‘Arbitrary measures’: Lula slams US ‘terror’ designation for Brazil gangs
Summary
Brazil’s President Lula criticized the United States for labeling two Brazilian criminal gangs as terrorist groups. He said this decision could hurt local efforts to fight crime and warned it might damage Brazil’s sovereignty and economy.Key Facts
- The US designated two Brazilian gangs, Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), as terrorist groups.
- The designation means US assets linked to these groups are frozen, and people supporting them can face penalties.
- President Lula said these gangs commit violent crimes for profit, not political or ideological reasons like typical terrorism.
- Lula warned the terrorist label might lead to US military actions or harm innocent people in Brazil.
- The US announcement came from President Trump’s administration and was made public by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Lula has asked the US to reconsider the terrorist designation, saying it could interfere with Brazil’s crime-fighting efforts.
- Brazil is preparing for a tight election, with Lula seeking a new term against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who supports the US designation of the gangs.
- Senator Bolsonaro has ties to President Trump and confirmed his support for labeling the gangs as terrorists during a White House visit.
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