“While Brazil, according to United Nations data, holds the record as the country with the highest number of homicides in the world, a new trend has brought hope for changing this grim statistic. According to a report published on July 24 by the non-governmental organization Brazilian Forum on Public Security (FBSP), homicides have decreased across the country: In 2024, Brazil recorded 44,127 homicides – the lowest number since 2012. This marks a 5.4% decrease compared to 2023 and a 25% drop compared to 2012.”

From Le Monde.