As part of the plan, the Federal Police, in a joint action with the Civil Police of Rio, the Military Police of Alagoas, the Federal District, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, and Rio Grande do Sul, conducted an operation in Rio’s Marina da Gloria.

The aim was to identify and eliminate potential threats that could compromise the security of participants in the event, a cooperation mechanism that seeks to strengthen its relevance in geopolitics and the international economy.

The exercise mobilized specialized explosive device teams, detection teams, and sniffer dogs trained to locate suspicious materials.

Organizers announced that Rio will remain closed for four days for the July long weekend. The city council declared a holiday this Friday and Monday.

The forum, which brings together leaders from countries such as Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new members, has been in session in Rio de Janeiro since June 30, with diplomatic talks and a robust surveillance system.

For President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s priorities for the 2025 BRICS presidency will serve to move forward on discussed agendas, such as peace and environmental preservation.

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