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Entities / Governments / Comando Vermelho
Military Group

Comando Vermelho

Tracked across 4 events · 49 articles · First seen May 05, 2026 · Last active May 13, 2026

Sentiment
-68
Attention
6
Events
4
Relationships
6
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Events (4)
4 -50
Domestic
Brazil launches anti-crime plan
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched a new comprehensive plan to combat organized crime, including groups like Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital, five months ahead of the October presidential elections. The…
Impact: Comando Vermelho is one of Brazil's two main crime groups, controlling territory and engaging in drug/arms trafficking and extortion, and is a target of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's new plan.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
4 -90
International
Illegal Gold Mining Devastates Brazilian Amazon
A recent surge in Gold prices has led to a renewed rush of illegal mining in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, causing accelerated deforestation in protected areas and hazardous levels of mercury contamination. A study by Amazon…
Impact: The Comando Vermelho is one of Brazil's largest criminal organizations financing illegal gold mining operations in the Amazon.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
4 -80
International
Organized Crime Threatens Amazon Rainforest
A report by the International Crisis Group, published on May 12, reveals that organized crime poses a significant and growing threat to the Amazon rainforest. Criminal groups, including Brazilian factions like Comando Vermelho and Primeiro…
Impact: Comando Vermelho is a Brazilian crime group taking advantage of government weak spots to expand its territory throughout the Amazon rainforest.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
6 -50
International
Trump and Lula Meet on Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a bilateral meeting at the White House. The agenda includes discussions on cooperation in fighting organized crime, tariffs on Brazilian goods,…
Impact: Comando Vermelho is one of Brazil's largest criminal factions that the United States is considering designating as a foreign terrorist organization, a move Brazil opposes.
May 05, 2026 · 31 articles
Key Actions (3)
90 Comando Vermelho expanded territory Amazon rainforestOrganized Crime Threatens...
60 Comando Vermelho financed operationsIllegal Gold Mining...
60 Comando Vermelho crossed bordersOrganized Crime Threatens...
Relationships (6)
Primeiro Comando da Capital ↔ Comando Vermelho
Primeiro Comando da Capital ↔ Comando Vermelho
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ↔ Comando Vermelho
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ↔ Comando Vermelho
Brazil ↔ Comando Vermelho
Brazil ↔ Comando Vermelho
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