April 10 (UPI) -- The government of Brazil on Friday announced an agreement with the United States to combat transnational crime -- a move that will integrate intelligence sharing and joint operations to target organized criminal networks.
The initiative was presented by Brazil's finance ministry, where Minister Darío Durigan said the agreement between Brazil's Federal Revenue Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will enable the exchange of cargo data, particularly on shipments leaving the United States for Brazil.
The focus will be on intercepting illegal goods, such as weapons and narcotics.
The announcement comes as Washington considers designating Brazil-based criminal groups Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations, according to outlet G1 O'Globo.
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