More than 1,200 Police and Military Candidates Run for Office in Brazil’s 2026 Elections

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Issue Aug 12-18 2026: As Brazil approaches the 2026 elections, police and military figures continue to expand their presence in electoral politics. Although the number of such candidates has declined since 2022, their continued prominence reflects the influence of tough-on-crime and security focused politics in Brazil.

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