Flavio Bolsonaro and Trump Forge a Bold Alliance to Crush Brazil’s Crime Syndicates
By Laiz Rodrigues
In a groundbreaking move that signals a new era of international cooperation against organized crime, Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has announced a powerful partnership with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. On May 6, 2025, Flavio revealed that he delivered a detailed dossier to Trump Organization officials, exposing the deep ties between Brazil’s most notorious criminal factions—Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV)—and terrorist activities. This alliance is a decisive step toward dismantling the stranglehold of these gangs, which have long terrorized Brazilian communities and extended their deadly reach into the United States.
The PCC and CV are not mere street gangs; they are sophisticated criminal enterprises that have turned Brazil into a battleground. The PCC, recognized as Brazil’s most lethal criminal organization since at least 2019, controls drug and arms trafficking networks across the country and has established cells in 12 U.S. states, according to U.S. officials cited in a recent Guardian report. The CV, with an estimated 30,000 members, is the nation’s second-largest gang, fueling violence and instability in several Brazilian cities. These groups are responsible for countless murders, extortion rackets, and drug epidemics that have devastated families on both sides of the equator. Their links to terrorism, as outlined in Flavio’s dossier, include coordinated attacks that destabilize governments and economies—hallmarks of terrorist organizations like those Trump has already targeted, such as Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua and El Salvador’s MS-13.
Flavio Bolsonaro’s initiative is a clarion call for conservatives everywhere: enough is enough. For too long, Brazil’s current leftist government has turned a blind eye to the growing power of these criminal syndicates, refusing to classify them as terrorist organizations despite clear evidence of their destructive intent. On May 7, 2025, Brazil’s security minister, Mario Sarrubo, rejected a U.S. State Department request to designate the PCC and CV as terrorist groups, claiming Brazilian law only applies such labels to organizations with religious or racial motivations. This weak-kneed response is emblematic of a government more interested in political posturing than protecting its citizens. By contrast, Flavio and the Bolsonaro family have consistently championed law and order, standing firm against the tide of crime that threatens Brazil’s future.
The partnership with Trump is a game-changer. The former U.S. president has made no secret of his aggressive stance on crime and immigration, linking the presence of Latin American gangs in U.S. cities to the need for stronger border security. By aligning with Trump, Flavio Bolsonaro is not only securing international support for Brazil’s fight against organized crime but also sending a message to the world: conservative leaders are the ones willing to take bold action. Trump’s administration has already designated several criminal factions as terrorist organizations, a move that has enabled tougher sanctions, asset seizures, and coordinated law enforcement efforts. Extending this designation to the PCC and CV could choke off their financial lifelines and disrupt their operations, saving countless lives in the process.
Critics, predictably, have lashed out. Some on the left have accused Flavio of hypocrisy, pointing to past allegations of ties between the Bolsonaro family and militias in Rio de Janeiro. These claims are nothing more than smears, designed to distract from the real issue: the Brazilian government’s failure to confront the PCC and CV head-on. Others, like user @SerginhoGouveia on X, have mocked the initiative, questioning whether Flavio included a dossier on militias. But these detractors miss the point—militias, while a problem, are a localized issue compared to the transnational threat posed by the PCC and CV, whose operations span continents and fuel global drug trafficking.
The response from conservative Brazilians on X has been overwhelmingly positive. User @ElaynePinheir14 celebrated the news, noting that dismantling organized crime could also expose corrupt politicians and judges—a sentiment shared by many who see the current government as complicit in Brazil’s crime wave. @MaluSouza3011 speculated that the U.S. might be investigating links between Brazilian officials, including Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, and organized crime, a theory that underscores the deep rot within Brazil’s institutions. This partnership with Trump offers a chance to root out that corruption and restore law and order.
Flavio Bolsonaro’s collaboration with Donald Trump is a testament to what conservative leadership can achieve: decisive action, international cooperation, and an unwavering commitment to the safety of our citizens. While Brazil’s leftist government dithers, refusing to call a spade a spade, Flavio and Trump are taking the fight to the enemy. This alliance is a beacon of hope for those who believe that strong leadership can triumph over chaos. As Flavio himself declared on X, “We are closing the circle on organized crime.” With Trump by his side, that circle just got a lot tighter—and Brazil, and the world, will be safer for it.
source: X, CNN BRAZIL, GUARDIAN