Brazil Regions Call For Stable Public Security Funding Through Gambling Taxes

Leaders from across Southern and Southeastern Brazil gathered in Rio de Janeiro with a shared mission. Discussions ranged widely, but a clear theme emerged around public security and how to pay for the systems needed to support it. A fresh joint document now outlines where the regions want federal action.

Good to Know

• Governors want fixed odds betting tax revenue sent directly to states for public security.
• Carta do Rio de Janeiro calls for stronger data integration and anti money laundering measures.
• Leaders also request more influence in national security planning and better compensation rules.

Regional Governors Push For New Public Security Funding Plan

The Carta do Rio de Janeiro surfaced after a weekend meeting in the city, where governors from South and Southeast regions assembled to align priorities. The letter touches multiple elements of public security, from advanced biometric tools to integrated intelligence systems, though financial structure took center stage throughout the talks.

Leaders argued that public security work cannot rely on unstable or temporary streams of cash. They want a share of the federal tax collected from fixed odds betting, channeled directly to states so long term programs can function without constant budget battles. Officials said the gambling sector now generates enough national revenue to support sustainable plans.

Governors also pressed for stronger federal coordination, especially in data sharing and responses to money laundering networks tied to organized crime. They said broad criminal investigations lose effectiveness when states operate in fragmented systems.

Rio de Janeiro Governor Cláudio Castro underscored the need for solutions rooted in cooperation and technical planning, saying:

“Public security cannot be seen in an ideological way. Here we talk about financing, technology, integration and registration. The appreciation of professionals and strategies can never be neglected.”

The document reinforces recurring demands for a stronger state role in national-level conversations about security. Leaders insist that regional autonomy must remain intact, particularly for police forces. They also request compensation programs for states that spend their own budgets addressing crimes defined at the federal level.

Governors wrapped up the event by underlining that real progress depends on aligned action among states, federal authorities and society, setting the stage for future discussions on how new funding and shared systems can support that goal.

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