Police Foil Plot to Attack Lady Gaga Concert in Brazil
nytimes.comPublished: 5/5/2025
Summary
The police in Brazil successfully foiled an elaborate plot to explode explosives at a massive Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro, which drew over two million attendees. The group behind the attack, targeting teenagers and LGBTQ individuals, was arrested without charges yet confirmed. Reports suggest authorities engaged the public via social media to prevent the event's disruption, marking a rare triumph for law enforcement amid high-profile threats.