A majority of Brazilians support the decision by the United States to classify the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV) as terrorist organizations.
This shift in public perception reflects the growing severity of organized crime in Brazil and the potential for international diplomatic pressure to influence domestic security strategies.
According to a Datafolha poll released on Tuesday, 59% of Brazilians support the U.S. classification [1]. This figure includes 45% who fully support the move and 14% who support it partially [1]. The survey suggests a significant portion of the population views these criminal organizations as threats that transcend traditional gang activity.
Other data shows a slightly lower but still majority level of approval. An AtlasIntel poll released on June 3 reported that 53.1% of Brazilians approve of the designation [2]. This poll also found that 44.7% of respondents disapprove of the U.S. decision [3].
The discrepancy between the 53% and 59% support levels highlights varying margins across different polling methodologies, though both indicate a general trend toward approval. The PCC and CV are two of the most powerful criminal syndicates in Brazil, often controlling vast territories and managing international drug trafficking routes.
By labeling these groups as terrorist organizations, the U.S. can apply more stringent financial sanctions and intelligence-gathering tools. The Brazilian public's approval suggests a willingness to see these groups treated as global security threats rather than local police matters.
“59% of Brazilians support the U.S. classification”
The alignment between U.S. policy and Brazilian public opinion could pressure the Brazilian government to adopt more aggressive counter-terrorism frameworks. While the U.S. designation is a foreign policy tool, the high level of domestic support in Brazil indicates that a majority of the population may favor a more militarized or internationalized approach to combating organized crime.
