Brazilian endemic violence and the ethos of protracted conflicts

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https://doi.org/10.5377/rlpc.v6i12.20341

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Conflict resolution, violence, ethos of conflict, Brazil

Abstract

Brazil is confronted with endemic violence marked by tens of thousands of homicides annually. This study examines how an ethos of conflict perpetuates this scenario, using Bar-Tal's theoretical framework to analyze societal belief themes identified through semi-structured interviews. These themes map the narrative sustaining Brazil's culture of violence. The research reveals the role of conflict-supportive narratives in rationalizing and perpetuating violence, providing insights into the complex interplay between law enforcement, organized crime, and societal beliefs. Besides inspiring further development of the theory, the study suggests that fruitful strategies of conflict resolution could be implemented considering these findings.

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Marcelo Furtado Martins de Paula, Universidade de Brasília (UnB)

Máster en Gestión y Resolución de Conflictos (Universidad Hebrea de Jerusalén), Economista (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais), Licenciado en Relaciones Internacionales (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais) y especialista en Estudios Brasileños y Afrobrasileños (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais). Doctorando en Relaciones Inernacionales (Universidade de Brasília).

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2025-07-15

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Martins de Paula, M. F. (2025). Brazilian endemic violence and the ethos of protracted conflicts. Latin American Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 6(12), 77–93. https://doi.org/10.5377/rlpc.v6i12.20341

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Vol. 6 No. 12 (2025)

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Artículos de investigación

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