{"id":41703,"date":"2026-05-29T19:53:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T19:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conectas.org\/?post_type=noticia&p=41703"},"modified":"2026-07-08T14:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:48:01","slug":"public-note-classification-of-brazilian-factions-by-the-usa-creates-room-for-interference-in-brazil","status":"publish","type":"noticia","link":"https:\/\/conectas.org\/en\/noticias\/public-note-classification-of-brazilian-factions-by-the-usa-creates-room-for-interference-in-brazil\/","title":"Public note: Classification of Brazilian factions by the USA creates room for interference in Brazil","content":"

The <\/span>decision by the US State Department<\/span><\/a> to classify the criminal factions Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as terrorist organizations, published after a meeting of tentative presidential candidate Fl\u00e1vio Bolsonaro with Donald Trump, lights a warning sign on the political interests that may be associated with the measure. Given this action, the Pact for Democracy restates its unwavering defense of national sovereignty, particularly in a decisive year for the future of democracy in Brazil.<\/span><\/p>\n

Presented under the guise of fighting organized crime, the classification of factions as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO), in the terms of US legislation, starting on June 5, may be used as justification for sanctions, expand diplomatic pressure mechanisms, and create space for interference in Brazilian internal affairs, including electoral matters.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fight against organized crime requires legitimate international cooperation, built with respect towards national institutions and directed to the strengthening of the capacities of the Brazilian State, and not unilateral initiatives that weaken national autonomy or expand possibilities of foreign political interference.<\/span><\/p>\n

Public security experts already question the efficacy of the measure and warn of its potential impacts to the country\u2019s sovereignty, a cornerstone of the Federative Republic of Brazil and structuring principle of its international presence. Besides, it may significantly affect Brazilian banking and finances by expanding the possibility of arbitrary US sanctions against banks, companies and national institutions, including through indirect means. Even worse, its adoption tends to directly increase the criminalization of families, residents, and movements and\/or entities of civil society that work with already vulnerable communities, as the US experience itself shows.<\/span><\/p>\n

The decision is also related to the right of the country to conduct its democratic processes without foreign pressure or attempts to influence its political developments. In an electoral year, the rhetoric of fighting organized crime cannot be used as rationale for actions that threaten the autonomy of the Brazilian state, that make fundamental rights relative or open precedents for indwelling in subjects that are under the exclusive purview of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a context notable for the progress of authoritarianism and political instrumentalization of institutional violence and economic, diplomatic, and institutional pressure mechanisms, it is fundamental to reiterate that no political project, whether internal or external, may overlap the Rule of Law and the democratic construction of free, sovereign institutions, as agreed among all parties since October 5<\/span>th<\/span>, 1988.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Pact for Democracy will remain vigilant in the defense of democratic institutions, national sovereignty, and the construction of a country free from authoritarianisms, external threats, and attempts at political intimidation.<\/span><\/p>\n

THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS SIGN THIS STATEMENT:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Al\u00e1fia Lab<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Alian\u00e7a Brazil Office<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Alian\u00e7a Nacional LGBTI+<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Bonde<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. BrCidades<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Centro de Conviv\u00eancia \u00c9 de lei<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Coaliz\u00e3o Brasil por Mem\u00f3ria, Verdade, Justi\u00e7a, Repara\u00e7\u00e3o e Democracia<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Conectas Direitos Humanos<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Clima de Pol\u00edtica<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Delibera Brasil<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Escola da Democracia<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. Frente Ampla Democr\u00e1tica pelos Direitos Humanos \u2013 FADDH<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Frente de Evang\u00e9licos pelo Estado de Direito<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. Instituto Alziras<\/span><\/li>\n
  15. Instituto Democracia e Sustentabilidade \u2013 IDS<\/span><\/li>\n
  16. Instituto Democracia em Xeque<\/span><\/li>\n
  17. Instituto de Defesa do Direito de Defesa \u2013 IDDD<\/span><\/li>\n
  18. Instituto de Estudos Socioecon\u00f4micos \u2013 INESC<\/span><\/li>\n
  19. Instituto Foz<\/span><\/li>\n
  20. Instituto Lamparina<\/span><\/li>\n
  21. Instituto Marielle Franco \u2013 IMF<\/span><\/li>\n
  22. Instituto Sou da Paz<\/span><\/li>\n
  23. Instituto Terra, Trabalho e Cidadania \u2013 ITTC<\/span><\/li>\n
  24. Kurytiba Metropole<\/span><\/li>\n
  25. Movimento Negro Evang\u00e9lico do Brasil<\/span><\/li>\n
  26. Nonada Jornalismo<\/span><\/li>\n
  27. Observat\u00f3rio do Maraj\u00f3<\/span><\/li>\n
  28. Open Knowledge Brasil<\/span><\/li>\n
  29. Pensamento Nacional das Bases Empresariais \u2013 PNBE<\/span><\/li>\n
  30. Plataforma Brasileira de Pol\u00edtica de Drogas \u2013 PBPD<\/span><\/li>\n
  31. Plataforma JUSTA<\/span><\/li>\n
  32. ponteAponte<\/span><\/li>\n
  33. Rede Conhecimento Social<\/span><\/li>\n
  34. Rede Justi\u00e7a Criminal<\/span><\/li>\n
  35. Sleeping Giants Brasil<\/span><\/li>\n
  36. Transpar\u00eancia Eleitoral Brasil \u2013 TEB<\/span><\/li>\n
  37. 4Daddy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
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