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U.S. Department of State defends Brazil sanctions and supports free elections
The U.S. Department of State has issued a formal response to American lawmakers regarding U.S. policy toward Brazil ahead of the 2026 elections. In a letter signed by Katherine Bowles, the administration reaffirmed its support for the Brazilian people's right to a free and fair electoral process.
However, the Department of State did not explicitly commit to recognizing the specific outcome of the Brazilian elections. The document also defended existing U.S. measures against Brazilian entities, specifically justifying sanctions against Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes under the Magnitsky Act. The U.S. government cited documented evidence of serious human rights violations, including arbitrary arrests and attempts to silence political critics, as the basis for these actions.
Additionally, the U.S. government maintained its classification of the criminal factions Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV) as terrorist organizations, citing their extreme violence and threat to regional security. The administration expressed its intention to continue engaging with the Brazilian public, the private sector, and the elected government to promote security, trade, and investment.
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Alexandre de Moraes · Brazil · Delia Ramírez · Department of State · Donald Trump · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Marco Rubio · PCC · Supreme Federal Court · U.S. Department of State
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- [● 14 SOURCES] The U.S. government maintains the classification of the PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations. pernambuconoticias.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · +9 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The U.S. government supports the right of the Brazilian people to a free and fair electoral process. pernambuconoticias.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · +9 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Sanctions against Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes are based on documented evidence of serious human rights violations. pernambuconoticias.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · +9 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The U.S. government did not explicitly commit to recognizing the specific outcome of the Brazilian elections in its response to Congress. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · pontanegranews.com.br · operamundi.uol.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · pernambuconoticias.com.br · +1 more