First Capital Command

The US classified two Brazilian gangs as terrorist organizations, a move experts claim is politically motivated to support an ally of Donald Trump, the son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. The gangs, First Capital Command (PCC) and Red Command (CV), are among eight Latin American groups designated by the US, though they do not operate in the US.

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.

The United States has designated Brazil’s two largest criminal gangs, the First Capital Command (PCC) and the Red Command, as foreign terrorist organizations. The announcement by Marco Rubio is viewed as a setback for Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who opposed the designation, and a boost for his far-right challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro.

The United States designated the Brazilian crime groups Red Command (CV) and First Capital Command (PCC) as terrorist organisations, despite opposition from Brazil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated these groups are among Brazil's most violent and have international influence.

The United States designated Brazil's Red Command (CV) and First Capital Command (PCC) as terrorist organizations, a move opposed by Brazil. US officials stated the groups operate transnational criminal networks and pose a security threat.