According to a recent Ipsos survey, 60% of respondents in Brazil reported witnessing or hearing about drug-related crimes in their localities within the past year. Conducted across 29 countries, Brazil ranked third in terms of perception of such crimes, trailing Thailand and Chile, who each reported 66%. The global average stands at 29%. Furthermore, 72% […]
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