Criminal Gangs and Militias in Brazil
Organized crime's presence has risen by five points in a year, now reaching 19% of the population, according to a Datafolha survey.
The study reveals that criminal gangs and militias are present in neighborhoods home to approximately 28.5 million residents.
- The phenomenon is most common in capitals, large cities, and the Northeast region.
- The presence of these organizations affects all income groups.
- Black Brazilians report the presence of organized crime more frequently.
27% of respondents living in dominated territories know of clandestine cemeteries, and 40% report crossing "cracolândias" (open-air drug use zones) daily.
Author's summary: Organized crime affects 28.5 million Brazilians.
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