Brazil: operation Mulher Segura arrests over 57,000 aggressors in 141 days

The Mulher Segura 2026 operation, led by Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security, resulted in the arrest of 57,790 aggressors and assistance to 228,000 victims over 141 days. The operation focused on preventing and repressing violence against women, with 49,129 arrests made in flagrant situations and 8,661 through judicial warrants. The South region had the highest percentage of arrests at 36%, followed by the Central-West (26%) and Southeast (18%). A total of 123,878 police officers and 44,906 vehicles were mobilized across 4,253 municipalities. The initiative, which began on June 1, aims to combat violence against women and includes preventive and educational actions. The Ministry expects to remove 100,000 aggressors from the streets by year-end.