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How Brazil's two leading presidential candidates are talking about crime

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What happened

Crime is at the top of voters' concerns in Brazil ahead of Sunday's national elections.

Many are calling for tougher measures — part of a broader rightward shift across Latin America.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:07:41 UTC.

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