Rio de Janeiro state reports 1,870 child and adolescent rape victims in early 2025

Rio de Janeiro state recorded 1,870 child and adolescent rape victims in the first half of 2025, averaging ten per day. The victims, aged 0-17, were predominantly female (84%) and aged 10-14 (46%). Most offenses occurred at home, with perpetrators often being family members or neighbors. The data also highlights ongoing investigations into multiple rape cases in Copacabana, with several arrests made in connection with a group sexual assault.