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US Labels Brazil Gangs Terrorists, Brazil Threatens Intelligence Halt

6/4/2026

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The United States designated Brazil’s Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital as foreign terrorist organizations on Friday.
Brazil warned that daily intelligence sharing with the United States could stop.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration said the designation could permit U.S. military or covert actions in Brazil.
National Public Security Secretary Chico Lucas said Brazil will not allow foreign intervention.

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The United States designated Brazil’s Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital as foreign terrorist organizations on Friday.
Brazil warned that daily intelligence sharing with the United States could stop.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration said the designation could permit U.S. military or covert actions in Brazil.
National Public Security Secretary Chico Lucas said Brazil will not allow foreign intervention.