The US government will designate the Brazilian criminal groups Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital as Foreign Terrorist Organizations starting June 5, 2026.This action follows a request from Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, aiming to impose severe sanctions and cut off the financial networks of these violent syndicates.Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opposes the decision, citing concerns that it could serve as a pretext for unwanted US military intervention in Brazil.Authorities in the US emphasized that the classification is intended to combat regional narcotrafficking by isolating these groups from the international financial system.