Factions' expansion threatens Brazil's sovereignty, says former Bope captain

Factions' territorial expansion threatens Brazil's sovereignty, with the situation worse than Colombia's, according to former Bope captain Rodrigo Pimentel. Pimentel argues that urban areas dominated by factions in Brazil are more extensive than those previously controlled by FARC in Colombia, characterizing the current situation as an armed conflict. He criticizes the Brazilian press and government for not recognizing this as a conflict, highlighting the use of heavy weaponry and tactics by criminal groups.