Justice Minister Flávio Dino stated that Bahia is a major public safety issue in Brazil. He said the federal government is discussing solutions with Bahia’s governor and security secretary. “We are working to improve security measures,” said Dino. After an event in São Paulo, he added that federal help has increased. This comes in the […]
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