In a landmark decision, the Brazilian Supreme Court ruled the state liable for injuries from stray bullets in police and military operations. This ruling enhances state accountability and highlights the need for government responsibility in urban security conflicts. During a key court session, Justice Flavio Dino criticized aggressive policing as ineffective. He noted that reducing […]
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