After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
United StatesWhat to know
- Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.S1
- Trump administration has used crime and drug trafficking to push for greater US military influence across Latin America.S2
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The New York Times
After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.
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Al Jazeera
US to designate two Brazilian gangs as ‘terrorist’ organisations
Trump administration has used crime and drug trafficking to push for greater US military influence across Latin America.
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Published May 29, 2026
What to know
- Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.S1
- Trump administration has used crime and drug trafficking to push for greater US military influence across Latin America.S2
Timeline · newest first
5mos
The New York Times
After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
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