Brazil Scrambles to Block U.S. Terror Label for Its Gangs

2026-03-10 - 18:33

Key Points — The Trump administration is preparing to designate Brazil’s two largest criminal organizations — the PCC and Comando Vermelho — as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, a move that could be announced within days and would trigger automatic financial sanctions. — Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira called Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday night