US 'terror' designation of Brazil gangs: decision sparks controversy ahead of elections

A decision by the US to classify two of Brazil's largest criminal gangs as terrorist organizations takes effect on Friday.

President Lula da Silva has criticised the move and it's become a major political issue, ahead of October's general elections.

Al Jazeera's Monica Yanakiew reports from Rio de Janeiro.

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