Washington designates two Brazilian cartels as terrorist organizations

The United States designated the Comando Vermelho and other Brazilian criminal groups as terrorist organizations, following a request from candidate Flavio Bolsonaro.

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This decision comes amid efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in South America.

The designation strengthens US legal tools to prosecute and sanction these transnational organizations.

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