PCC

The US sanctioned a financier linked to the PCC, leading to the seizure of up to R$10.4bn in assets. Brazil’s lead prosecutor disagrees with the action, and the network’s operations span multiple countries including Brazil, the US, Portugal, Paraguay, Argentina, and Colombia.

US officials warn Americans against ties to Brazil's PCC and Comando Vermelho, now designated as foreign terrorist organizations. The State Department expanded sanctions to include Americans, widening prior guidance aimed at foreigners.

Brazil freezes $2 billion in assets linked to the PCC criminal organization, Peru reports accelerated glacier melting, and Argentina advances plans to develop private nuclear power. The report highlights security, environmental, and energy developments across Latin America.

Brazil’s federal police conducted Operation Exchange, freezing $2 billion in assets linked to the PCC network following US sanctions. A court ordered the seizure after identifying large-scale transactions associated with the targets.

Brazilian banks have sought advice from Mexican banks regarding a new U.S. rule following Washington's designation of Brazil's PCC and Comando Vermelho gangs as terrorist organizations. These groups are the first Brazilian entities to be classified as terrorists by the U.S.

Argentina's Supreme Court approved the extradition of an arms dealer and his wife to Brazil. Prosecutors allege they sold tens of thousands of weapons to Brazil's PCC and Comando Vermelho gangs through a Paraguay-based front company.

The U.S. designated Brazil's PCC and Comando Vermelho as foreign terrorist organizations effective June 5, prompting law firms to advise companies with Brazil exposure to enhance due diligence and contract clauses, impacting mergers, financing, and supplier deals.

The US terror designation of Brazil's Comando Vermelho and PCC took effect on June 5, 2026, turning Washington's pressure into active law and reviving a sovereignty clash with Brasília.