US and Americas Shield countries announce sanctions against PCC and CV

US and 14 countries announce drastic measures against PCC, Comando Vermelho, and cartels. Check the details of the sanctions and why Brazil was left out.

US and Americas Shield countries announce sanctions against PCC and CV

TL;DR

  • The 'Americas Shield' pact involves the US and 14 neighboring countries to fight organized crime.
  • The alliance targets 24 narco-terrorist groups, including Brazil's PCC and Comando Vermelho.
  • Measures include immediate freezing of bank accounts and assets, severe visa restrictions, and immigration impediments.
  • National laws will be used to criminally hold individuals supporting listed organizations.
  • Brazil and Mexico, led by left-wing administrations, opted out of immediate participation.
  • The plan includes leveraging the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR) for collective actions.
  • Additional actions involve increased police intelligence sharing, mutual access to security technologies, joint troop training, and protection of strategic sectors like pipelines and trade routes.