sources

    Brazil study finds widespread child violence despite strong support for dialogue

    Brazilian survey shows 90% favor dialogue for child education, yet 62% shout, 49% slap and 27% use objects; 115,814 child rights violations reported Jan‑Apr 2026.

34. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazilian religious leaders and local activists launch anti‑femicide campaigns

    Religious leaders in Rio de Janeiro and a women's collective in Rio de Contas launch initiatives to prevent femicide and provide support for victims in Brazil.

35. 13 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Woman transferred to Alagoas hospital after severe domestic assault

    A 50‑year‑old woman in Alagoas was hospitalized after a severe domestic assault treated as an attempted femicide; the suspect fled and police are investigating.

36. 13 days ago

    [CRIME] 41 sources

    Businessman Thiago Brennand sentenced to 31 years for rape

    São Paulo court sentenced businessman Thiago Brennand to 31 years for rape, ordering R$ 100 k compensation; he is held in a closed‑regime prison.

37. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 35 sources

    Brazil approves national system to prevent and combat femicide

    Brazil's Chamber committee approved the SinaFem law, creating a national system to prevent femicide, integrate agencies, launch an Immediate Risk Alert, and establish shelters and funding for victims.

38. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Itabuna suspect arrested for luring children with sweets and toys

    A 47‑year‑old man was arrested in Itabuna, Bahia, after luring children with sweets and toys; police say nine minors were abused in two cases and the suspect faces rape‑of‑vulnerable charges.

39. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 9 sources

    Father arrested in Paraná for kicking 3‑year‑old daughter, faces torture charges

    A father in Francisco Beltrão, Paraná, was arrested after video showed him kicking his 3‑year‑old daughter; police are also probing prior abuse of the 5‑year‑old brother and may charge him with torture.

40. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Brazil police detain men with knives in three separate incidents

    Brazilian police arrested three men carrying knives and other weapons in separate incidents in Pernambuco, Bahia and São João do Ivaí, seizing firearms, knives and a signal jammer.

41. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Paraná police arrest convicted child rapists in São Mateus do Sul and Apucarana

    Paraná police captured two men convicted of child sexual abuse—a 42‑year‑old with a 16‑year sentence in São Mateus do Sul and a 70‑year‑old with over 22 years in Apucarana—after executing court warrants.

42. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Man arrested in São Paulo for raping daughter and distributing child sexual abuse material

    Brazilian police arrested a man in Junqueirópolis for raping his daughter and distributing child sexual abuse material, linking him to Operation “Silêncio Rompido”.

43. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Mato Grosso records 26 femicides in 2026, June sets new murder record

    Mato Grosso logged 26 femicides in 2026, June saw a record surge; most killings involved knives, ex‑partners, and left 32 children orphaned.

44. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 9 sources

    Anderson José da Fonseca indicted for 28‑stab femicide in Guarapuava, Brazil

    Anderson José da Fonseca was indicted for stabbing his partner Suelen Cordeiro 28 times in Guarapuava, Brazil; neighbours heard her cries but could not enter, and he was arrested minutes later at a bar.

45. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Husband arrested for raping unconscious wife in Patos de Minas, Brazil

    Brazilian police arrested a husband in Patos de Minas for raping his unconscious wife after she overdosed on medication, sparking concerns over domestic sexual violence.

46. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Brazilian leaders call for life imprisonment and male engagement to curb gender violence

    Brazilian officials Janaina Riva and Vera Armando advocate life imprisonment for gender crimes and urge men to lead prevention efforts, highlighting new protective measures and education programs.

47. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Brazil's Chamber Education Committee approves child protection education bill

    Brazil's Chamber Education Committee approved a substitute bill requiring public authorities, schools, families and society to conduct awareness actions against child 'adultização', removing a legal definition,

48. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Brazilian mother and daughter arrested for attempted murder of trans woman in Parintins

    Mother Darli da Silva Nunes and daughter Darlyng da Silva Salvador were arrested in Manaus for a 2025 attempted murder of trans woman Emilly in Parintins, Amazonas.

49. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Woman in Bahia attacked with acid after reporting ex‑partner

    A woman in Santo Antônio de Jesus, Bahia, was acid‑attacked after reporting her ex‑partner, who violated a protective order and was arrested for attempted femicide.

50. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 18 sources

    Brazil expands protection measures for women amid rising domestic violence

    Brazilian cities boost services, patrols and legal tools to protect women from domestic violence, including new shelters, a panic‑button app, police task‑forces and nationwide training.

51. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazil grapples with alimony‑related femicide risk and school law to curb violence against women

    Brazil's alimony disputes have risen sharply, heightening femicide risk, while Mato Grosso passed a law to embed anti‑violence education in schools.

52. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Brazil Senate committee backs bill letting women under protective orders carry firearms

    Brazil's Senate committee approved a proposal allowing women under temporary protective orders to obtain short‑term firearm carry permits, overriding the usual 25‑year age rule, and sent the bill to the Chamber

53. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 36 sources

    Father arrested in Paraná after video shows him kicking 3‑year‑old daughter

    A father in Francisco Beltrão, Paraná, was arrested after security video showed him kicking his 3‑year‑old daughter for crying; the child was examined, protective orders issued and the suspect faces bodily‑inj­

54. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 16 sources

    Brazil police arrest men for domestic violence and order breaches

    Brazil police have jailed several men across multiple states for domestic violence, protective‑order breaches, sexual abuse and illegal firearm possession.

55. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Rio de Janeiro Assembly's Spending Oversight Commission Suspended by Court

    A Rio de Janeiro court suspended the Assembly's special spending‑oversight commission, citing regulatory violations; the body, created by Deputy Douglas Ruas, was viewed as a political response to Governor‑in‑c

56. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 18 sources

    Brazil Senate raises penalties for online sexual abuse of children

    Brazil's Senate passed a bill boosting prison terms for online child sexual abuse, adding harsher penalties for AI‑aided offenses and allowing police virtual patrols.

57. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazil police arrest suspects in domestic‑violence incidents in Jaraguá do Sul and Campinápolis

    Brazilian Military Police arrested a 22‑year‑old after he assaulted his parents in Jaraguá do Sul and a 35‑year‑old for imprisoning and abusing his 77‑year‑old mother in Campinápolis, highlighting ongoing, high

58. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    São Gonçalo launches women’s empowerment initiatives targeting gender violence and heavy‑machinery training

    São Gonçalo’s municipal project used a traditional quadrilha to campaign against gender violence, while Orizon’s free training program equips women with heavy‑machinery skills, both aiming to boost female work‑

59. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazil police corporal placed in preventive detention for alleged femicide of wife in Salvador

    Police corporal João Marcelo Araújo Hermano was placed in preventive detention for the alleged femicide of his wife, police officer Celeste Martins Oliveira do Nascimento, shot in their Salvador apartment onMay

60. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Trial of ex‑deputy’s son Carlos Bezerra rescheduled to July 21, 2026, public hearing in Cuiabá

    Cuiabá court lifts secrecy and reschedules the public trial of Carlos Alberto Gomes Bezerra, son of ex‑deputy, to 21 July 2026 for femicide and homicide charges.

61. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 15 sources

    Mato Grosso man sentenced to preventive detention for femicide of Daiany Rodrigues de Souza

    José da Cruz Evangelista was detained after killing partner Daiany Rodrigues de Souza in a Confresa bar; he had posted a video threatening murder, and the case highlights rising femicide in Mato Grosso.

62. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Brazil Federal Judge Charged with Repeated Psychological Violence Against Women

    Brazil’s STJ affirmed charges that a retired federal judge repeatedly inflicted psychological violence on female subordinates, outlining penalties and noting potential AI‑related aggravation.

63. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazilian child protection faces implementation gap as violence reports surge

    Brazilian Senate hearing flags the gap between child‑rights laws and protection, amid rising violence reports that more than doubled in recent years.

64. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Police arrest suspect in attempted femicide case in Guarantã do Norte, Brazil

    A 49‑year‑old man was arrested in Guarantã do Norte, Brazil, for allegedly giving his hospitalized wife sedatives to hinder recovery, leading to a preventive detention for attempted femicide.

65. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Rio Preto knife attack injures three, suspect arrested

    A 61‑year‑old man attacked his ex‑partner and two others with a knife in Rio Preto, injuring three; he was arrested and charged with bodily injury.

66. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Brazil ramps up response to rising femicide and domestic violence

    Brazil reports rising femicide and domestic‑violence rates, with 788 victims/month in Pará and 18 women/hour in Rio. New laws and task forces target schools, public venues, and self‑defence to curb the trend.

67. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil expands initiatives for women's employment and civic participation

    Brazil's Ministry of Women and NGOs launched a hospitality employment workshop for women in Curitiba and a national forum to boost elderly women's participation in public policy, reaching thousands nationwide.

68. 24 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Man arrested in Guarantã do Norte, Brazil for attempting to kill wife with sedatives

    Police in Guarantã do Norte, Brazil, arrested a 49‑year‑old man on preventive detention for attempted femicide after finding he gave sedatives to his hospitalized wife.

69. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian women face rising danger from alimony disputes and anti‑female‑vote activism

    Brazil sees a surge in alimony disputes linked to femicide risk, while extremist influencer Pietra Bertolazzi calls for ending women’s voting rights, highlighting growing gender‑based threats.

70. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    UN urges Brazil to address institutional violence in Mariana Ferrer case

    The UN has asked Brazil to explain how it handled the Mariana Ferrer case, citing institutional violence and demanding details on victim reparations and reforms to prevent gender bias in courts.

71. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Brazil Senator Damares Alves urges launch of national pedophile registry

    Brazilian Senator Damares Alves demanded the government enact the pending national pedophile and sexual predator registry, citing a pastor accused of assaulting his 91‑year‑old mother‑in‑law; the delay is under

72. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 33 sources

    Estância Velha Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Threats

    A man in Estância Velha was arrested for assaulting his sister, threatening her with a criminal gang, and threatening police, then charged with threat and bodily injury.

73. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Brazil President Lula signs law boosting protection for rescued domestic workers

    Lula signed Law 15.455/26, extending Bolsa Família priority, six unemployment‑insurance installments and new protective measures for domestic workers rescued from forced labour, while vetoing an automatic‑benef

74. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Parauapebas boosts women’s protection with new law and national observatory showcase

    Parauapebas showcased its Gender Observatory at a national launch and passed a law ensuring uninterrupted services for women victims of violence.

75. 26 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazil arrests businessman and school inspector for exploiting minors

    Brazil's police detained a businessman in Rondônia and a school inspector in Paraná, both accused of sexually exploiting minors.

76. 26 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Domestic violence in Canguaretama and Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil

    Two domestic‑violence cases in Brazil: a woman in Canguaretama, RN, was beaten before her child; another in Ribas do Rio Pardo, MS, reported assault and illegal confinement by her boyfriend, who now faces a警方调查

77. 26 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazil police detain men for domestic violence and protective order breaches

    Brazilian police arrested three men in Paraná and Roraima for repeated domestic‑violence crimes and violations of protective orders, highlighting coordinated enforcement efforts.

78. 26 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Violent Crimes Surge in Brazil's Mato Grosso State

    Mato Grosso saw a wave of violent crimes, including a 16‑year‑old rescued from captivity, a sex‑worker beaten in Várzea Grande, a teen killed in a police shootout, and a revenge‑porn indictment.

79. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil Senate passes national pepper‑spray law for women's self‑defense

    Brazil's Senate approved Bill 727/2026 to regulate pepper‑spray for women's self‑defense, pending presidential sign‑off, with purchase rules, record‑keeping, penalties and a training program.

80. 26 days ago

    [CRIME] 13 sources

    Ceará farm owner arrested after 290,000 cannabis plants seized

    Ceará police arrested João Holanda Neto after seizing 290,000 cannabis plants valued at R$ 200 million on his Acopiara farm.

81. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazilian state assemblies name women to lead key legislative commissions

    Minas Gerais legislators appointed an all‑female commission to vet Ione Pinheiro’s audit‑court nomination, while Rio de Janeiro’s court restored PSOL deputy Renata Souza as chair of the Women’s Rights Committee

82. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 27 sources

    Brazil Senate passes law allowing pepper spray for women's self‑defense

    Brazil's Senate approved Bill 727/2026, permitting sale of pepper‑spray devices for women's self‑defense. Women 18+ may buy freely; 16‑18 need parental consent. Sellers must record sales; misuse incurs fines or

83. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 11 sources

    Brazil reports surge in virtual gender violence and child abuse cases

    Brazil’s 2025‑26 data show a 1,300% surge in online gender‑based crimes in Rio, a 125% rise in child abuse reports nationwide, over 5,000 protective orders in Amazonas, and new protocols to tackle sexual viol e

84. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 18 sources

    Brazilian Chamber pushes misogyny law and expands women's protection services

    Brazil's Chamber fast‑tracks a misogyny criminalization bill and approves a national shelter service for women victims, while also launching a health observatory for vulnerable women and a Bolsa Família‑linked

85. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources

    Brazil launches safety initiatives and crime probes across multiple states

    Brazilian authorities opened a new women’s violence shelter, expanded a safety app, taught fire‑prevention in schools, seized drugs, dismissed a school‑meal fraud probe, and launched child‑protection actions in

86. 30 days ago

    [CRIME] 26 sources

    Police bust drug and contraband shipments in Brazil, Argentina

    Police in Brazil and Argentina seized drugs, weapons and contraband in multiple raids, arresting dozens and confiscating kilos of cocaine, marijuana, crack, ecstasy and 8,450 e‑cigarettes.

87. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Brazil police arrest suspects after .38 revolver shootings in Niterói and Espírito Santo

    Brazilian police arrested suspects in Niterói and Espírito Santo after shootings involving .38 revolvers, one wounding a barber and another following a sausage‑raffle dispute.

88. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Brazil arrests two men for child sexual abuse in Rio and Roraima

    Brazilian authorities arrested a Rio man convicted of raping his stepdaughter and a Roraima man accused of raping his niece, both facing imprisonment for child sexual abuse.

89. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 19 sources

    São Paulo expands rental‑aid program for women fleeing domestic violence

    São Paulo’s rental‑aid program now gives up to R$ 500 monthly to women with protective orders, helping them leave abusive homes; over 8,400 beneficiaries in 600 municipalities.

90. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Brazilian Chamber Committee Approves FGTS Use for Personal‑Defense Firearms

    Brazil's lower‑house safety committee passed a bill letting workers withdraw FGTS funds to buy firearms for personal defence, pending further committee reviews and Senate approval.

91. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Municipal Chambers in Brazil Conduct Legislative Training Courses

    Brazilian municipal chambers in Apucarana and Parauapebas held legislative training: Apucarana offered a pioneering impact‑analysis course for over 60 officials, while Parauapebas' legislative police completed

92. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Brazilian Lawyer Arrested for Violating Protective Order in Canela

    A Canela lawyer was arrested for repeatedly violating protective orders for his ex‑partner, prompting court‑ordered detention and notification to the Brazilian Bar Association.

93. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Police intervene after drunken brothers assault and threaten in Nova Santa Rosa, Brazil

    Police arrested two drunken brothers in Nova Santa Rosa after they broke a door, threatened their sibling and faced prior aggression complaints.

94. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Brazilian courts overturn drug trafficking convictions over illegal home searches

    Brazilian courts ruled illegal warrant‑less home searches inadmissible, leading to the acquittal of drug‑trafficking suspects and reinforcing domicile protection.

95. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazilian courts hand down prison sentences for transphobic and religious hate‑speech

    Brazilian courts sentenced a man to two years for transphobic assault in Mossoró and another to one year for religious insult in São Paulo, reinforcing hate‑crime penalties.

96. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil Chamber passes indigenous LGBTIA+ rights protection bill

    Brazil's Chamber Culture Committee approved a bill adding indigenous LGBTIA+ protections to the Indigenous Statute, covering anti‑discrimination, health, education, emergency shelter and creating an annual Tyby

97. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil advances gender equity in judiciary with leadership program and court petition

    Brazil launches a women’s leadership program for the judiciary and sees parties petition the STF for gender‑parity rules in court appointment lists.

98. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil strengthens women’s protection measures following recent femicide

    Brazil reacts to a femicide in Mato Grosso by urging victims to keep protective orders and by expanding nationwide measures, including a perpetrator registry and tougher penalties, under President Lula’s new gender‑violence package.

99. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 99 sources

    Brazil police carry out multiple arrests in weapons, drug and violence cases

    Brazilian police seized illegal ammunition, drugs and weapons, and arrested suspects for violence, extortion and other crimes in multiple states.

100. about 1 month ago

     [POLITICS] 15 sources

     Brazil Senate Passes Stricter Penalties for Digital Sexual Abuse of Minors

     Brazil's Senate Human Rights Commission approved a bill raising prison terms for digital sexual abuse of minors and adding harsher penalties for AI‑based offenses.

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