Valdecy Urquiza Becomes First Non-Western Chief of Interpol

Urquiza, from Brazil, will lead the global policing agency, focusing on diversity and cooperation amid rising cybercrime challenges.

Valdecy Urquiza, a Brazilian police official, has been elected as the new secretary-general of Interpol during its general assembly in Glasgow, Scotland.
This marks the first time the global policing organization, headquartered in Lyon, France, will be led by someone from outside Europe or the United States.
Urquiza will succeed Germany's Jürgen Stock, who has served as Interpol's chief since 2014 and is not eligible for another term.
Under Urquiza's leadership, Interpol aims to address increasing cybercrime and child exploitation cases, while navigating budget constraints and political tensions among member states.
Urquiza is committed to promoting equality and diversity within Interpol, believing that diverse perspectives lead to a more comprehensive approach to global security.