Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC): o resultado de um sistema prisional falido

Abstract

This paper aims to comprehend the process of creation, expansion, and consolidation of Primeiro Comando da Capital in the prison system, as well as the social patterns that emerged in prisons as a result of the dominant influence of Primeiro Comando da Capital. It also aims to comprehend the carceral situation prior to the emergence of Primeiro Comando da Capital, examining the transformations that occurred in the prison environment, leading to the creation of a new social dynamic. Starting from the premise that this criminal organization has roots deeper than merely the association of individuals with criminal goals, the emergence of Primeiro Comando da Capital is related to the search for revenge against unfair and generalized punishments, such as the Massacre of Carandiru that occurred on October 2nd, 1992. This event was emblematic and led to a strong reaction. The massacre was perceived as an attempt to eliminate the largest possible number of individuals marginalized by society, and the revulsion in the face of this injustice led to the birth of Primeiro Comando da Capital. In this context, the prison population, tired of having its rights ignored by the State, which allowed such atrocities, found in Primeiro Comando da Capital an attempt to offer help, support, financial aid, and an answer to marginalization. Primeiro Comando da Capital established an internal conduct code, known as the PPC statute, which outlined its objectives, including the search for revenge for the 111 confirmed deaths in Carandiru. Therefore, this monograph aims to demonstrate how the State played a role in the creation of the criminal faction Primeiro Comando da Capital by not adequately fulfilling its responsibilities in guaranteeing the rights of detained people.