Comando Vermelho

Brazilian records trace the group to a prison alliance in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1970s. In October 2026 federal police reported arresting an alleged regional leader wanted for crimes including homicide and drug trafficking. Investigative reporting describes a broader, changing network, not one fixed geographic boundary.

Evidence as of 2026-10-19

Sources

1. CPI do Sistema Carcerario: final report (historical origin of Comando Vermelho) — Brazilian Chamber of Deputies; 2008
2. PRF e PMES prendem líder do Comando Vermelho no Sul da Bahia — Polícia Rodoviária Federal; 2026-10-19
3. Red Command profile (updated September 11, 2026) — InSight Crime; 2026-09-11

Historical and attributed reference. A source mention is not proof of current activity.