Public security
Lula demands arrest of militiamen in Rio speech
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Saturday urged Rio de Janeiro interim governor Ricardo Couto to arrest thieves and militiamen who ran the state. The remarks came during the inauguration of a Fiocruz center.
São Paulo state recorded 86 feminicides from January to March 2026, the highest for a first quarter since 2018, up 41% from 2025. March saw the most cases in the historical series, with 30 occurrences. The Public Security Secretariat highlights measures to combat violence against women.
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After more than six hours of blockade, state authorities and commissioners from Juan R. Escudero agreed to free the Autopista del Sol and the Federal Highway Mexico-Acapulco. Communities demanded the withdrawal of community police from unrecognized organizations. The state government pledged to establish a permanent dialogue table.