Lula government debates security ministry and faces political pressure on safety

The government of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is facing internal debate and political pressure over its security policies. Lula has decided against creating a new Ministry of Public Security, a move that has sparked internal discussion, especially following the departure of a key minister. At the same time, his political opponents are focusing their criticism on public safety issues, while Lula has criticized military interventions in Latin America and proposed salary increases for federal police.