The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) in Brazil presented on Friday the first report of its 'Brazil Against Organised Crime' plan, outlining expanded federal measures to combat criminal factions and strengthen security infrastructure nationwide. The initiative focuses on coordinated action in policing, intelligence sharing, and prison security reforms.
Coordinated Federal Measures
During a press conference in Brasilia, MJSP Executive Secretary Ademar Borges announced that the government has already initiated measures targeting organized crime in the Amazon region and reinforcing prison security. The federal government allocated R$66 million for operations of the Integrated Forces to Combat Organized Crime (FICCOs) in the Amazon. A new agreement worth R$150 million was signed with the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) to support investments by the Federal Police (PF), Federal Highway Police (PRF), and National Force across the nine Amazon states.
Investments in Community Policing
Authorities also announced an investment of over R$200 million for police operations aimed at preventing organized crime groups from recruiting residents in economically vulnerable communities, as reported by Brasil 247.
Prison Security Reforms
On prison reforms, Borges stated that enhanced security measures would be implemented in facilities identified as strategic coordination points for criminal organizations. Strengthening security in these units is expected to weaken the operational capabilities of criminal factions. These prison-focused initiatives are linked to Operation Mute, launched in 2023 and reinforced under the new federal strategy. Since its launch, the operation has reached 680 prison units and involved over 41,000 prison officers.
Intelligence Integration
National Secretary of Penal Policies Andre Garcia described the initiative as an unprecedented effort to confront organized crime comprehensively. He emphasized that disrupting communication between prison networks and external criminal groups remains a key objective. Garcia also highlighted increased intelligence integration among security agencies and announced security upgrades in prison units across all regions of Brazil.
