Brazil: Security dominates Lula-Bolsonaro election duel as gang control spreads

Security has become the central theme in Brazil's presidential race between Lula and Bolsonaro, with researcher Roberta Fernandes highlighting that the Terceiro Comando Puro gang controls the Cabana do Pai Tomás community in Rio, recruiting children and exercising full territorial control. This reflects broader gang expansion and public concern, shaping campaign rhetoric. The claim is based on a single researcher's statement, with limited corroboration.