Brazil's government launched a national public security program called "Brazil Against Organized Crime," aimed at curbing ...

A new anti-crime bill in Brazil targets the son of a jailed Red Command gang leader who is using his music to advocate for his father’s freedom. But the measure is unlikely to have much impact on ...

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday launched a new plan to combat organised crime as he faces mounting ...

Organized crime in South America is a threat to the Amazon rainforest, according to a report published on Tuesday, as the encroachment of criminal groups into protected areas fuels violence and sets ...

SAO PAULO — Gunmen in a car opened fire last November at Sao Paulo's airport and killed a cryptocurrency entrepreneur in a daytime hit that was one of Brazil's most shocking recent crimes. Police at ...

SAO PAULO — Brazil on Thursday said it seized 1.2 billion reais (about $220 million) in assets linked to a sprawling criminal network as part of a nationwide investigation into a money laundering ...

Brazil's battle with powerful criminal factions has been a point of tension with the U.S., and a priority during last week's ...

SAO PAULO — Gunmen in a car opened fire last November at Sao Paulo’s airport and killed a cryptocurrency entrepreneur in a daytime hit that was one of Brazil’s most shocking recent crimes. Police at ...