Since returning to the White House last year, Donald Trump has designated 27 organizations as terrorists, the highest number recorded by a U.S. president since 1997, with Brazil's factions CV and PCC potentially being included.
Since Donald Trump took office again in January of last year, he has designated a total of 27 organizations as terrorist entities, marking the highest volume of such designations by an American president since the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) list was created in 1997. This escalation in designations has gained particular significance in Brazil as the Trump administration is currently considering classifying the Brazilian criminal factions Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as terrorist organizations.
The Brazilian government, led by President Lula, is opposed to this potential classification and has been actively working to persuade Washington against this idea. The implications of such a designation are far-reaching; it would facilitate the blocking of financial assets of these organizations, restrict entry for their members into the U.S., and streamline deportation processes for individuals connected to these groups. The classification process is through the State Department and is grounded in legislation signed during Bill Clinton's presidency.
Historically, during Clinton's administration, 15 groups were designated, and the numbers remained consistent through the Bush administration, even post-September 11, especially among Islamic extremist groups. The contrasting views between the U.S. and Brazilian governments highlight the complexities of international policy concerning crime and terrorism, as well as the potential for diplomatic tensions over the issue.
