Great day, says Flávio after USA classifies PCC and CV as terrorists
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), pre-candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, celebrated the United States' decision to classify the Red Command and the PCC (Primeiro Comando da Capital) as "Specially Designated Global Terrorists".
On social media, the presidential candidate wrote: "Great day."
Big day https://t.co/XxzokXNzxV
- Flávio Bolsonaro (@FlavioBolsonaro) May 28, 2026
Earlier, the parliamentarian had already commented on the matter in publication. He, who was in the United States in recent days and met with US President Donald Trump and the country's Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said that his trip was intended to "work against the criminal factions that terrorize the Brazilian people".
I went to the USA to work against the criminal factions that terrorize the Brazilian people.
Lula went to lobby in favor of CV and PCC...
I was hoping to have more support from @Estadao. pic.twitter.com/rWezMbOQRq
- Flávio Bolsonaro (@FlavioBolsonaro) May 28, 2026
See the full United States note
PCC and Red Command are classified as terrorist organizations by the USA | H TIME
Today, the U.S. Department of State designates CV (Red Command) and CCP (First Capital Command) as Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organizations (SDGTs) and intends to designate them as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), effective June 5, 2026.
The CV and the PCC are two of the most violent criminal organizations in Brazil. Together, they command thousands of members and orchestrated brutal attacks against police officers, public authorities and Brazilian civilians. Its influence and illicit networks extend far beyond Brazil's borders, throughout our region and into our country.
The Trump administration will continue to use every tool available to protect our nation and our national security interests by keeping illicit drugs off our streets and stopping the flow of resources that fund violent narco-terrorists. The action taken today by the State Department further demonstrates the Trump administration's unwavering commitment to dismantling cartels and criminal organizations in our region and ensuring the safety of the American people.
The actions taken today are in compliance with Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and Executive Order 13224. Foreign Transportation Organization (FTO) designations are effective upon publication in the Federal Register.
Source: CNN