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Minister of Defense reacted to the classification of PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations by the United States, defended Brazilian sovereignty in combating organized crime, and stated that the country has the capacity to face the problem without external actions
The Minister of Defense, José Múcio Monteiro, stated this Tuesday (2) that the fight against organized crime in Brazil should be conducted exclusively by national authorities. The statement came after the United States classified the PCC (First Capital Command) and Comando Vermelho as “Specially Designated Global Terrorists,” a measure announced by the U.S. Department of State last week and which officially takes effect on June 5.
According to information released during a press conference in Linköping, Sweden, where he attended the ceremony for the delivery of the first Gripen F fighter jet to the FAB (Brazilian Air Force), Múcio criticized what he called external interference in an internal problem of the country.
“We know who our criminals are. I am speaking as a citizen. I would like us to take care of our own criminals,” declared the minister.
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The statement quickly gained political and diplomatic repercussion, especially because it occurs amid a delicate moment in international relations and the advancement of global discussions on public security, organized crime, and terrorism.
Brazilian government reacts to the United States’ decision
The U.S. decision to include the PCC and Comando Vermelho in the list of international terrorist organizations caused discomfort within the Brazilian government. As published by authorities linked to the Palácio do Planalto, there is concern that unilateral measures taken without diplomatic alignment could represent a direct interference in national sovereignty.
Furthermore, government members assess that the classification may impact international financial operations, monitoring of banking transactions, and cooperation between security forces.
During the conversation with journalists, José Múcio reinforced that Brazil has institutions capable of facing the advancement of criminal factions without foreign participation.
“This has to be an internal solution, we have to focus on our sovereignty. We have the greatness to solve this,” stated the Minister of Defense.
The statement comes at a time when the fight against organized crime returns to the center of the national political debate. In recent years, both the PCC and the Comando Vermelho have expanded their influence in different regions of the country, as well as strengthening international routes linked to drug trafficking, arms, and money laundering.
Múcio’s Statement Expands Debate on Sovereignty and Security
The minister’s statement went beyond the diplomatic field and reignited discussions about the limits of international action on issues related to Brazilian public security.
International relations experts point out that the classification made by the United States may increase pressure for tougher actions against criminal organizations operating in Latin America. On the other hand, members of the Brazilian government express concern that the classification as terrorist groups may open the door for future political and economic interventions.
José Múcio also related the episode to the current international instability and the internal Brazilian political scenario.
“It has been such an intermittent, so unstable thing. Fifteen days ago, my president was in the USA. He returned in a climate of great friendship and today we are surprised,” he declared.
The statement was interpreted by political analysts as a sign of discomfort from the Brazilian government regarding the change in the North American stance towards Brazilian criminal factions.
Understand What Changes with the Classification of PCC and CV
In practice, the inclusion of the PCC and the Comando Vermelho in the list of “Specially Designated Global Terrorists” allows the United States to expand mechanisms of financial blocking, economic sanctions, and international restrictions against people or companies linked to the organizations.
The measure also facilitates investigations involving international movements of resources and possible transnational connections of the criminal factions.
Even so, the Brazilian government tries to prevent the decision from being interpreted as authorization for foreign participation in security operations within the national territory.
Meanwhile, the episode increases diplomatic tension between Brasília and Washington and is expected to continue generating political repercussions in the coming days, especially in light of the advancement of discussions on sovereignty, public security, and international cooperation in combating organized crime.
And you, do you agree with our Minister of Defense’s position that Brazil should face the fight against the PCC and the Comando Vermelho alone, without external interference?
Original source of the news: CNN Brasil.
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