organized crime

A Police Civil operation in Rio's Maré complex on Tuesday (5) led to road closures on expressways, suspension of classes in 41 schools, and disruptions to health units. The target was a group linked to Comando Vermelho involved in vehicle and cargo thefts. Criminals reacted by blocking the Linha Vermelha.

22 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Sou da Paz Institute and other civil society organizations launch a manifesto on Thursday (23) calling for a CPMI to investigate arms and ammunition trafficking in Brazil. Signed by more than 100 people, the document highlights the lack of an updated national diagnosis on illegal arms market routes.