US presses Brazil on PCC/CV as cocaine hub; Lula faces diplomatic pressure

The White House publicly criticized Brazil's handling of the PCC and CV factions, calling the country a 'global center for cocaine distribution' and demanding government action from President Lula. This marks a notable escalation in US-Brazil diplomatic pressure on security policy, though the specific demands and Brazil's response remain unclear. The statement could strain bilateral relations and signal potential US policy shifts toward Brazil's drug trade.