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Terrorism (terrorismo)Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Art. 2 §1 — terrorismo (practising acts of terrorism: using / threatening to use / transporting explosives, toxic gases, poisons, biological / chemical / nuclear contents, cyber mechanisms, sabotage, violence / grave threat, attempts on life / physical integrity)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Reclusão 12–30 years
Fine
—

Plus the sanctions corresponding to the threat or violence.

Art. 3 — promover / constituir / integrar / prestar auxílio a organização terroristaPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Reclusão 5–8 years
Fine
Multa

Art. 5 — realizar actos preparatórios de terrorismo com o propósito inequívoco de consumar tal delitoPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Consummated-offence penalty REDUCED by 1/4–1/2
Fine
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Reduction mechanism, not a standalone range. §1 (recruitment / training) not individually tiered here.

Art. 6 — financiamento do terrorismo (receiving / providing / offering / obtaining / keeping / depositing / requesting / investing resources, assets, goods, rights, values or services for planning / preparation / execution)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Reclusão 15–30 years
Fine
—

Art. 7 — result aggravationPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Range INCREASED by 1/3 (grave injury); by 1/2 (death)
Fine
—

Enhancement mechanism, not a standalone range.

Note on this entry

Lei nº 13.260/2016. Terrorism requires the special purpose of provoking social / generalised terror, exposing to danger person, patrimony, public peace or public safety, for reasons of xenophobia, discrimination or prejudice of race, colour, ethnicity or religion. Art. 2 §2 excludes conduct by social movements / unions in defence of rights. Only art. 2 §1 is equated to a heinous crime.

Source

Statute
Lei nº 13.260/2016, arts. 2–7
Official source
Secondary sources quoting Lei nº 13.260/2016 text
Verification status
All tiers corroborated only by secondary sources quoting the law text; re-check against Planalto before treating as verified.
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, concurrence with the underlying violent crimes (threat / violence sanctions apply cumulatively), discretion, plea-type agreements. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.