U.S. government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations
Summary
The U.S. State Department will label Brazil's two largest criminal gangs, the First Command of the Capital (PCC) and the Red Command (CV), as foreign terrorist organizations starting June 5. This status limits their financial activities and is meant to protect U.S. citizens, but Brazil’s government says this move interferes in its politics.Key Facts
- The U.S. will officially classify PCC and CV as foreign terrorist organizations on June 5.
- Until then, these groups are labeled as specially designated global terrorists.
- This designation restricts their ability to make financial transactions.
- The PCC and CV are the two biggest criminal gangs in Brazil.
- The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced this decision.
- Brazil’s government views the U.S. action as political interference.
- The designation aims to address threats these gangs pose to U.S. citizens.
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