US EditionIn Brazil, Government Welcomes Reduction in Homicides
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The number of homicides has reached its lowest level since 2012. This result can be attributed to the initiatives taken by President Lula's government in the area of public safety, but also to the ongoing lull between the country's major gangs, as well as to the ageing of the population.
Seeking tranquility and security, many Brazilians wonder which state is the safest to live in. The Safest Cities in Brazil Yearbook, released in 2024, named Santa Catarina the leader in public safety in the country. Based on data from the Ministry of Health and the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the study evaluated homicide rates to determine the safest places. With a rate of 9.2 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, Santa …
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