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Public security in Brazil — organized crime, violence, federal operations and policy debates.

U.S. Says Americans Tied to Brazil’s PCC and Red Command Risk Sanctions

U.S. Says Americans Tied to Brazil’s PCC and Red Command Risk Sanctions

Jul 5

Brazilian Businessman Wanted in PCC Laundering Probe Was Freed After 25 Days

Brazilian Businessman Wanted in PCC Laundering Probe Was Freed After 25 Days

Jul 4

São Paulo Opens Public Square on Former Cracolândia Site

São Paulo Opens Public Square on Former Cracolândia Site

Jul 4

Brazil Opens Rio Office to Coordinate Crackdown on Criminal Gangs

Brazil Opens Rio Office to Coordinate Crackdown on Criminal Gangs

Jul 4

São Paulo PT Councilman Arrested in PCC Bus Laundering Probe

São Paulo PT Councilman Arrested in PCC Bus Laundering Probe

Jun 25

Federal Police Target Interstate Cocaine Network in Five Brazilian States

Federal Police Target Interstate Cocaine Network in Five Brazilian States

Jun 23

Brazil Says Cocaine Hidden in Timber Could Set National Seizure Record

Brazil Says Cocaine Hidden in Timber Could Set National Seizure Record

Jun 21

Brazil Police Target Comando Vermelho Money Network Across Eight States

Brazil Police Target Comando Vermelho Money Network Across Eight States

Jun 18

U.S. Terror Label for PCC and CV Raises Compliance Risks in Brazil

U.S. Terror Label for PCC and CV Raises Compliance Risks in Brazil

Jun 8

U.S. Terror Label for Brazil Gangs Opens Sovereignty and Finance Dispute

U.S. Terror Label for Brazil Gangs Opens Sovereignty and Finance Dispute

Jun 7

São Paulo Prosecutors Say Police Shielded PCC Crime Group

São Paulo Prosecutors Say Police Shielded PCC Crime Group

Jun 6

Argentina Clears Extradition of Couple Accused of Supplying Guns to Brazilian Gangs

Argentina Clears Extradition of Couple Accused of Supplying Guns to Brazilian Gangs

Jun 6

Most Brazilians Back U.S. Terror Label for PCC and Comando Vermelho, Poll Says

Most Brazilians Back U.S. Terror Label for PCC and Comando Vermelho, Poll Says

Jun 6

Brazil’s Federal Police Chief Criticizes US Terror Label for PCC and CV

Brazil’s Federal Police Chief Criticizes US Terror Label for PCC and CV

Jun 5

US Says Pix Is Not Initial Target of PCC and CV Terror Sanctions

US Says Pix Is Not Initial Target of PCC and CV Terror Sanctions

Jun 5

U.S. Presses Brazil Over PCC and Comando Vermelho After Terror Designation

U.S. Presses Brazil Over PCC and Comando Vermelho After Terror Designation

Jun 5

Police Say Influencer Had Plan to Hide Assets Linked to Brazil Gang

Police Say Influencer Had Plan to Hide Assets Linked to Brazil Gang

Jun 1

U.S. Terror Label for Brazil’s Gangs Raises Fuel-Sector and Sanctions Fears

U.S. Terror Label for Brazil’s Gangs Raises Fuel-Sector and Sanctions Fears

Jun 1

Brazil Probes Fintechs Over Alleged PCC Money Laundering Scheme

Brazil Probes Fintechs Over Alleged PCC Money Laundering Scheme

May 31

Shooting at São Paulo Metro Station Injures Bystanders and Suspect

Shooting at São Paulo Metro Station Injures Bystanders and Suspect

May 31

Retired Judge Backs U.S. Terror Listing for Brazil’s PCC and Red Command

Retired Judge Backs U.S. Terror Listing for Brazil’s PCC and Red Command

May 31

Greenpeace Says Fake Mining Permits Laundered Amazon Gold Worth Billions

Greenpeace Says Fake Mining Permits Laundered Amazon Gold Worth Billions

May 31

Rio Cases Put Spotlight on Fire as a Weapon in Violence Against Women

Rio Cases Put Spotlight on Fire as a Weapon in Violence Against Women

May 31

PCC’s Reach Expands From Brazilian Prisons to Global Crime Networks

PCC’s Reach Expands From Brazilian Prisons to Global Crime Networks

Apr 21