US 'terror' designation of Brazil gangs: decision sparks controversy ahead of elections (opens in new tab)

A decision by the US to classify two of Brazil's largest criminal gangs as terrorist organizations takes effect on Friday\. President Lula da Silva has criticised the move and it's become a major political issue, ahead of October's general elections\. Al Jazeera's Monica Yanakiew reports from Rio de Janeiro\. Links: Subscribe to our channel: Follow us on X : Find us on Facebook: Check our website: Check out our Instagram page: Download AJE Mobile App: \#Brazil \#BrazilGangs \#LulaDaSilv...