During the first half of 2023, Brazil recorded a 3.4% decrease in homicides, amounting to 19,700 reported cases. This is a continuation of a trend from 2022, which saw a 1% decline in intentional violent deaths, the lowest in recent years. Roraima led the states with the most significant decline at 22.5%. However, in contrast […]
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