FRONTEIRAS E DIREITOS

a violência em Foz do Iguaçu e a perspectiva dos Direitos Humanos

Abstract

This article analyzes the evolution of homicides in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, between 1989 and 2022, from a human rights perspective, using data from the Atlas of Violence as the research source. It is observed that men represent 92.04% of the victims, with 2006 being the most violent year in the city's history. The study reveals the predominance of firearms, used in 94.69% of the recorded homicides. Through the analysis of data from the Atlas of Violence, the research examines the geopolitical context of the city, situated in a border region with Paraguay, where organized crime and the trafficking of weapons and drugs are intensifying, directly affecting local security. The analysis of homicides among adolescents and young people shows that 61.26% of deaths in the period are concentrated in this age group, highlighting a crisis that demands effective public policies. The final considerations emphasize the urgency of an integrated approach that combines public security with the promotion of human rights, as well as the need for structural changes in violence prevention policies. The article concludes that, in order to address this issue, collaboration between the state and civil society is essential to create a safer and more equitable environment for all citizens.