Rio Prosecutor Calls End-Crime Pledge 'Populist', Urges State Policy

Rio de Janeiro's Attorney General Antonio José Campos Moreira criticized promises to end organized crime as populist and irresponsible, advocating for a state-level security policy over government-specific initiatives. The statement signals friction between judicial and executive branches over crime strategy, underscoring political tensions ahead of elections. Feasible goal, he argues, is reducing crime to acceptable levels, not eradication.