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Two Arrested Over Planned Bomb Attack at Lady Gaga’s Mega Concert in Brazil

by Uche Duru
May 5, 2025 09:49 AM
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What was meant to be a night of music, celebration, and unity at Lady Gaga’s historic concert in Brazil nearly took a dark turn, as authorities in Rio de Janeiro revealed they had foiled a chilling bomb plot targeting the event.

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Brazilian police have confirmed the arrest of two individuals linked to a group accused of promoting hate speech and radicalizing teenagers. The group had allegedly planned to bomb the concert, specifically targeting LGBTQ+ individuals in attendance at the record-breaking show held at Copacabana Beach.

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“They were clearly saying that they were planning an attack at Lady Gaga’s concert motivated by sexual orientation,” said Felipe Cury, secretary of the Rio police, during a press briefing.

Authorities disclosed that the suspects had been under surveillance, but chose not to disclose the plot before or during the event in order to “avoid panic” and “the distortion of information.”

Saturday’s concert drew a staggering crowd of more than 2 million fans, making it one of the largest in Lady Gaga’s career. With classics like ‘Born This Way,’ a widely celebrated LGBTQ+ anthem filling the air, the atmosphere was one of joy and pride. Unknown to the roaring crowd, an intense security operation involving 5,200 military and police officers was quietly in place to protect them.

Lady Gaga’s team, however, was just as surprised as fans by the revelations. In a statement, her spokesperson said: “Prior to and during the show, there were no known safety concerns, nor any communication from the police or authorities to Lady Gaga regarding any potential risks.” The spokesperson also emphasized that Gaga’s team “worked closely with law enforcement throughout the planning and execution of the concert and all parties were confident in the safety measures in place.”

The swift action by Brazilian police has been widely praised, not only for averting a potential tragedy but for handling the situation with discretion that allowed the event to proceed safely without alarming attendees.

While the motive behind the plot was rooted in hate, the energy at Copacabana Beach was filled with nothing but love and celebration, a testament to the power of music, and a chilling reminder of why vigilance and unity are more crucial than ever.

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