Brazil Fights Big Crime Groups

May 13, 2026, 06:20
Latin AmericaPolitics

Introduction

The Brazilian government has a new plan. They want to stop and break criminal groups in the country.

Main Body

The government will spend a lot of money. They want to take the money away from criminals. They will also put new security in 138 prisons to stop criminals from talking. Police will get more tools to find killers. They will use DNA and better tests. They will also stop illegal guns and bombs from entering the country. Brazil wants to work with the United States. They will share information about drugs and guns. This helps Brazil stay friendly with the US government. Some people in Brazil do not like this plan. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro says the plan is not strong. He wants to put more criminals in jail.

Conclusion

Brazil is using new technology and money to stop crime before the October elections.

Learning

⚑ The "Will" Power

In this text, we see how to talk about the future using will. It is the simplest way to say what is going to happen.

How it works: Subject + will + Action

Examples from the story:

  • The government will spend money.
  • Police will get more tools.
  • They will use DNA.

πŸ” Word Pairs

Notice how some words always travel together in this text. Learning these "pairs" helps you speak faster:

  • Stop β†’\rightarrow crime
  • Share β†’\rightarrow information
  • Put β†’\rightarrow in jail

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip

Instead of saying "They want to stop criminals," you can say "They will stop criminals" if you are sure it is happening in the future.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group of people who run a country.
Example:The government will make new rules.
plan (n.)
An idea for doing something.
Example:They have a plan to stop crime.
stop (v.)
To end or prevent something.
Example:They want to stop criminal groups.
money (n.)
Paper or coins used to buy things.
Example:The government will spend a lot of money.
prison (n.)
A place where criminals are kept.
Example:They will put new security in 138 prisons.
police (n.)
People who enforce the law.
Example:Police will get more tools to find killers.
tools (n.)
Things used to do work.
Example:Police will get more tools to find killers.
illegal (adj.)
Not allowed by law.
Example:They will stop illegal guns and bombs.
guns (n.)
Weapons that shoot bullets.
Example:They will stop illegal guns and bombs.
information (n.)
Facts or details about something.
Example:They will share information about drugs and guns.
technology (n.)
The use of science to solve problems.
Example:Brazil is using new technology to stop crime.
elections (n.)
When people choose leaders.
Example:They want to stop crime before the October elections.