U.S. designates two Brazilian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations
The U.S. State Department plans to label Brazil's largest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. This designation is expected to be viewed by Brazil's government as interference in its domestic affairs. (sources: pbs, nytimes, ap, reuters)
The U.S. government will designate Brazil's two largest criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations. This decision follows a push from Brazilian political leaders and is set to take effect early next month.
- The U.S. State Department announced the designation will occur early next month.
- Brazil's government has expressed concerns about potential interference in its politics.
- The gangs in question are Brazil's two largest drug trafficking organizations.
Why it matters
This designation may impact U.S.-Brazil relations and efforts to combat drug trafficking.
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2 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is HR885: Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act.
HR885 · 119th Congress
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What HR885 actually does
This story is about U.S. designates two Brazilian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. This bill would Increase downstream consequences of designation (e.g., sanctions/compliance and “material support” exposure) by expanding use of the FTO fra.
If passed, it would:
- Direct State to designate specified cartels as FTOs and produce a detailed report justifying designations and • Increase downstream consequences of designation (e.g., sanctions/compliance and “material support” exposure) by.
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This story is about U.S. designates two Brazilian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. This bill would Require DHS reporting to Congress on whether certain criminal gangs and Mexican drug cartels meet criteria to be designated as FTOs.
If passed, it would
- Require DHS reporting to Congress on whether certain criminal gangs and Mexican drug cartels meet criteria to be • Reauthorize and fund border-security grant activity (Operation Stonegarden) alongside those reporting/oversight.
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