Crime concerns have escalated in Brazil, becoming the top issue for nearly 60% of its citizens. Despite a notable decline in murder rates in big cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, other crimes have surged. São Paulo, for instance, has experienced a significant drop in murders, now at 10 per 100,000 people from […]
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