Comando Vermelho (Red Command)

Criminal organization

Appears in 1 story · Last updated Jun 5, 2026

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US designates Brazil's Comando Vermelho and PCC as terrorist organizations

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As of June 2026: Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization

A company that pays a Brazilian gang for protection may now be breaking US law. On June 5, the US labeled two of Brazil's biggest criminal organizations, Comando Vermelho and the Primeiro Comando da Capital, as terrorist groups.

Updated Jun 5