State Department Designates Brazilian Gangs PCC and Comando Vermelho as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Published Jun 5, 2026Effective Jun 5, 2026
The U.S. Department of State has designated Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho, two Brazilian criminal organizations, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The designation took effect upon publication in the Federal Register.
Key points
- The Secretary of State made the determination after consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury.
- The designation covers Primeiro Comando da Capital (also known as PCC, First Capital Command) and Comando Vermelho (also known as Red Command), including their aliases.
- The designation became effective on June 5, 2026, the date of publication in the Federal Register.
- Foreign Terrorist Organization status can trigger terrorism-related inadmissibility grounds for individuals linked to these groups seeking U.S. visas or entry.
Who is affected
Individuals who are members of, provide material support to, or are otherwise associated with PCC or Comando Vermelho, and who seek U.S. visas or admission.
What to do
Anyone with possible ties to these organizations should consult an immigration attorney before applying for a U.S. visa or entry.
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Department of State
[Public Notice: 13030]
Based upon a review of the Administrative Records assembled in this matter, and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I have concluded that there is a sufficient factual basis to find that the relevant circumstances described in section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (hereinafter “INA”) (8 U.S.C. 1189), exist with respect to: Primeiro Comando da Capital (also known as PCC, First Capital Command) and Comando Vermelho (also known as Red Command).
Therefore, I hereby designate the aforementioned organizations and their respective aliases as Foreign Terrorist Organizations pursuant to section 219 of the INA.
This determination shall be published in the Federal Register . These designations go into effect upon publication.
Dated: May 28, 2026.
Marco Rubio,
Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-11323 Filed 6-4-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-AD-P
Original title: Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho
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