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US designates Brazil’s two largest gangs as terrorist organizations
The United States has designated Brazil's two largest criminal gangs, the First Capital Command (PCC) and the Red Command, as foreign terrorist organisations. This announcement, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is viewed in Brazil as a setback for President Lula da Silva, who had opposed the designation. Conversely, it is seen as a boost for his far-right challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro.
US designates Brazil’s two largest gangs as terrorist organizations
The United States has designated Brazil's two largest criminal gangs, the First Capital Command (PCC) and the Red Command, as foreign terrorist organisations. This announcement, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is viewed in Brazil as a setback for President Lula da Silva, who had opposed the designation. Conversely, the move is seen as a boost for his far-right challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro.
US designates Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organisations
The United States on Thursday designated two of Brazil’s most powerful criminal organisations, the Red Command and First Capital Command, as terrorist organisations, escalating tensions with Brasilia, which strongly opposes the move. US officials said the groups operate transnational criminal networks and pose a security threat.
US labels major Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organisations
The United States on Thursday designated two well-known Brazilian crime groups, the so-called Red Command (CV) and First Capital Command (PCC), as terrorist organisations, despite opposition from Brasilia. “CV and PCC are two of the most violent criminal organisations in Brazil,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. “Their influence and illicit networks extend far beyond Brazil’s borders, across our region and into our country.” “Together, they command thousands of members and...
Trump administration cracks down on Brazil's biggest drug gangs with ‘global terror’ designation
The Trump administration increased pressure on crime cartels operating out of Brazil on Thursday by moving to classify two of the country’s biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations.The two syndicates — First Command of the Capital (PCC) and Red Command (CV) — likely have more than 50,000 members combined, according to The Associated Press."Today, the U.S. Department of State is designating Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as Specially Designated Global...
Trump administration cracks down on Brazil's biggest drug gangs with ‘global terror’ designation
The Trump administration increased pressure on crime cartels operating out of Brazil on Thursday by moving to classify two of the country’s biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations.The two syndicates — First Command of the Capital (PCC) and Red Command (CV) — likely have more than 50,000 members combined, according to The Associated Press."Today, the U.S. Department of State is designating Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as Specially Designated Global...
After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Members of the Red Command being arrested last year in Rio de Janeiro. The U.S. designated the gang a terrorist group on Thursday.
After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Members of the Red Command being arrested last year in Rio de Janeiro. The U.S. designated the gang a terrorist group on Thursday.
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US targeting of Brazilian gangs is an attempt to sway election there, experts say
US targeting of Brazilian gangs is an attempt to sway election there, experts say The US classified 2 gangs as terrorist organisations, a move seen by some as supportive of Flavio Bolsonaro, son of ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro The US decision to classify two Brazilian gangs as terrorist organisations is a political one aimed at boosting an ally of US President Donald Trump, the son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, politicians and analysts say. The gangs join eight other Latin...