BRIn 2025, more than 8 Black individuals were killed by police violence daily across nine Brazilian states, according to the 'Pele Alvo' report by the Rede de Observatórios da Segurança. Out of 4,330 victims of police lethality in these states, 3,104 were Black, representing 71.7% of the total. The data highlights a significant increase compared to 2024, where 4,068 deaths were recorded overall. The majority of victims were young men aged between 18 and 39, with a concentration among those aged 18 to 29. The report emphasizes that the pattern of police violence against Black youth in peripheral areas has persisted over seven editions of the study, totaling 28,799 deaths. In 2025, 312 children and adolescents under 18 were affected by police violence, showing an increase from 298 in 2024. The report calls for urgent changes in Brazil’s security model and policing practices.
Bias read (Left): The article presents data highlighting systemic racial disparities in police violence, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on Black communities and calling for urgent policy reforms. It uses strong language to critique the current security model and frames the issue as a failure of state policy,
