National Security : Brazil

This pathfinder contains information on Brazilian National Security. For information about Brazil at the Library of Congress, consult its online catalog (http://catalog.loc.gov). The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning Brazil is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. The Handbook is available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to Brazil is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/brazil/). Another site one should especially note is the site prepared by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress: Terrorism: Selected Internet Resources.

BRAZIL MILITARY GUIDE  (http://globalsecurity.org/military/world/brazil/)
A military guide on Brazil by GlobalSecurity.org. Contains information about weapons, doctrine, budget, the Ministry of Defense, Army, Navy, Air Force, industries, airbases, and related links. In English.

DAC : DEPARTAMENTO DE AVIAÇÃO CIVIL  (http://www.dac.gov.br/principal/index.asp)
The Civil Aviation Department homepage. Contains information about the history and structure of DAC, air transport and airport infrastructure, aircraft, flight safety, aeronautical infrastructure, passengers, airlines, air cargo agencies, legislation, publications and studies, statistics, economic data, air sports, events, press, highlight, research, aviation links (aerial specialized services companies, aeronautical industry, agricultural aviation, airports, air cargo agencies, air safety, air sports, air taxi companies, associations, clubs and industry organizations, auxiliary air transport services, aviation assistance and consulting, civil aviation organizations, civil aviation schools, civil aviation training at universities, events, flying clubs, foreign airlines, history of Brazilian aviation, military sites, national airlines, navigation assistance, search sites, specialized press, specialized sites, virtual aviation), DAC news, and contact. In Portuguese and English.

DIRETORIA DE AERONÁUTICA DA MARINHA  (http://www.daerm.mar.mil.br)
The Web page of the Brazilian Naval Aviation. Contains history of the Naval Aviation, how to join it, the squadron, related links, and contact. In Portuguese.

EXÉRCITO BRASILEIRO : BRAÇO FORTE  (http://www.exercito.gov.br)
The Official Site of the Brazilian Army provides information about the Army history, legislation, national symbols, patriotic hymns & songs, recruitment, news, press releases, "Braço Forte"--Strong Arm (action & training, the Army at Amazon, weapons & munitions, arms & services), "Mão Amiga" - Friend Hand (peace missions, traffic campaign, health campaign, environment), military organizations, services, related links, contact, and more. In Portuguese.

FORÇA AÉREA BRASILEIRA  (http://www.aer.mil.br)
The Official Site of the Brazilian Air Force. Features information about: history of the Air Force, mission, organizations, news, publications, services, military aircrafts, the Esquadrilha da Fumaça (the Air Force's acrobatic squadron), acrobatic squadron pilots, aircraft index, careers, recruitment, related links, contact, and more. In Portuguese.

MARINHA DO BRASIL  (http://www.mar.mil.br/mb1.htm)
The Official Homepage of the Brazilian Navy. The Web Site informs about the history and present time, ships, mission, the marines, technical information to navigators, the "Cisne Branco" operation (is an activity devoted to school communities in order to stimulate their interest for subjects related to the Navy and the sea), publications, photos, contact, and more. In Portuguese.

MINISTÉRIO DA DEFESA  (http://www.defesa.gov.br)
The Official Site of the Brazilian Ministry of Defense. Highlights the National Defense Politics, structure of the Ministry, publications, speechs and pronouncements, militar service, related links, legislation, and more. In Portuguese.

POLÍCIA MILITAR DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO  (http://www.polmil.sp.gov.br/)
State of São Paulo Military Police. Features information about the Institution, services, operational activities (also in English: fire brigade, environmental police, highway patrol, special operations, air support units), activities for the community, programs, press releases, links to other military polices in Brazil (organized by state), contact, and more. In Portuguese.

SECRETARIA NACIONAL DE DEFESA CIVIL  (http://www.defesacivil.gov.br)
The "Secretaria Nacional de Defesa Civil" (National System of Civil Defense) Web site - Brazil. Contains information about the organization (includes a map of Brazil indicating other units of the National Systems of Civil Defense on each state with an e-mail for contact), national policy, disasters, emergencies & public calamity, training and courses, legislation and history of the civil defense in Brazil, publications, news, events, contact, and more. In Portuguese. For English version please access http://www.defesacivil.gov.br/ingles and for Spanish version please access http://www.defesacivil.gov.br/espanhol.index.htm.