Brazilian Neo-Nazi Group Disseminates Violent Content On Telegram, Calls For Attacks On Racial 'Enemies,' Vandalization Of Non-Whites' Property; Urges Followers To Join A 'Fighting Force,' Prepare For Combat

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August 12, 2024

A newly-created neo-Nazi organization based in Brazil aligns with the broader neo-Nazi movement, whose racist, antisemitic, and xenophobic ideology is inspired by Nazi doctrine​. The name refers to the historical explorers and fortune hunters in Brazil during the 17th and 18th centuries who expanded the country's territory, often inflicting violence on indigenous populations. This report will examine the online activities of the new organization.

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The group is a neo-Nazi group which espouses a white supremacist ideology. It claims to defend "whites" against what it calls a "Brazilian Mestizo [mixed-race] State." The group has urged white individuals to join its cause and fight against common "enemies." To motivate recruits, the group appeals to notions of heritage, survival, and a future for white children. The language used in posts shared by the organization is explicitly violent, advocating for combat, bloodshed, and armed resistance. The group frames its cause as a struggle requiring strength and weapons.

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