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U.S. Considers Terror Designation for Brazil's Drug Gangs

3/28/2026

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The United States (U.S.) administration weighs designating Brazil's two largest drug gangs as terrorist organizations.
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, lobbied for the move.
The action targets security concerns ahead of the October elections, where Flávio Bolsonaro challenges President Lula.
Jair Bolsonaro, former president of Brazil, was convicted last year after losing the 2022 election to Lula.

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The United States (U.S.) administration weighs designating Brazil's two largest drug gangs as terrorist organizations.
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, lobbied for the move.
The action targets security concerns ahead of the October elections, where Flávio Bolsonaro challenges President Lula.
Jair Bolsonaro, former president of Brazil, was convicted last year after losing the 2022 election to Lula.