EXECUTIVE TARGETING ON THE RISE

Summary The landscape of corporate security is facing an unprecedented escalation. According to the Security Executive Council (SEC) — a private research and advisory firm...

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ORGANIZED CRIME OR TERRORISM? THE RISKS OF RECLASSIFYING BRAZILIAN CRIMINAL GROUPS

Summary The debate over whether Brazilian criminal factions should be classified as terrorist organizations has recently gained prominence. At the center of this debate are...

BRAZIL’S PIPELINE FUEL THEFT: STRUCTURAL RISKS AND CRIMINAL CONVERGENCE

Summary Pipeline fuel theft in Brazil has re-emerged as a multidimensional risk to critical energy infrastructure. Recent investigations, including Operation Haras, reveal increasingly sophisticated criminal...

ORGANIZED CRIME AND MONEY LAUNDERING IN BRAZIL’S SOLAR ENERGY SECTOR

Summary Brazil’s solar boom has become both a symbol of sustainability and a new target for organized crime. The rapid expansion of renewable energy, combined...

HYDRIC STRESS AND ENERGY RISK: IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS IN BRAZIL

Summary Brazil is currently facing a renewed phase of hydric stress driven by extreme heat, reduced rainfall, and increasing pressure on water reservoirs. This scenario...

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SÃO PAULO SECURITY INCIDENTS – APRIL MONTHLY BULLETIN

The State of São Paulo registered a record number of femicides committed in public spaces, with 109 victims murdered in the street, at work,...

MACAÉ SECURITY INCIDENTS – APRIL MONTHLY BULLETIN

04/04/2026 - On Saturday afternoon (4), the Military Police arrested a couple for drug trafficking in the Favela da Linha. Following an anonymous tip,...

ANGRA DOS REIS SECURITY INCIDENTS – APRIL MONTHLY BULLETIN

04/04/2026 - On Saturday (4), two men were caught red-handed selling drugs at Anil Beach. The pair acted as a delivery service between beachgoers...

RIO DE JANEIRO SECURITY INCIDENTS – APRIL MONTHLY BULLETIN

The first quarter of 2026 saw a dramatic 144% surge in thefts and robberies of electric and hybrid vehicles in the state of Rio...