Brazil’s Hezbollah threat: Why sanctioning the terrorist group is crucial - opinion
Brazil is a critical node in Hezbollah’s regional activities. However, for years, the Brazilian government has refrained from declaring Hezbollah a terrorist group.
BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures during a meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, earlier this year. For years, the Brazilian government has refrained from declaring Hezbollah a terrorist organization, the writer notes.(photo credit: UESLEI MARCELINO/REUTERS)ByEMANUELE OTTOLENGHI