Brazil states boost police spending 9.7% annually, focus on Military Police

A Justa research center study reports Brazilian states increased policing expenditures by an average of 9.7% per year from 2023 to 2025, totaling R$ 103.5 billion, with a focus on the Military Police. The data indicates a sustained fiscal commitment to public security, though the study's methodology and breakdown by state remain unspecified. This trend reflects a political priority on law enforcement amid broader security debates.