‍ ‍ Brazilian Justice Minister⁤ Ricardo Lewandowski has emphasized a clear ⁤distinction between criminal organizations and terrorist groups, a point‌ underscored by ‌the government’s proposed “Anti-Faction Project.” This clarification comes as the opposition ⁤debates⁢ classifying criminal ‌factions as terrorist organizations.
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“Criminal organizations pursue financial gain⁤ and power, operating within ⁤a defined, albeit illegal, framework. etc. This is not ‌the case with criminal‍ organizations,”⁤ Lewandowski stated, according to reporting by Metrópoles.
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⁣lewandowski further elaborated: “This⁤ is ‍different from criminal organizations. They‌ are easier to identify, because they ‍commit‍ crimes ‍covered by the Penal Code and othre specific legislation. They are not related to terrorism. They are ⁢organizations of another ⁤nature. There is, therefore, no intention to confuse these‍ two concepts.”
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Antifaction Project

⁣ The ​Brazilian government, responding to⁣ public demand for a⁢ stronger response to criminal organizations, has put ‍forward the‍ “Anti-Faction Project.”

⁢ ‍ ⁤ Authored by Minister Lewandowski,the project aims to increase penalties for involvement in criminal factions⁣ and introduces the new crime of “qualified criminal association.” Punishments ⁣will be‌ significantly harsher when⁤ territorial⁤ control is involved. Metrópoles ​reports that the project is‌ currently awaiting consideration by the chamber of Deputies.

Hugo Motta, the president of the Chamber of Deputies (união-PB), has pledged to prioritize the project’s review.
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