Brazilian Refiners Linked to Designated Terrorist Groups

By EC Assets · Published 12 June 2026

Brazilian refiners fueled a scheme connected to a U.S.-designated terrorist group. This information comes from a source and documents. The U.S. Department of State designated Brazil's two largest criminal organizations, Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), as terrorist groups. These organizations are also known as PCC and CV. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing amendments to its rules on event contract derivatives. The proposal concerns public interest determinations for prediction markets. This article is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice.