
Proposal provides for greater integration between federal, state and municipal governments in the fight against organized crime
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The Federal Senate approved the Public Security PEC this Tuesday (3), a proposal that seeks changes in the organization of police forces and the fight against organized crime across the country.
The approval of the Public Security PEC by the Federal Senate, this Tuesday (3), paves the way for changes in the organization of police forces and the fight against organized crime across the country. In Rio de Janeiro, where police operations and clashes are part of the routine of communities dominated by factions, the proposal foresees greater integration between federal, state and municipal governments, in addition to new assignments for security forces.

According to the São Paulo SSP, a suspect died after being hit by a GCM agent during an approach for drug trafficking. The man resisted, threatened officers with a knife and tried to disarm an officer. A knife, a functional weapon with five rounds of ammunition, drugs, a cell phone and R$853 were seized. The case was registered as a homicide resulting from police intervention.

Antônio Victor de Araújo Ferreira, 'Moskou', was acquitted of five attempted murders, but convicted of being part of a criminal organization in Fortaleza. The 2025 shooting attack, which left five injured, was reportedly in retaliation for the death of his girlfriend Bianca dos Santos, aged 15, and her sister, Maria Beatriz, aged 20.

The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais opened criminal investigative procedures regarding previously recorded deaths and will open a new procedure regarding last Sunday's death. The victim's family member claims that the police vehicle had a giroflex and headlights off during the approach, characterizing an illicit action, according to a published report.

Elaine Lourenço Menezes Nunes and five military police officers were arrested in Rio de Janeiro after trying to forcibly take over the company of her ex-husband, auctioneer Rogério Menezes Nunes, who died on October 22. The group invaded the headquarters on Avenida Brasil, in Santa Cruz, West Zone, arrested employees, damaged cameras and tried to remove documents. Elaine was charged with trespassing, qualified damage and cell phone theft; four police officers and two other men were indicted for attempted illegal occupation.

A man was shot dead when he arrived home on a motorcycle after leaving the gym. At least eight shell casings were found at the scene. The identity of the victim and suspects, as well as the motivation for the homicide, are unknown.

PF investigation reveals scheme of fraud and embezzlement of money from INSS pensions, with losses of up to R$6.3 billion between 2019 and 2024. Antunes is identified as facilitator and Camisotti as leader of the undue discount scheme discovered in Operação Sem Desconto.