From January to September 2023, São Paulo witnessed a 9.6% decrease in intentional homicides, reporting 1,931 cases. It’s the lowest since 2001, a noteworthy decrease in over two decades. In September, homicides fell to 238, 5.9% less than in 2022. Robberies leading to death also declined, hitting a historic low with 119 cases this year, […]
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