How security and crime influence voting in Brazil

On a sunny Saturday morning in Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, Fátima Pinho shares her experiences of living in a favela marked by police violence. She recounts the tragic death of her son, Paulo Roberto, at the hands of police, which led her to establish the Mães de Manguinhos organization to support mothers who lose children to violence. In contrast, Rildo Anjos, a former military officer and owner of a shooting club in Niterói, advocates for gun ownership and believes in a strong police response to crime. The article highlights the stark differences in their perspectives on security and state violence, reflecting broader societal divides in Brazil regarding crime and policing. While Fátima supports Lula da Silva's approach focused on social prevention, Rildo aligns with Flávio Bolsonaro's tougher stance on crime.