The U.S. State Department announced on May 29, 2026, that it plans to designate Brazil's two largest criminal organizations as foreign terrorist organizations. The Brazilian government has expressed that it views this action as an inappropriate interference in its domestic affairs.
U.S. to designate Brazil's major drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations
The U.S. State Department will designate Brazil's two largest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations starting next month. The Brazilian government has indicated that it sees this designation as undue interference in its political matters.
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U.S. government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations
U.S. to designate Brazil's major drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations