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Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio expressed concern about the United States' attempt to include Brazilian criminal groups, such as Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), on the list of terrorist organizations. He believes that this proposal could be misused for political purposes.
During the 2nd International Seminar on Public Security, Human Rights and Democracy, held in São Paulo, Blasio warned of the risks of this classification, especially if it is adopted in a context of external political interests. The event, organized by the Institute for the Reform of State-Business Relations (IREE) and the IDP, brought together authorities, parliamentarians and representatives of civil society.
Blasio stressed that Latin American countries are right to be concerned about US interference in internal affairs. According to him, there is a risk that legitimate legal tools could end up being distorted to serve political objectives. “If anyone thinks that this type of maneuver cannot happen, they are ignoring the signs,” he stated.
One of the concerns is that by labeling these factions as terrorists, the US government could use maximum security prisons, such as the Cecot prison in El Salvador — intended for criminals classified as terrorists — to hold detainees linked to the PCC and CV.
The Brazilian government has already spoken out against the proposal, claiming that, according to the country's legislation, for an organization to be classified as terrorist, it must have racial, religious or xenophobic motivation — which does not apply to these factions. The position was presented at a technical meeting between representatives of the Ministry of Justice, the Itamaraty and US authorities.
Blasio stressed that security measures must be conducted responsibly and transparently, without leaving room for external pressure that could compromise sovereignty or civil rights.
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