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SAA event in Maranhao, Alto Alegre do Pindare area, Brazil on Sun 4th January 2026

4th January 2026

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Around 4 January 2026 (as reported), in Alto Alegre do Pindare (Maranhao), unidentified armed suspects killed a man. The victim's body was found with gunshot wounds, beheaded and with signs of torture in the Trizidela neighbourhood. Police are investigating if the attack was motivated by drug trafficking disputes. The authorship, motivations, and circumstances are unknown. 1 fatality.

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Brazil (BRA)

Maranhao ( Alto Alegre do Pindare area )

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