Comando Vermelho
Coverage of Comando Vermelho in the Nexus archive.
- US Warns Americans Over Ties to Brazil PCC and Comando Vermelho
US officials warn Americans against ties to Brazil's PCC and Comando Vermelho, now designated as foreign terrorist organizations. The State Department expanded sanctions to include Americans, widening prior guidance aimed at foreigners.
- Brazil’s Banks Turn to Mexico After US Brands Its Gangs Terrorists
Brazilian banks have sought advice from Mexican banks regarding a new U.S. rule following Washington's designation of Brazil's PCC and Comando Vermelho gangs as terrorist organizations. These groups are the first Brazilian entities to be classified as terrorists by the U.S.
- Argentina Court Clears Extradition of Gang Arms Dealer to Brazil
Argentina's Supreme Court approved the extradition of an arms dealer and his wife to Brazil. Prosecutors allege they sold tens of thousands of weapons to Brazil's PCC and Comando Vermelho gangs through a Paraguay-based front company.
- U.S. Terror Label on Brazil Gangs Forces Companies to Vet Partners
The U.S. designated Brazil's PCC and Comando Vermelho as foreign terrorist organizations effective June 5, prompting law firms to advise companies with Brazil exposure to enhance due diligence and contract clauses, impacting mergers, financing, and supplier deals.
- US Terror Designation of Brazil’s Two Biggest Gangs Takes Effect
The US terror designation of Brazil's Comando Vermelho and PCC took effect on June 5, 2026, turning Washington's pressure into active law and reviving a sovereignty clash with Brasília.
- Brazilian candidate Bolsonaro asks Trump to designate crime groups as terrorists
Brazilian conservative presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro requested during a White House meeting that U.S. President Donald Trump designate Brazil's two largest criminal groups, Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), as terrorist organizations, citing they meet the criteria for such a label.