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US Targets Brazil’s Largest Gangs

Updated 2026-05-29 12:50 UTC 2 sources Negative

The United States has designated Brazil's two largest criminal gangs, the First Capital Command and Red Command, as foreign terrorist organizations. This move is seen as a setback for President Lula and a boost for his far-right challenger.

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Al Jazeera
Call comes amid a global push for greater accountability and oversight of social media platforms.
2026-05-29 12:12 UTC
The Guardian
Announcement by Marco Rubio is being widely seen as setback for Brazil’s president, and a boost for his far-right challengerThe United States has designated Brazil’s two largest criminal gangs, the First Capital Command (PCC) and the Red Command, as foreign terrorist organisations.T
2026-05-29 12:31 UTC
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