Lula: Combating violence and organized crime is our priority
Brazil, May 27 (Hibya) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stated that homicide rates in Brazil have fallen to historic lows, emphasizing that combating violence and organized crime is a priority for the government.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stated that according to the Violence Atlas 2026 data, the homicide rate per 100,000 people in the country has dropped to a historic low. Lula said that in the first quarter of 2026, the lowest homicide and robbery-related death rates of the last decade were recorded.
Lula emphasized that this decline has been supported by the government's policies against organized crime, listing legislative changes, security programs, strengthening institutions, and international cooperation measures.
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