From the Internet "Yes, organized crime factions, particularly the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), saw continued growth and expansion in Brazil after 2023, extending their reach within the country's prison system and into new geographic areas like the Amazon region and even abroad. This growth was linked to factors such as the inability of public authorities to control the prison system, facilitating recruitment, and the ongoing challenges in public security, especially in the Amazon. "