An Ipsos survey conducted globally placed Brazil at the lowest for personal security satisfaction, with only 53% of Brazilians satisfied, starkly contrasting the global average of 73%. This extensive study, which lasted from December 22, 2023, to January 5, 2024, covered 30 countries and involved 24,269 participants, including 1,000 Brazilians. Indonesia, Singapore, the Netherlands, and India […]
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