Terrorismo: capacidades de prevenção e repressão pelos órgãos de segurança e defesa nacional

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the capabilities to prevent and repress terrorism in Brazil. As a complex and multifaceted threat, which does not respect borders, terrorism constitutes a challenge to peace and security of States. Hence, countries constantly update standards and mechanisms to prevent and respond to this threat. Contrary to what is commonly claimed, Brazil is not immune to terrorism. Terrorist activities are proven by several operations based on Law 13.260/2016 (Anti-Terrorism Law) carried out in recent years. The paper revealed that security, intelligence and defense bodies have capabilities to prevent and repress terrorism in a fragmented and isolated manner. This is research used the exploratory and dialectical method, with a qualitative bibliographical approach, using documentary analysis and semistructured interviews as techniques. As a result, it concludes that it is necessary to establish an intelligence and operations coordination mechanism to carry out an interagency fight against terrorism in Brazil.