Sao Paulo, May 29 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday welcomed new data from the 2026 Violence Atlas, which shows that Brazil has recorded the lowest homicide rate per 100,000 inhabitants in its historical series. The report was released by the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA) and the Brazilian Forum on Public Security.

In a post on social media, Lula said the figures reflect ongoing federal efforts to strengthen public security and reduce violent crime across the country. He noted that the 2024 reference data marks a significant improvement in key safety indicators, including intentional homicides and deaths resulting from robberies.

According to the president, Brazil also registered the lowest l...