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Hezbollah's Network in Brazil
Secret security and intelligence leaks reveal that Brazil has become an operational management hub for Hezbollah in Latin America. The connections between terrorist organizations, organized crime, and drug cartels are evident. Investigations show that the militia’s financial flows exceed traditional estimates, with approximately 20 million dollars (100 million Brazilian reais) laundered through major criminal cartels. Twenty-two individuals are charged, including seven Lebanese nationals who operate financial and operational networks in the region, taking advantage of a legal environment that refuses to classify Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Additionally, the militia uses religious centers like the Prainha Mosque in São Paulo to hold high-level meetings. The organization maintains relationships with leading figures such as Sheikh Ali Abu Riya and Sheikh Bassem Mohsen, who carry out funding and military activities. The investigations also indicate that the organization transports drug proceeds from the region via a clandestine network to support Hezbollah operations. It is beginning to shift from merely seeking refuge to becoming a platform for planning and executing terrorist attacks, with plans underway to target Jewish sites and embassies. Despite the evidence, Brazil’s failure to classify Hezbollah as a terrorist organization limits authorities’ ability to combat these activities. There are calls for enacting strict laws and empowering financial and intelligence agencies to prevent the misuse of Brazilian territory.
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