In Brazil, the shadow of urban violence has a long reach, prompting citizens and businesses alike to shore up defenses. Cities, with São Paulo at the forefront, are seeing an upsurge in demand for private security measures. The scene is set: 3,359 registered firms, bolstered by an equal number of unregistered entities, craft a robust […]
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