A Operação Ágata na fronteira oeste do Paraná: uma abordagem qualitativa sobre os desafios nas operações interagências

Abstract

This research analyzes the challenges faced by the Brazilian Navy in carrying out interagency operations aimed at combating cross-border crimes, focusing on Operation Ágata conducted along the fluvial border between the municipalities of Guaíra and Foz do Iguaçu, in the state of Paraná, during 2022 and 2023. The study adopts a qualitative approach, with an exploratory and descriptive-analytical character, based on documentary analysis and questionnaires applied to Navy officers directly involved in the coordination and execution of the actions. The central problem lies in the need for effective integration among different security and defense agencies, highlighting the Navy’s role as a Maritime Authority and a component of the Armed Forces, with constitutional, subsidiary, and specific responsibilities in public security, especially in critical areas exploited by criminal organizations. The research is relevant in view of the increasing engagement of the Armed Forces in interagency operations, underscoring the importance of understanding the mechanisms and limitations of such actions. By articulating legal, institutional, and operational elements, the study fosters debate on integrated security strategies and points to possibilities for strengthening interagency cooperation, expanding the understanding of how naval power can be enhanced in this context.