US intends to designate two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations', Rubio says
The United States plans to designate two Brazilian gangs, PCC and Comando Vermelho, as 'Foreign Terrorist Organizations' starting June 5. This designation has raised concerns from the Brazilian government about potential military actions or sanctions. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the gangs' violent nature and their extensive networks that affect both Brazil and the United States.
- ▪The U.S. intends to designate PCC and Comando Vermelho as 'Foreign Terrorist Organizations' from June 5.
- ▪The Lula administration in Brazil is concerned about the implications of this designation.
- ▪Rubio stated that these gangs are among the most violent criminal organizations in Brazil.
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US intends to designate two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations', Rubio saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio boards his plane at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, Armenia, May 26, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERSPublished May 29, 2026, 06:19 AMUpdated May 29, 2026, 06:19 AMMay 28 - The United States intends to designate Brazilian gangs PCC and Comando Vermelho as "Foreign Terrorist Organizations" from June 5, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday.The Lula administration in Brazil has tried to avoid such designations because it could open a path for military action by the U.S.
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