The US decision to classify two Brazilian gangs as terrorist organisations is a political one aimed at boosting an ally of US President Donald Trump, the son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, politicians and analysts say.The gangs join eight other Latin American organised crime groups designated by the US as foreign terrorist organisations. But unlike the rest, they do not operate in the United States.The listing of First Capital Command, known as PCC, and Red Command, or CV, followed a visit by presidential hopeful Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to Washington last week. He said he asked Trump administration officials to extend the designation to them.
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US targeting of Brazilian gangs is an attempt to sway election there, experts say
Experts and politicians suggest the US designation of two Brazilian gangs, First Capital Command (PCC) and Red Command (CV), as foreign terrorist organizations is a political move. This decision, which follows a visit by Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to Washington, is seen as an effort to support an ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro and, by extension, US President Donald Trump.
Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-01 · 20:06 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Experts and politicians suggest the US designation of two Brazilian gangs, First Capital Command (PCC) and Red Command (CV), as foreign terrorist organizations is a political move. This decision, which follows a visit by Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to Washington, is seen as an effort to support an ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro and, by extension, US President Donald Trump. Unlike other Latin American groups previously designated by the US, these Brazilian gangs do not operate within the United States. Senator Bolsonaro reportedly requested this designation from Trump administration officials.
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The US has designated eight other Latin American organized crime groups as foreign terrorist organizations.
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The targeted gangs, PCC and CV, do not operate in the United States.
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Senator Flavio Bolsonaro asked Trump administration officials to extend the designation to the gangs.
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US designation of Brazilian gangs as terrorist organizations is a political move to boost Trump's ally.
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