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Brazil, US Launch Joint Plan to Combat Illicit Shipments

4/10/2026

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On April 10, 2026, Brazil and the United States announced a joint plan.
The plan integrates data from Brazil's federal tax authority with United States Customs and Border Protection.
It seeks to intercept illicit shipments of weapons and narcotics.
Brazil's tax authority has helped uncover money laundering tied to criminal organizations.
Lula seeks to bolster security ahead of the October elections as his lead narrows against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

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On April 10, 2026, Brazil and the United States announced a joint plan.
The plan integrates data from Brazil's federal tax authority with United States Customs and Border Protection.
It seeks to intercept illicit shipments of weapons and narcotics.
Brazil's tax authority has helped uncover money laundering tied to criminal organizations.
Lula seeks to bolster security ahead of the October elections as his lead narrows against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.