Key Details of the Threat
✔ Target: Lady Gaga’s scheduled performance at Rock in Rio festival (September 2024)
✔ Suspects: Two Brazilian men (ages 34 and 42) arrested in Rio
✔ Evidence: Bomb-making materials seized, including chemicals and wiring
✔ Motivation: Suspects allegedly inspired by extremist ideology
Security Response
- Federal Police conducted 6 raids across Rio
- Bomb squad swept venue; no devices found
- Lady Gaga’s team notified; show expected to proceed with enhanced security
Background on Suspects
- Both had prior arrests for minor offenses
- Online activity showed interest in anarchist materials
- No direct links to international terror groups found
Festival Organizers’ Statement
“Safety is our top priority. We’re working closely with authorities to ensure a secure event.”
Brazil’s Security Climate
- Comes months after January 8 Capitol riots investigations
- Follows pattern of lone-wolf threats at major events
- Raises questions about monitoring of domestic extremists
