The PCC’s sprawling presence in Brazil’s economy

17/09/2025 34 min
The PCC’s sprawling presence in Brazil’s economy

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A massive police operation exposed how deep Brazil's largest criminal organization has penetrated the legitimate economy.Rafael Alcadipani, a professor at the FGV’s School of Public Administration and a member of the Brazilian Forum on Public Safety, unpacks: How the PCC evolved into a mafia-like organization, with multiple economic activities.The impacts of this expansion on democracy.Brazil’s federal and state-level capacity to combat organized crime.How the United States might play a role — and the risks. Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on The Brazilian Report.Send us your feedback