The Monocle Daily Will organised crime be a key issue for Brazil’s upcoming elections? Plus: The Burberry and Monocle collaboration
Oct 31, 2025
Antonio Sampaio, an expert on Latin American politics and security, dives into the deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro, highlighting its political ramifications ahead of Brazil's elections. He discusses the complex dynamics of policing and public response. Luke Courtier shares insights on the creative collaboration between Monocle and Burberry, showcasing innovative brand partnerships. Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the decline of rap music on charts, attributing it to pop's current dominance and the changing landscape of London's nightlife.
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Warlike Policing In Rio Escalates
- Rio's police raid used increasingly militarised, warlike tactics that produced the deadliest operation in the city's history.
- Antonio Sampaio suggests the approach mirrors tougher regional strategies like El Salvador's and signals bolder policing in Brazil.
Security As A Political Flag Ahead Of Elections
- The raid's escalation appears aimed at capturing a Red Command leader and reflects political signalling by right-leaning figures.
- Antonio Sampaio warns that tough-on-crime imagery is becoming an electoral flag for Brazil's right ahead of next year's vote.
Burberry Collaboration Spanned Print And Cafés
- Luke Courtier describes Monocle's multi-city collaboration with Burberry spanning print, cafes and shop takeovers.
- He emphasises creative trust and illustration-led storytelling as the collaboration's standout strengths.
