THE STRUGGLE FOR THE CONQUEST OF THE CITY OF MANAUS – AM: VIOLENT DEATHS IN THE JORGE TEIXEIRA NEIGHBORHOOD (2018 TO 2022)

Abstract

The violence that occurs in the Brazilian Amazon is historical and is currently due to an overlap of illicit activities ranging from illegal land occupation, illegal logging and land conflicts, to those mainly related to the dispute over territories for drug production and routes for outflow, in addition to money laundering activities through gold obtained in illegal mines. In this context, the arrival of the country's main criminal factions in the region accentuated the problem. The present study discusses the phenomenon of violence in the Jorge Teixeira neighborhood, located in the city of Manaus, in the state of Amazonas. The object of study is the violent deaths recorded in the period from 2018 to 2022 and the main objective was to discuss the dynamics and profile of violent deaths that occurred in the area. Methodologically, this is an analytical-descriptive study, bringing to light the characteristics of the victims of lethal crimes, as well as highlighting the elements that contribute to the persistence of violent deaths in this region. It was concluded that the profile of victims of violent deaths in the Jorge Teixeira neighborhood reflects a sad reality common in the Brazilian urban peripheries. Most of the victims are young, male, brown and directly or indirectly involved with drug consumption and trafficking. This finding reinforces the urgent need for public policies that transcend the ostensible fight against crime and focus on social inclusion and the creation of opportunities for the youth of these regions.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.041-007