Homicides
Police lethality in SP hits record at end of 2025
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São Paulo's Public Security Secretariat released 2025 data showing 834 deaths by police, with the fourth quarter recording 276 victims, the highest since 2015. While homicides fell 4% statewide to 2,527, the capital saw a 6% rise to 530 cases. Experts criticize the rising lethality trend under Governor Tarcísio de Freitas's administration.
A 17-year-old, Diler A. S., was fatally stabbed twice in the back on vizconde de Arlesson street in Entrevías, Puente de Vallecas. Police are investigating it as a gang-related crime involving Trinitarios and Ñetas. The attack happened at 3 p.m. near a playground and a train station.
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The Subsecretaría de Prevención del Delito announced on Monday the start of preliminary weekly reports on homicide victims. The first report showed 97 victims from President José Antonio Kast's inauguration to April 12, a 2.1% increase from 2025. Annually, figures indicate a 12.8% decrease.
Cali recorded 16 homicides over the velitas weekend, from December 7 to 9, 2025. Most cases relate to fights, intolerance, and alcohol consumption, according to the Metropolitan Police. This brings the city close to 1,000 homicides for the year so far.
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Violence struck Macuspana, Tabasco, with the shooting deaths of three women on Saturday, November 8, bringing the total to six homicides in three days despite the Jaguar I security operation. The victims were attacked while gathering in a local neighborhood. Federal and municipal authorities responded with patrols, but no arrests were reported.