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Brazil’s election turns on the fight against crime
02 October 2026

Brazil’s election turns on the fight against crime

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Crime is at the top of voters’ concerns in Brazil heading into Sunday’s national elections. Many are calling for tougher measures — part of a broader rightward shift across Latin America, where security has become a defining political issue.
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