The Rio de Janeiro administration has initiated a R$5,000 (US$1,000) reward for each rifle seized by law enforcement officers, per an official decree published on Monday, 21. The reward applies to officers who, during their duty or because of it, confiscate unregistered firearms, specifically rifles, regardless of making an arrest or detaining a minor found […]
Related Posts
Sky-High Salaries: Why Brazil’s Judiciary Costs So Much More Than France’s
Brazil’s judicial system incurs significant costs, as highlighted by cases managed by Judge Maria Izabel Pena Pieranti. She handled the 2022 homicide case involving a German consul in Rio de Janeiro and revealed ties between the police, organized crime, and politicians. In November 2023, local media reported that Pieranti earned a paycheck totaling 1.1 million […]
Brazil’s nuclear submarine development sparks debate with the UN Atomic Energy Agency
As part of a significant defense project for Brazil, the country is developing a nuclear submarine, as the cornerstone of Brazil’s marine defense This venture involves military secrets regarding the vessel’s future reactor, which the country wishes to keep confidential. However, this requirement has stirred a clash with the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency […]
Brazil’s Embraer Expands into Middle Eastern Defense Market
Embraer, a leading Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, is set to open a research center for the Middle East in Saudi Arabia. This move aims to serve this region’s and Asia Pacific defense markets. Caetano Spuldaro Neto, Embraer’s vice president, announced the plan in Riyadh. He shared the vision of making Saudi Arabia a key regional hub […]