Public Security
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.
Da Mooca Pizza Shop in Pinheiros, west zone of São Paulo, promises a free pizza slice to assault victims in the neighborhood, provided they show a police report. The promotion takes place on Sunday, January 25, the city's anniversary, to foster dialogue on public security. Residents and the Pinheiros Residents Association plan a peaceful demonstration at the site.
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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.
The Brazilian Senate unanimously approved the Anti-Faction Bill on Wednesday, December 10, with 64 votes in favor and none against. The bill, reported by Alessandro Vieira (MDB-SE), toughens penalties for organized crime and establishes a tax on online bets to fund efforts against factions. The proposal returns to the Chamber of Deputies for review of the changes.
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A study by Instituto Sou da Paz shows that Jair Bolsonaro's easing of gun access rules changed the profile of seizures in Brazil's Southeast, with more 9 mm pistols and newer rifles in criminal hands. The research examined 255,900 incidents from 2018 to 2023, indicating rapid migration of legal firearms to the illegal market. President Lula revoked these measures upon taking office, denouncing them as harmful to family safety.
STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the Federal Police to investigate organized crime in Rio de Janeiro under the ADPF das Favelas. The decision follows Operation Contenção, which resulted in 121 deaths in the Penha and Alemão complexes. Moraes met with civil society groups, promising greater Supreme Court involvement and independent expertise with federal oversight.
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In November 2025, Governor Cláudio Castro launched Operation Contenção in Complexo do Alemão, leading to over 100 deaths. Two weeks earlier, Rio Grande do Norte conducted Operation Território Seguro in Natal without shots fired, involving seizures and social services. These actions highlight opposing approaches to fighting organized crime.
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