São Paulo registers a 9.2% reduction in rape and 26% in homicide in January
The city of São Paulo recorded a significant drop in rape and homicide cases in January, according to recent data from the Secretary of Public Security (SSP).
Police: 9% fewer criminal offenses registered last year, mostly thefts recorded
Lithuanian police report a 9% decrease in registered criminal offenses in the past year, primarily due to a reduction in thefts and domestic violence incidents.
Courts Expand Implementation of Violence Reduction Course
Latvian courts are increasingly requiring offenders to attend violence reduction courses as part of temporary protection measures for victims.
Trump's 'no-nonsense' DC crackdown tops 10k arrests as DOJ declares era of 'unchecked violence is over'
President Trump's initiative has led to over 10,000 arrests and the recovery of more than 1,000 illegal firearms in Washington, D.C., according to reports from Fox News.
Carnival 2026 in Ceará is the least violent in the last 17 years; see data
Ceará reported the least violent Carnival since 2009, with significant decreases in various crimes compared to the previous year.
Violence in Argentina: Milei wants tougher penalties against criminal children
Argentinian President Milei is pushing for a reduction in the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years to tackle juvenile crime.
Edomex Achieves Historic Reduction in Femicide; Violeta Operations and LIBRE Courts Strengthen Women's Protection
The government of Edomex, led by Delfina Gómez Álvarez, has achieved a historic reduction in femicides, implementing permanent Violeta Operations and LIBRE Courts to enhance protection for women across 11 municipalities under Gender Violence Alert.
Mexico registers a reduction in intentional homicides not seen in a decade
Mexico has reported an unprecedented 40% reduction in intentional homicides in 2025, achieving levels not seen since 2016, according to the National Public Security System.