Police Thwart Attack During Lady Gaga Concert in Rio
May 4, 2025
Brazilian police announced they thwarted a bombing attack planned during Lady Gaga's free concert at Copacabana beach. They arrested the ringleader and a teenage accomplice who had recruited individuals for violent attacks. The concert, attended by over 2 million people, was held under strict security measures, including thousands of police. Lady Gaga expressed her emotion as this was her first performance in Brazil in ten years.