U.S.-Style Gun Politics Are Spreading in Latin America
As crime levels rise, pro-gun positions are gaining strength in conservative movements across the region, worrying security experts.
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As crime levels rise, pro-gun positions are gaining strength in conservative movements across the region, worrying security experts.
Former President Jair Bolsonaro tried to convert a country with few weapons into one where firearm ownership and lack of regulation meant personal freedom; his successor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has been moving to undo pro-gun policies
Jonathan Schmidt arrived at Federal Police headquarters in the center of Rio de Janeiro with a travel bag carrying a golden pistol and seven rifles, one peeking out of the zipper. “I’m in love with guns,” said Schmidt. “I’d have over 2,000 if the government allowed.” Schmidt already has his firearms registered with the army,…
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Jonathan Schmidt just made the deadline, arriving at Federal Police headquarters in the center of Rio de Janeiro with a travel bag carrying a golden pistol and seven rifles, one peeking out of the zipper. “I’m in love with guns,” said Schmidt. “I’d have over 2,000 if the government allowed.” He had already registered his…