Estratégias de Defesa das Fronteiras Brasileiras: Enfoque na Tríplice Fronteira Brasil–Bolívia–Peru e o Combate a Crimes Transnacionais

The defense of Brazilian borders represents a strategic challenge in regions of triple border, such as those involving Brazil, Bolivia and Peru, marked by territorial vulnerability and the presence of transnational criminal organizations. This study aims to investigate the strategies adopted by the Brazilian State for the improvement of border control, focusing on integrated operations, the use of monitoring technologies and international cooperation. The research addresses academic studies and official data, reporting advances and gaps in public policy in containing illicit such as drug trafficking, weapons and environmental crimes. Real cases of military operations are presented, data from the Observatory of Defeators and International Bodies Information, contextualizing the impact of these actions on national security. Finally, the policies needs that articulate defense, regional development and strategic intelligence are addressed.