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Lula Launches 11 Billion-Real Crackdown on PCC and Red Command

The move doubles as an election-year push in a country where public security tops voter concerns.

Overview

  • Brazil unveiled a national program to fight organized crime that authorizes 11 billion reais in security spending.
  • The plan finances drones, scanners, cellphone signal blockers and prison upgrades to maximum-security standards.
  • Officials say the focus is to cut off gang money flows and police arms routes used by the PCC and the Red Command.
  • About 1 billion reais is set for investment through December to deliver near-term results.
  • Lula invited U.S. cooperation after talks with President Donald Trump, while opposition governors hesitate to use the funds.