Uma análise acerca dos homicídios incidentes no nordeste do Brasil em decorrência do tráfico de drogas e das facções criminosas

Abstract

This final project investigates the relationship between homicides in the Northeast region of Brazil and the activities of drug trafficking and criminal gangs. The main objective is to analyze how organized crime has contributed to the increase in violence, with an emphasis on murders motivated by territorial disputes and control of the drug market. The research uses a qualitative and quantitative approach, gathering statistical data on homicides in recent years, with the presence of reports from public security experts. The results indicate that the presence of criminal gangs intensifies conflicts, resulting in a significant increase in homicides, especially among young people and in vulnerable urban areas. Furthermore, the work analyzes the structuring of organized crime, both inside and outside prisons, highlighting the expansion of its activities following the emergence of criminal gangs, such as Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC). These organizations served as the basis for the formation of several other gangs in different states of Brazil. The study shows that the increase in the number of homicides is directly related to the expansion of these factions, which has generated conflicts over drug trafficking territories. In addition, the work discusses current public policies and the need for an integrated approach to address the issue, including prevention, education and social reintegration actions. The conclusion points to the urgent need for a joint effort between the government, civil society and communities to reduce violence and offer alternatives to drug trafficking. This study aims to contribute to the understanding of the dynamics of violence in the Northeast and propose viable solutions to a complex and multifaceted problem.