Politioperation

The Federal Police carried out Operation Miragem on Tuesday (23/6) against Banco Digimais, linked to Bishop Edir Macedo. The action investigates fraudulent management and improper use of the Credit Guarantee Fund.

17. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Federal District Civil Police and the Public Ministry launched Operation Black-Tie on Wednesday to investigate an alleged corruption scheme.

A mega police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Penha and Alemão complexes resulted in 121 deaths, including four police officers, on October 29, 2025. Despite the high number of victims, polls show majority support for the action, with 58% of Rio residents viewing it as a success, though there are gender and ideological divides. Governor Cláudio Castro defended the operation to the STF, while criticisms highlight excesses and political opportunism.

1. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Argentine Federal Police detained a 16-year-old boy in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Caballito for planning a shooting at his former school. The operation stemmed from an FBI alert over threats on social media. Authorities found weapon replicas, Nazi symbols, and notebooks detailing an attack plan in his home.

A massive police operation against the Comando Vermelho in Rio de Janeiro's Alemão and Penha complexes resulted in at least 121 deaths on Tuesday (28), making it the deadliest in state history. Governor Cláudio Castro defended the action as a success despite the loss of four police officers, while President Lula called for coordinated efforts against organized crime. Federal and state authorities announced the creation of an emergency office to combat factions.

26. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Agents from the GEO unit of Spain's National Police intercepted a merchant vessel in the Atlantic carrying 6,500 kilos of hidden cocaine, 600 miles from the Canary Islands. The operation, tipped off by the US DEA, led to the arrest of nine crew members. The Tanzanian-flagged ship was heading to the port of Vigo.