terrorist organizations
Coverage of terrorist organizations in the Nexus archive.
- Brazil’s Banks Turn to Mexico After US Brands Its Gangs Terrorists
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.
- Experts say US targeting of Brazilian gangs is an attempt to sway election there
The U.S. has classified two Brazilian gangs as terrorist organizations, a decision experts call a political one to support Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
- Dual Iranian-Iraqi National Indicted for Providing Material Support to Terrorist Organizations
A dual Iranian-Iraqi national has been indicted for providing material support to terrorist organizations. The case highlights legal actions against individuals aiding terrorism.
- Brazilian candidate Bolsonaro asks Trump to designate crime groups as terrorists
Brazilian conservative presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro requested during a White House meeting that U.S. President Donald Trump designate Brazil's two largest criminal groups, Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), as terrorist organizations, citing they meet the criteria for such a label.