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High-Profile São Paulo Politician Milton Leite Surrenders in PCC Organized Crime Probe
Former São Paulo City Council President Milton Leite surrendered on Friday to police investigating the alleged infiltration of the PCC faction into the city's public transport system.
Brazil Warns US Foreign Terrorist Designation for PCC, CV Risks Military Action
The Lula administration is warning that the U.S. designation of Brazil’s largest criminal groups, PCC and CV, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations is a "unilateral act" that could be a pretext for U.S. military intervention and financial sanctions.
Ex-São Paulo City Council President Target in Major PCC Transport Infiltration Probe
Police launched 'Operação Vectura Corrupta' targeting deep infiltration by the PCC crime syndicate into São Paulo's public bus system, with former City Council President Milton Leite among those sought on arrest warrants.
STF Justice Dino Lifts Secrecy on Graft Probe, Alleges Bolsonaro Biopic Funding Link to Federal Deputy Frias and PCC
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino released documents alleging a R$2 million graft scheme involving federal deputy Mário Frias, public funds, and a potential link to the PCC crime faction.
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Lifts Secrecy on Mário Frias Probe, Citing Possible PCC Link
STF Justice Flávio Dino lifted the seal on a corruption probe targeting Bolsonaro ally and federal deputy Mário Frias over alleged diversion of public funds and a possible connection to the PCC organized crime faction.
Brazil’s Top Prosecutor Flags Organized Crime as Critical Threat to 2026 Election Integrity
Attorney General Paulo Gonet says blocking PCC, Comando Vermelho, and militias is key to protecting Brazilian democracy.
US Authorizes Offensive Cyber Operations Targeting Transnational Criminal Organizations, Including Brazil's PCC and Comando Vermelho
A new US National Security Presidential Memorandum allows private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal groups like Brazil's PCC and CV.
High-Impact Allegations About São Paulo Security Ignite Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Prelude
TV host José Luiz Datena launched a fierce attack on Gov. Tarcísio de Freitas, accusing the likely presidential candidate of failing on security.
US Terrorist Designations of PCC and CV Trigger Bank Risks
The U.S. designation of Brazil's PCC and CV as Foreign Terrorist Organizations exposes dollar-clearing banks to severe material-support compliance risks.
US Sanctions Target PCC Crypto Money Laundering Network
The US Treasury has sanctioned two Brazilian nationals and four companies for laundering over $30 million in drug proceeds using cryptocurrency.