


Lady Gaga's Rio Concert Thrills 2.5 Million, Bomb Plot Foiled
Police thwart bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga's concert in Rio, arresting two suspects linked to a hate group. Concert drew over 2.5 million attendees.
Overview
On May 3, 2025, Lady Gaga performed in Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach, attracting an estimated 2.5 million fans. Brazilian police arrested two suspects for plotting a bomb attack linked to an online group promoting hate against the LGBTQ community. The adult suspect, a group leader in Rio Grande do Sul, and a teenager were taken into custody as police conducted raids across multiple states. The concert was secure with 5,200 officers present, and it proceeded without incident despite the threat. Lady Gaga later expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from her fans.
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The discrepancy likely stems from early vs. updated crowd estimates. Media reports cited 2 million attendees, while the story's summary states 2.5 million, possibly reflecting revised figures. All sources agree it was Gaga's largest concert ever.
5,200 officers were deployed, with police conducting preemptive raids across multiple states. Authorities confiscated phones/electronics and monitored online threats via Operation Fake Monsters, a joint federal-state initiative.
Gaga's spokesperson stated they learned of the threat via media reports post-concert, emphasizing there were no prior safety alerts from authorities. They affirmed close collaboration with law enforcement throughout planning.
The adult leader was arrested for illegal weapons possession in Rio Grande do Sul, while the teenager in Rio faces child pornography charges. Both are linked to a group promoting violence and LGBTQ+ hate speech.
Operation Fake Monsters targeted online hate groups through digital surveillance and cross-state raids. It involved the Justice Ministry, Federal Police, and digital intelligence services to disrupt radicalization efforts.
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