Public Security

Chamber approves Public Security PEC in two rounds

March 04, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved the Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal on the night of March 4, 2026, with 461 votes in favor and 14 against in the second round. The text, which provides funding through bets and the pre-salt social fund, heads to the Senate after negotiations that removed a plebiscite on reducing the age of criminal majority. The approval reflects dialogue between the government, the rapporteur, and the House president.

McLaren 570S abandoned after crashing into tree in Juriquilla, Querétaro

A black McLaren 570S without license plates was abandoned after crashing into a tree in a roundabout in Juriquilla, Querétaro. The incident happened around 05:00 hours this Sunday. Authorities towed the vehicle for investigation.

Woman dies in shootout during off-duty PM's intervention in São Paulo robbery

April 11, 2026 Reported by AI

A 53-year-old woman died on Saturday afternoon (11) on Avenida Regente Feijó in Tatuapé, east zone of São Paulo, struck by a stray bullet during a shootout between an off-duty military police officer and criminals attempting to steal a motorcycle. The victim was taken to Pronto-Socorro Tatuapé but succumbed to her injuries. The case is under investigation by DHPP and the Military Police.

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Chamber faces impasse on age of majority in Security PEC

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Authorities deal second blow to Santa Rosa Cartel in Guanajuato

Guanajuato authorities dealt a second consecutive blow to the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel by seizing over 55,000 liters of illicit hydrocarbon in properties in Santa Cruz de Juventino Rosas and Villagrán. The operation involved an armed confrontation that injured one officer. Weapons, vehicles, and stolen goods were also confiscated.

Chamber approves anti-faction bill without bets taxation

February 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved the Anti-Faction Bill (PL 5582/25) on the night of February 24, toughening penalties against criminal organizations and militias. Authored by the executive branch, the bill now heads to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for sanction after Senate amendments. The symbolic vote removed the proposed taxation on online bets.

Piauí secretary invited to head public security in Lula government

Justice and Public Security Minister Wellington César Lima e Silva has invited Piauí's Public Security Secretary Francisco Lucas Costa Veloso, known as Chico Lucas, to lead the National Public Security Secretariat. The announcement is expected this week. Lucas is a trusted figure of Governor Rafael Fonteles and was requested by the National Council of Public Security Secretaries.

Brazilian politicians visit Bukele's prison in El Salvador

January 19, 2026 Reported by AI

Since January 2023, 14 Brazilian politicians, including deputies and a governor, have visited El Salvador to tour the Cecot prison, inspired by Nayib Bukele's security policies. These trips cost at least R$407,200 in public funds. The facility is praised by visitors but criticized for torture allegations and mass incarceration.

April 10, 2026 07:33