An alleged terrorist, identified as Luis da Silva44, he was deported from the United States last month and, according to Brazilian authorities, planned an attack during the historic concert of Lady Gaga On Copacabana beach, in Janeiro RiverBrazil.
Researchers revealed that the man intended to detonate explosives near the stage and broadcast live the execution of a minor during the event, which was attended by approximately 2.5 million people. As reported by the Civil Police of Rio de Janeir “Satanic ritual” during the show.
The concert, which took place on Saturday night, marked a milestone in Lady Gaga’s career, overcoming the record of assistance record Madonna In the same place last year, with 1.6 million attendees. Gaga, 39, celebrated the achievement with the public, declaring: “We are making history tonight.”
However, the joy of the event was overshadowed the next day, when the frustrated plot was revealed. As reported Daily Mailthe singer and her team found out about the threat through the media on Sunday morning, without having received previous warnings from the authorities.
Sources close to the Gaga team pointed out that the artist reacted with shock and anger to discover that security forces probably had knowledge of the plan while she acted. Despite this, he expressed gratitude towards the police for having dismantled the attack on time.
According to investigations, suspects were recruiting participants, including minors, to carry out coordinated attacks with improvised explosives and Molotov cocktails. The intention was to disperse the attackers between the crowd to generate chaos.
-So far, the Brazilian authorities have arrested two people in relation to the case. Da Silva, indicated as the group leader, was arrested in the state of Rio Grande del Sur by illegal possession of weapons. Besides, A 17 -year -old was arrested in Rio de Janeiro for storing child pornography material. According to the police, the attack was being planned through an online network that promoted hate speeches against the LGBTQ community.
Sources close to Lady Gaga indicated that the singer believes she was the target of this attack due to her public support for the rights of the LGBTQ community. “She knows that defending authenticity and encouraging people to be the ones who are really becoming a goal, but does not plan to go back”said a source cited by the Daily Mail. This incident occurs at a crucial moment for the artist, who prepares for a world tour of 47 dates in support of her new album, “Mayhem.” The tour will begin in July in Las Vegas and tour Asia, Australia, America and Europe, with tickets exhausted in minutes.
The frustrated attack has led Gaga to rethink its security measures for future concerts. According to nearby sources, his team already had a complete security deployment, which included the Brazilian police, private personnel and organizers of the event. However, the singer plans to review the protocols and the disposition of the enclosures to guarantee the maximum safety of her followers.
This is not the first case in which a music star faces threats of this type. In August last year, Taylor Swift He canceled three concerts of his “Eras Tour” tour in Vienna after discovering a plot to attack the public with explosives and knives. Gaga also recalled the attack at her friend and colleague’s concert Ariana Grande In Manchester in 2017, where a suicide attacker killed 22 people and wounded more than 1,000. According to nearby sources, this memory has intensified Gaga’s concern for the safety of his fans.
Despite the challenges, Lady Gaga remains firm in her commitment to face hatred with love. The singer, who has already dealt with traumatic situations in the past, such as the theft of her dogs in 2021, continues to prioritize the safety of her team and her audience. “Being a goal is scary, but Gaga is a strong woman and will always challenge hatred with love, making sure to surround itself and her fans with the greatest possible security”concluded a source close to the artist.
