Dossier
Brian Winter
Coverage of Brian Winter in the Nexus archive.
U.S. governmentorganization1First Capital Commandorganization1Red Commandorganization1Flávio Bolsonaroperson1Luiz Inácio Lula da Silvaperson1Carolina Grilloperson1Creomar de Souzaperson1Trump administrationorganization1Americas Quarterlyorganization1Dharmaorganization1Brazilplace1United Statesplace1
- 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.