“We have a trend, almost a confirmation, of a reduction of around 6% [5.7%] in the so-called intentional lethal violent crimes,” Justice and Public Security Minister Dino said while presenting a preliminary assessment of the ministry’s efforts this year.
At least 165 video surveillance projects with facial recognition are reported to be underway across the country. In the Southeast, 21.7 mi people are subject to this technology, compared to 14.1 mi in the Northeast.
The president signed a decree establishing operations to guarantee law and order at the airports of Guarulhos, in São Paulo; and Galeão, in Rio; as well as the ports of Santos, in São Paulo; Itaguaí, in Rio de Janeiro; and Rio City.
The Ministry of Justice will release a guideline about recording time, authorized personnel for accessing the footage, and rules for storing and sharing the recordings.
The risks of people in the slums most exposed to gunfire developing depression and anxiety are more than twice as high as in other communities. Prevalence is also higher for insomnia and high blood pressure.