Attempted Bombing at Lady Gaga’s Concert for 2.1 Million Fans in Brazil Two Suspects Arrested

 

American pop superstar Lady Gaga, fresh off her two-hour theatrical performance at the Coachella Music Festival hailed as one of the "greatest closing acts in Coachella history," made history again with a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s beach in Brazil. The concert drew a staggering 2.1 million fans, marking the largest performance of her career. The event was funded by the Rio city government to revitalize the local economy, estimated to generate £75 million (approximately RM410 million) in revenue. 

Meanwhile, local police successfully thwarted a bombing plot targeting the concert. Two Brazilian suspects were arrested, preventing a potentially devastating terror attack. 

On May 4, Brazilian police and the Ministry of Justice confirmed the dismantling of a bomb attack plan aimed at the concert. A nationwide operation led to the arrest of two individuals and raids on nine locations, averting a tragedy that could have caused significant casualties. Authorities stated that the suspects sought to recruit youths and minors to carry out a coordinated attack using homemade explosives and Molotov cocktails, specifically targeting the LGBTQ+ community. 

Lady Gaga’s spokesperson told CNN, “We only became aware of this threat through this morning’s media reports.” He emphasized that "no known security concerns" arose before or during the event, nor were any potential risks flagged by the police or organizers. He added that the team worked closely with law enforcement and had full confidence in the event’s security measures.