Uirá do Nascimento Ferreira

Uirá do Nascimento Ferreira is a Brazilian military officer currently serving as the Undersecretary of Intelligence for the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro. He has gained attention for his insights into the operations and territorial expansion of the Comando Vermelho (CV), one of Brazil's oldest and most notorious criminal factions. Ferreira recently emphasized the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating the CV's extensive influence, which has spread to 70 of the 92 municipalities in Rio de Janeiro. His statements highlight the need for strategic intelligence and intervention to reclaim territories from criminal control.