Red Command

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned U.S. President Donald Trump against interfering in Brazil’s October election after Trump criticized judicial actions against Lula’s political rivals. Tensions escalated over proposed U.S. tariffs and the classification of Brazilian drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organizations, which Lula opposes.

Brazilian police arrested 25 individuals, including 18 Venezuelans and 7 Brazilians, in a crackdown on the Tren de Aragua gang linked to Brazilian criminal groups like Red Command. The operation targeted weapon supplies to Brazilian gangs and involved searches across five states, with Roraima identified as a key corridor for illicit trade.

Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela gained international recognition and opportunities through soccer, participating in the Street Child World Cup in Mexico and winning the tournament. The Street Child United Brazil project provides an alternative to crime and violence in the favelas, fostering hope and belonging for over 100 youths.

Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela gained international recognition by winning the Street Child World Cup in Mexico. The soccer initiative, active since 2014, provides at-risk youth an alternative to crime and violence in their community.

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 Trump administration designated Brazil's First Command of the Capital (PCC) and Red Command (CV) as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and intends to classify them as Foreign Terrorist Organizations effective June 5, 2026. The move follows pressure from Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, who argued the gangs pose transnational threats through drug trafficking and violence. The U.S. stated the action aims to disrupt illicit networks and protect national security.

The Trump administration designated Brazil's First Command of the Capital (PCC) and Red Command (CV) as foreign terrorist organizations, citing their combined 50,000+ members and violent activities. The move followed a request by Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and faces opposition from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government.

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.