The Muslim Brotherhood is attempting to gain more influence in various Latin American countries, taking advantage of the weak counterterrorism laws in the region.

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According to the Al-Bawaba website, the group organized a conference in Brazil from November 29 to December 1, 2024, titled “Shari’a Studies,” with the goal of promoting its favored project: the establishment of an Islamic university in Latin America.

The recommendations of the conference were completely disconnected from its announced title, revealing the true purpose of the event. The conference recommended that the Brotherhood‘s university receive recognition from the higher education ministries of Islamic countries. It also proposed scientific Shari’a projects in Latin America and encouraged cooperation among Islamic institutions in the region.

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These recommendations clearly reflect the main goal of the conference, which is to legitimize the group’s project, which lacks legal grounding in Brazil, and aims to cover the activities of the Muslim Brotherhood in the region.

While the group had promoted a broad Arab and Islamic participation weeks before the conference, the actual results were quite the opposite. The conference saw no official representatives from recognized religious institutions or Arab and Islamic governments. The attendance was limited to individuals representing only themselves.

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It seems clear that the conference was an attempt to reorganize the Muslim Brotherhood and unite their political efforts under the guise of Shari’a education. This project is managed by Ahmed Ali Al-Saifi, the chairman of the supposed university’s board, and one of the group’s most prominent figures, known for his strong ties with extremist Islamic groups.