Brazil's Homicide Rates Hit Record Lows: A New Era of Public Safety

President Lula applauds Brazil's historic low in homicide rates per 100,000 inhabitants, reported by the 2026 Violence Atlas. Federal initiatives, including legislation against organized crime, are credited for the decline. Ongoing international efforts also bolster public safety and combat environmental crimes.

In a significant public safety milestone, Brazil has achieved its lowest-ever homicide rate per 100,000 inhabitants, according to the newly released 2026 Violence Atlas. The data, unveiled by the Institute for Applied Economic Research and the Brazilian Forum on Public Security, brings good news to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who announced the achievement via social media.

Lula asserted that the historic decline in violence results from federal efforts to reinforce public safety and reduce violent crime. He acknowledged that while the overall homicide figures remain high, the downward trend is indicative of positive progress driven by concerted policy interventions. Key initiatives include the Anti-Faction Law and the "Brazil Against Organized Crime" program, aimed at dismantling criminal networks.

Further reforms are underway, with a Public Security Amendment currently under Senate review, aiming to elevate federal coordination in national security. Additionally, international collaborations continue to play a vital role in tackling transnational crimes, highlighted by the Amazon International Police Cooperation Center targeting environmental crimes and illicit activities across the Pan-Amazon region.