U.S. Designates Brazilian Drug Gangs as Terrorist Organizations, Drawing Criticism from Brazil
The United States designated two Brazilian drug gangs, the PCC and CV, as terrorist organizations, a move criticized by Brazil’s government and seen in Brazil as a setback for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Experts and politicians say the decision may be politically aimed at boosting Flávio Bolsonaro. The gangs do not operate in the United States.
The United States designated the PCC and CV, two Brazilian drug gangs, as terrorist organizations. Brazil’s government criticized the U.S. designation. The U.S. designation of the PCC and CV as terrorist organizations is being seen in Brazil as a setback for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Experts and politicians say the U.S. decision to classify the PCC and CV as terrorist organizations is politically aimed at boosting Flávio Bolsonaro. The PCC and CV do not operate in the United States.
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