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A couple suspected of involvement in homicides and drug trafficking was arrested in Feira de Santana, Brazil, with the man destroying his cellphone as police arrived.

São Paulo state recorded a significant drop in homicides and robberies in January, reaching the lowest levels seen in 26 years.

Latvia recorded its lowest number of murders since regaining independence, with only 33 confirmed homicides in the previous year.

Two separate tragic events in Opole Voivodeship involve the discovery of the bodies of two women and two men, prompting ongoing police and prosecution investigations.

A Korean researcher discusses the challenges of digital control in intimate relationships, highlighting the alarming rate of partner homicides in South Korea compared to Australia.

Ten suspects tied to various homicides in Petrolina have been arrested, including one individual linked to 15 fatalities.

A police operation in Amapá led to multiple arrests for involvement in homicides and drug trafficking, with significant evidence seized from various locations.

Homicides and robberies have seen a notable decline in Buenos Aires during 2025 according to preliminary crime data.

Crime rates in Buenos Aires have reached the lowest levels in 31 years, making the city the second safest in the Americas.

The U.S. government has designated six Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups amid a staggering rise in violence and homicide rates linked to their activities.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa highlighted the effectiveness of security ministers in reducing violent crime rates, specifically noting a 26% drop in homicides in Guayaquil following the capture of its criminal mayor.

The Government Delegate in Madrid claims a historic low in crime rates despite rising incidents of murder, sexual assault, and drug trafficking in the region.

Petrolina has experienced a surge in violence, with ten homicides reported in a single week, including two recent shootings that left one dead and one injured.

During the 2026 carnival in Pernambuco, Brazil, at least 57 homicides were reported while over 2.8 million tourists visited the state, marking the lowest homicide count since records began in 2004.

Pablo Laurta faces new charges in Córdoba for possessing explicit sexual images of minors while already being charged with multiple homicides.

The number of homicides in Petrolina, Brazil, has escalated to seven in under a week, prompting investigations by local police.

Four men were found dead in the center of Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

There is increasing advocacy for suicides associated with domestic abuse to be treated as potential homicides, amid concerns that current reporting is inadequate.

A man suspected of violent assaults and homicides died during a confrontation with the military police in Redenção, Brazil.

A man from Alagoas was arrested in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, in connection with commission of murders back in 2012.

A councilman from Cabaceiras do Paraguaçu in Bahia was arrested while attempting to escape over a roof, suspected of involvement in homicides and leading a criminal faction.

A tragic weekend in Tampere as police investigate two homicides, including one in Nekala.

Two homicides occurred in Tampere over the weekend, both being investigated as murders by the police.

Six individuals were arrested in Maranhão, Brazil, during a police operation targeting a criminal faction involved in drug trafficking and homicides.

Most of the homicides in the Vale do Paraíba region are linked to activities around wine cellars, according to police reports.

The Civil Police of Pernambuco launched Operation 'Take Back Control,' arresting six individuals suspected of involvement in homicides and drug trafficking in Barra de Guabiraba.

A 22-year-old man was found shot dead in his car in Rahat, Israel, with police indicating that the shooting may be criminal in nature.

A man suspected of two homicides in Manaus was arrested along with an explosive device.

Two food basket sellers were discovered dead in the trunk of a car in Salvador, Brazil, with gunshot wounds.

President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized a 42% drop in intentional homicides during her term while denying that her government seeks to 'hide' missing persons.

President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the 42% decrease in the average daily homicides from September 2024 to January 2026 is a collective achievement of the entire nation.

Two small municipalities in the West region of São Paulo achieved a historic milestone of 25 years without a single homicide recorded.

Nine individuals, including a 69-year-old woman alleged to be the leader of a drug trafficking and money laundering operation, were arrested in the Greater Curitiba area during a Civil Police operation.

The Mexican government reported a 42% reduction in intentional homicides from September 2024 to January 2026, with January 2026 being the lowest month for such crimes in 10 years.

José Matheus Silveira Carneiro, known as Galo Cego, was arrested in Vidigal and is accused of being responsible for a series of homicides in Tocantins.

A woman from Alagoas was arrested in a multi-state operation targeting drug trafficking, homicides, and money laundering in Brazil.

Sweden experienced no gun homicides in January 2023, a notable decrease not seen since March 2018, attributed to various factors including weather and law enforcement actions.

The number of murdered women in Ecuador has surged by almost 50%, with gangs seeking to recruit them into administrative and financial roles.

In 2025, Paraíba recorded an average of three violent deaths per day, with a total of 1,026 homicides, according to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

Justice has ruled that singer Relber André Pereira Costa will be tried by the Jury Court for four counts of attempted homicide.

Three homicides occurred in Belém and Icoaraci within 24 hours, with investigations ongoing into the public street crimes that took place both during the day and night.

The Mexican government reports a 30% reduction in homicides in Michoacán following the implementation of the National Security Strategy and the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice.

The police operation in Petrolina and Juazeiro aims to intensify patrols to dismantle criminal groups involved in homicides and drug trafficking.

Omar García Harfuch reported a 30% reduction in intentional homicides in Michoacán as part of the national security strategy and the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice, which has resulted in 1,200 arrests.

The article discusses the record low number of homicides in the USA in 2025, referencing an article published in The New York Times, and raises questions about its implications for Estonia.

A young man has been sentenced to three months of conditional imprisonment for causing the deaths of two 17-year-olds in a quarry accident last summer in Laitila.

An integrated operation by the Civil and Military Police of Sergipe was launched against individuals suspected of serious crimes, resulting in arrests and seizures in Poço Redondo and Canindé de São Francisco.

Doctor João Batista do Couto Neto is set to be tried by jury on charges of six qualified homicides related to patient deaths following surgeries, as decided by the court.

January 2026 has recorded the lowest number of intentional homicides in Mexico since daily records began in December 2018, with 1,468 murders reported across the country.

Five individuals were arrested and 45 judicial warrants executed during Operation Criminal Triad, aimed at a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and homicides in Alagoas.