The European Union and Brazil have signed an agreement that strengthens the partnership between Europol and Brazilian law enforcement, enabling the exchange of operational information.
This milestone will bolster joint efforts in tackling serious organised crime and terrorism, reinforcing security on both sides of the Atlantic.
The agreement was signed Thursday by Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner and the Minister of Justice and Public Security of Brazil, Ricardo Lewandowski, in the presence of Europol’s Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle.
Brazil has been a key partner for Europol since 2017, with a strong record of operational cooperation across various crime areas, including drug trafficking, cybercrime and human trafficking.
This agreement will further strengthen law enforcement collaboration, helping to disrupt criminal networks and combat transnational crime more effectively.
Brazil is the first country in Latin America to sign such an agreement with the EU.
The agreement is now subject to the European Parliament’s consent before its final implementation.
Europol stands ready to support its full execution, further deepening operational engagement with Brazil in the fight against serious organised crime.
