In Rio de Janeiro and other tourist cities on the Brazilian coast, summer has always seen a significant increase in all types of crime due to the arrival of tourists and the increase in people on the beaches.

Although during the summer the authorities reinforce public security through the implementation of “Operation Summer”, this is not enough to curb the increase in crime during the season.

In addition, incidents such as drownings have become increasingly frequent on the beaches: According to the Fire Department, in the first nine days of 2024 alone, there were 2,404 rescues on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. So we have yet another warning factor when it comes to summer security.

👉🏻 Hence we’ve prepared the file below with some specific security tips for this time of year that are worth following so that you can have a peaceful and secure summer.