Data released by the Public Prosecutor's Office reveals that 33,844 investigations are open for domestic violence crimes. This number emerges in a context of a general increase in crime investigated by Portuguese authorities.
The report indicates a significant rise in the number of cases related to spousal aggression, reflecting a concerning trend regarding crimes in the family context. In parallel, there was also an increase in investigations for drug trafficking.
Forest fire crimes and money laundering complete the picture of rising numbers in investigated crime. These data were made public by the Public Prosecutor's Office, which is closely monitoring the evolution of these phenomena.




