Segurança da fronteira em mato grosso: ações interagências e o apoio estratégico da marinha

Abstract

Organized crime along Brazil's borders, especially in Mato Grosso, requires a robust and coordinated state response, aligned with the 1988 Constitution and the principle of interagency action, as illustrated by Operation Ágata. The geographic complexity of the Mato Grosso border makes it vulnerable to illicit activities. Strengthened interagency collaboration, with the strategic support of the Brazilian Navy, is essential to improving regional security and effectively combating organized crime. This study examines the importance of interoperability and interagency coordination in combating illicit activities along the border, analyzing the effectiveness of joint operations and the strategic role of the Brazilian Navy, and seeking to improve synergy between the forces involved. The research is based on an in-depth case study of Operation Ágata Western Border 2024, analyzing its organization and execution, including the participation of approximately 530 military personnel and various naval and air assets from the Brazilian Navy. Despite budgetary challenges, Operation Ágata Western Border 2024 demonstrated remarkable effectiveness, with a significant increase in seizures, demonstrating the Navy's ability to act in an integrated manner. Subsequent operations, such as "Guaporé" (2024) and "Reconquista I" (2025), reinforced the Navy's strategic role in strengthening security. Interoperability and interagency synergy are essential pillars for optimizing the fight against organized crime and ensuring national security, overcoming challenges. The coordinated action of the Armed Forces and agencies, exemplified in Operation Ágata, is vital to the success of the state response