“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.
Probes have led to the arrest of two perpetrators, both military police officers. The motives and the mastermind behind the killings remain unknown. Rio prosecutors vowed not to reach “a hasty conclusion.”