The US classified the organizations as “terrorist”; according to the former minister, action will make Brazil Cost grow
The retired minister of the Federal Supreme Court and former Minister of Justice, Ricardo Lewandowski, said he was “quite worrying” the United States’ decision to classify the PCC and the Red Command as terrorist organizations. When speaking to journalists at the 14th Lisbon Forum on Monday (June 1, 2026), he highlighted the possible economic consequences of the action.
“The market has an extraordinary ability to adapt to changing circumstances. It is clear that the market will have to adapt, including our financial sector”he stated.
“What will happen is that the Brazil Cost will increase. And the Brazil Cost expanding, that is, the cost for companies to take measures to protect them against possible involvement with the group now called terrorist will ultimately lead to an increase in goods and harming the consumer themselves”he declared.
Lewandowski said he sees, in the private sector, a “concern” that goes beyond the defense of national sovereignty.
“When a country is officially classified by another power as a country that harbors terrorist organizations, it is clear that it becomes a kind of international pariah. Foreign investors are much more careful when investing in Brazil”he stated.
The former minister said that the concern also concerns Brazilian investors, “because they need to double their care with compliance, with insurance, with administrative measures”.
Lewandowski declared: “And even because they may, eventually, be involved with organized crime without knowing it, receiving contributions from some financial fund or purchasing goods from some sector that is outside the legality. So, this could have very serious repercussions for the economy.”
14TH LISBON FORUM
The theme of this year’s Lisbon Forum is “New international order, technology and sovereignty: democratic, economic and social challenges”. All debates will be held from June 1st to 3rd at.
The event will be attended by names such as Gabriel Galípolo, president of the Central Bank, Magda Chambriard, president of Petrobras, and Aloízio Mercadante, president of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development.
This year’s edition has fewer members from the STF, STJ, TCU, the Lula government and governors.
On the other hand, the number of international speakers , showing a change of embouchure this year.
The 14th Lisbon Forum the High Patronage of the Presidency of the Portuguese Republic, given by the Portuguese president to initiatives, events, congresses, projects or celebrations that are considered to be of special public interest, civic, cultural, scientific, social or economic relevance for Portugal.
It is not about providing financing or material support. It is a seal of recognition and institutional prestige.
The distinction, according to the organization of the event, “recognizes the institutional, academic and civic relevance of the event, as well as its contribution to strengthening democratic debate and reflection on contemporary challenges faced by Portugal, Brazil and the international community”.
PARTIES AND PRIVATE DINNERS
During the days they spend in Portugal, representatives of private companies take the opportunity to offer private parties and dinners for participants – an opportunity that businesspeople have to get closer to legal operators who work in the Judiciary. This type of contact is criticized by those who consider such meetings inappropriate.
Gilmar Mendes differently. The Dean of the STF that meetings such as the São Paulo Forum allow members of the Judiciary to reflect on relevant contemporary issues, exchange experiences with each other and thus be better prepared for the exercise of the judiciary.
Among the entrepreneurs confirmed at the Lisbon 2026 Forum are:
- André Esteves – co-founder of Inteli, chairman and senior partner at BTG Pactual;
- Fábio Chilo – legal director of JBS;
- Luiza Trajano – president of the Board of Directors Magazine Luiza;
- Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi – president of the Board of Directors of Banco Bradesco;
- Ricardo Faria – founder and chairman the Granja Faria Group;
- Fábio Gaspar – Country Tax Manager da Shell Brasil;
- Eduardo Lopes – senior director of Public Policies at Nubank and CEO of Zetta;
- Anderson Baranov – CEO Norsk Hydro Brasil and president of the Board of Directors of Simineral PA.;
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