Lincoln Gakiya, a prosecutor from the Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco/MP-SP), highlighted in an interview that U.S. authorities will not take into account the Brazilian government's position regarding the classification of the First Capital Command (PCC) as a terrorist organization. This statement comes after Gakiya's lengthy involvement in investigating the PCC, a criminal faction that poses a significant threat not only domestically but also has implications for international security. In recent meetings with U.S. officials, including advisors to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Gakiya shared insights into the operations of the PCC, which has been notorious for its violent actions and hold on various illicit activities in Brazil.

Gakiya's work over two decades has not come without personal jeopardy; he has been under police protection for over ten years due to continual death threats from the PCC. His determination to expose the inner workings of this influential crime syndicate reflects a broader concern about transnational crime. The U.S. officials' visits to Brazil in 2025 underline the international scope of this issue, as they sought detailed information on the PCC's activities and its ramifications beyond Brazilian borders, emphasizing the need for collaborative responses against organized crime.

The context of this development raises questions about the potential for action from the U.S. against the PCC, independently of Brazil's governmental perspective. The indication that U.S. authorities are actively seeking to understand and potentially address the PCC threat may lead to increased scrutiny and pressure on the Brazilian government to align its policies with international standards on terrorism and organized crime, setting the stage for more robust international cooperation in combating such groups that challenge both national and global security.