Ministry of Justice says that more than 258 thousand professionals will work in security in the 2nd shift

The Ministry of Justice reported this Saturday (24) that more than 258,000 public professionals were mobilized to provide security during the second round of the 2026 Elections.

This Sunday, around 158 million Brazilians will be able to go to the polls to choose president and governors, in the federation units where there is a second round. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and Flávio Bolsonaro are running for Palácio do Planalto.

According to the ministry, the total number of agents includes 258,426 agents integrated between state and federal forces. To support the operation across the country, the mobilization has the support of 24,756 vehicles, 171 vessels and 64 aircraft.

The operation contingent is distributed as follows among the institutions:

State forces: will have a workforce of 255,060 professionals, supported by 23,534 vehicles, 171 vessels and 54 aircraft.

Federal Highway Police: will operate with a staff of 3,200 police officers, 1,200 vehicles and 10 aircraft.

National Force: 166 professionals and 22 vehicles will participate.

According to the MJ, the data released this Saturday is partial. The consolidated numbers from the Federal Police (PF) have not yet been integrated into the current survey and should be included and updated as soon as processing is completed.