US to designate two Brazilian gangs as ‘terrorist’ organisations
Summary
The United States plans to label two large Brazilian gangs, Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho, as terrorist organizations starting June 5. This move aims to cut off their access to U.S. assets and disrupt their criminal activities, but it has caused political tension in Brazil ahead of its presidential election.Key Facts
- The U.S. will officially designate PCC and Comando Vermelho as “Foreign Terrorist Organizations” on June 5.
- Both groups are already classified as “Specially Designated Global Terrorists,” which limits their access to U.S. resources.
- The designations aim to protect U.S. citizens and stop illegal drugs and funding to violent groups.
- President Donald Trump’s administration supports these measures and has labeled other Latin American criminal groups as terrorists.
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opposes the designations, worrying about negative impacts and foreign interference.
- Right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro supports the U.S. designations and recently met with President Trump.
- Political tensions in Brazil’s upcoming presidential race are heightened by this U.S. decision.
- The issue of public safety and gang violence is a major concern in Brazil’s election campaign.
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