US Intervention in Brazil's Election: A Pattern of Undermining Democracy The recent designation of Brazil's two largest criminal organisations as "terrorist" groups by the United States is a brazen attempt to interfere in Brazil's domestic politics.
This move marks another instance of Washington using its influence to shape election outcomes and undermine democratic institutions in Latin America.
The label of "terrorism" has become a convenient tool for right wing movements across the globe, allowing them to delegitimise opponents, justify extraordinary measures, and expand state powers.