U.S. Labels Brazil’s Top Crime Groups as Terrorist
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- Published
- May 29, 2026
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- 1:28
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- Last updated
- May 29, 2026
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The U.S. State Department is poised to label Brazil’s most powerful criminal gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, a move that could reshape regional security and stir political firestorms ahead of Brazil’s presidential election. With Senator Flávio Bolsonaro pushing for the designation — and President Lula warning it’s political interference — the mo…
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The U.S. State Department is poised to label Brazil’s most powerful criminal gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, a move that could reshape regional security and stir political firestorms ahead of Brazil’s presidential election. With Senator Flávio Bolsonaro pushing for the designation — and President Lula warning it’s political interference — the move pits U.S. anti-crime strategy against Brazil’s sovereignty concerns. The PCC and CV, with tens of thousands of members and global reach, now
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