The Brazilian armed forces are set to bolster security for the Group of 20 summit in Rio de Janeiro next month, Rio’s state secretary for security announced on Tuesday. Brazilian law allows the president to deploy military forces temporarily in specific areas when regular security measures prove inadequate. This action, termed Guarantee of Law and Order, has been previously implemented during major events like the 2014 World Cup, the 2016 Olympics, and the 2012 UN Rio+20 Summit.
Rio de Janeiro’s state security secretary, Victor Santos, confirmed that this measure will be applied for the upcoming G20 meeting, emphasising the host nation’s duty to ensure the safety of all attendees. Prominent figures, including U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping, have confirmed their presence at the summit scheduled for 18-19 November. Santos specified that the military’s deployment would focus on the city of Rio de Janeiro rather than the entire state.
As of now, neither Brazil’s presidential office nor the defence ministry has commented on Santos’s statement. Recently, Rio de Janeiro has experienced several violent incidents, with hijackers using city buses to barricade streets, impeding police access after releasing passengers.
🚨❌⚠️ATENÇÃO ❗
💥 O RJ IRÁ TREMER !! 🔥
‼️ Autoridades de segurança pública afirmaram nesta terça-feira (19) que deve ser decretada uma Operação de Garantia de Lei e da Ordem (GLO) para a Cúpula do G20, que será realizada no Rio em novembro.
📝 Conhecida como GLO, essa… pic.twitter.com/uvgHo3D6g9
— COMANDO DAS FAVELAS 🇧🇷 (@CDF0001) October 30, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is Brazil deploying military forces for the G20 summit?
Brazil is deploying military forces due to inadequate regular security measures for the G20 summit.
What past events in Brazil have seen military deployment for security?
Military deployment was used during the 2014 World Cup, 2016 Olympics, and 2012 UN Rio+20 Summit.
Who are some prominent leaders attending the G20 summit in Rio?
U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping are attending the G20 summit.
Has the Brazilian government commented on the military deployment for the G20?
Neither Brazil’s presidential office nor the defense ministry has commented on the military deployment.
What recent security issues have occurred in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio has experienced violent incidents with hijackers using city buses to barricade streets.
