Brazil’s New Justice Minister Urges Congress to Approve Anti-Terror Law
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December 3, 2018Topic
terrorism
Brazil Sentences Eight For Terrorism During Olympics
The men were convicted of terrorist activities and planning attacks during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
May 5, 2017
Brazilian Officials Say No Evidence of Second Terrorist Group
Last week a group of Brazilians was arrested after authorities intercepted messages about preparations for a terrorist attack during the...
July 26, 2016 Brazil Arrests Ten for Terrorist Plan During Olympics
Authorities say ten Brazilians suspected of planning terrorist attacks in the city during the Games were amateurs.
July 22, 2016
Rio de Janeiro Announces Security Training with U.S. Agents
Rio de Janeiro police officers and firefighters took part in anti-terrorism courses for security forces that will be active during...
March 23, 2016
France Offers Brazil Security Assistance for the 2016 Olympics
France has offered its own intelligence service to help reduce risks of attacks in Brazil during the month-long event.
November 23, 2015
Brazil Spends Record R$1.9B on World Cup Security
Brazil’s security preparations for World Cup break records, totalling nearly R$2 billion and involving 170,000 agents.
June 3, 2014
Brazilian Detained at London Airport: Daily
David Miranda, Brazilian citizen and partner of Glenn Greenwald, Rio-based journalist was detained while passing through London’s Heathrow airport on...
August 20, 2013
Rio Passes Rio+20 Security Test: Daily
Rio de Janeiro has passed a test conducted on the security to be provided for foreign officials by the Federal...
May 31, 2012