Governor Tarcísio de Freitas from the Republican party has articulated support for the United States to classify the Brazilian criminal factions Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV) as terrorist organizations. Tarcísio described this potential designation as an opportunity, suggesting that it would streamline international cooperation. He believes that an official U.S. stance labeling these groups as terrorist organizations would facilitate the sharing of intelligence and financial resources necessary for more effective combating of their criminal activities.

During a press event in São Paulo, Tarcísio stated that the recognition of these factions as terrorists would enable closer collaboration between Brazil and the U.S. in terms of intelligence integration and provision of resources. However, the governor did not detail how such cooperation would be practically implemented, leaving questions regarding operational strategies unanswered.

The previous administration of Donald Trump issued a statement acknowledging PCC and CV as significant threats to security, reinforcing the importance of this diplomatic dialogue. The classification of these groups as terrorist organizations is indicative of their impact on both national and international security, and the discussion around this classification could lead to significant shifts in how Brazil addresses organized crime in collaboration with international partners.