Política militar do Brasil

"THE last time a big Brazilian city was attacked was in 1711, when a French corsair briefly captured Rio de Janeiro. The country’s official defence review states that “at present, Brazil has no enemies”. Nonetheless, Brazil maintains the world’s 15th-biggest standing army, and spends more on defence than Israel does".

"During the past year, soldiers have spent nearly 100 days patrolling city streets—double the number from the previous nine years combined".

Brazil’s army is becoming a de facto police force

Patrolling on the border and on city streets is a growing part of what the army does

economist.com