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Experts say US targeting of Brazilian gangs is an attempt to sway election there
The U.S. classified two Brazilian gangs as terrorist organizations, a move experts suggest is politically motivated to support Flávio Bolsonaro's election campaign against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The decision follows Flávio Bolsonaro's Washington visit and emphasizes public security criticism of Lula, with analysts noting the gangs do not operate in the U.S.
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