Rio de Janeiro committee advances bill classifying PCC and CV as terrorist groups

A committee in Rio de Janeiro's legislative assembly approved a bill that would classify the PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations. The proposal still requires plenary approval and faces legal questions over whether states have the authority to legislate on terrorism, which is a federal matter. If enacted, it could affect law enforcement and legal treatment of these groups, but its immediate impact is limited pending further legislative and judicial review.

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