US Secretary of State Marco Rubio describes the groups, Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), as "two of the most violent criminal organizations in Brazil."
“Their influence and illegal networks extend far beyond Brazil's borders, across our region and into our country,” Rubio continues.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been clear about his opposition to the move, which has extensive legal consequences in the United States.
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