Trump administration cracks down on Brazil's biggest drug gangs with ‘global terror’ designation
The Trump administration has designated Brazil's largest drug gangs, PCC and Red Command, as foreign terrorist organizations. This move aims to combat their violent activities and disrupt their operations that extend into the United States. The designation reflects a broader strategy to enhance security in the region and protect U.S. national interests.
- ▪The U.S. State Department has classified PCC and Red Command as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
- ▪These gangs are responsible for orchestrating brutal attacks against police, officials, and civilians in Brazil.
- ▪The designation is part of a larger effort to combat transnational criminal groups and reduce drug-related violence.
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Narco-Terror Trump administration cracks down on Brazil's biggest drug gangs with ‘global terror’ designation State Department says PCC and Red Command 'command thousands of members' with networks extending into the US By Emma Bussey Fox News Published May 28, 2026 10:17pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump targets drug cartels in Ecuador Dana Perino reports on former President Donald Trump's initiative to combat drug cartels in Ecuador. The U.S. is providing military and intelligence assistance to the South American nation, which is grappling with significant drug-related violence and has become a major cocaine exporter. This joint effort reflects a broader strategy to reassert U.S.
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