# Violent crime in Mato Grosso do Sul

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violent-crime-in-mato-grosso-do-sul
> Updated: 2026-10-19T14:30:33.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In Mato Grosso do Sul, at least ten people died within a 48-hour period in incidents suspected to be linked to criminal factions. 

Fatalities occurred across several locations, including Sidrolândia, where four individuals died during a police operation targeting suspected Comando Vermelho leaders, and Rio Brilhante, where two suspects died following a confrontation with a Shock Battalion team. Other deaths were reported in Caarapó, Campo Grande, Maracaju, and Parque do Lageado. Authorities are investigating these incidents.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Mato Grosso reports decline in homicides and robbery-homicides

Mato Grosso reports a 12.6% drop in homicides and a 36.3% decrease in robbery-homicides from January to September 2026 compared to the previous year.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-reports-decline-in-homicides-and-robbery-homicides

### 2026-10-12: Mato Grosso do Sul sees 10 deaths in 48 hours

Ten people were killed in Mato Grosso do Sul within 48 hours in incidents linked to suspected criminal factions and police confrontations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-do-sul-sees-10-deaths-in-48-hours

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Cite as: Violent crime in Mato Grosso do Sul. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/violent-crime-in-mato-grosso-do-sul