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flag Criminal gangs now control over a third of Brazil's Amazon municipalities, fueling violence and crime.

flag Criminal gangs, including the Red Command, have expanded into over a third of Brazil's Amazon municipalities, driving a surge in violence and making the region a key spot for transnational crime. flag The number of municipalities with gang presence rose from 178 to 260 in 2024. flag The expansion coincided with an increase in illegal mining under former President Jair Bolsonaro. flag Despite efforts by the current government, the report calls for more coordinated policies and local development to curb illegal activities and protect the Amazon.

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