Brazilian gangs are "regional security threats," says U.S.
The U.S. is reportedly planning to designate Brazilian criminal organizations as terrorist organizations. The prospect has sparked alarm in Brazil this week, with fears of U.S. interference in the country’s politics ahead of the presidential election.
During a police operation against the Comando Vermelho (CV) gang in Rio de Janeiro in October, military police officers stand guard at public transport points. More than 100 people died in the operation. Photo: Fernando Frazão / Agência Brasil.
