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Preventing and Combating Terrorism in Brazil

There is no doubt that Brazil made the list of countries most likely for terrorist attacks within the next few years, especially during the Confederations Cup, the 2013 visit of His Holiness the Pope, the 2014 World Cup, or the 2016 Olympic Games.

Brazilian Air Force and Federal Police May Use UAVs at Confederations Cup

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and Federal Police may use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) during two games of the Confederations Cup, between June 15 and June 30, in Brazil. This aircraft would be used during the opening of the competition, in Brasília, and the closing, in Rio de Janeiro, within th...

The Brazilian Navy’s Role in the Confederations Cup

The task was to take over the command of a ship suspected of carrying illegal material. The Brazilian Navy Combat Divers Group (GRUMEC) created a scenario comprised of hoods, weaponry, and flybys accompanied by agility and elements of surprise as part of their training for the Confederations Cup,...

Brazilian Athletes Achieve Historical Results in Shooting World Cup

The Brazilian Olympic Shooting Team participated in the U.S. Sport Shooting International Federation World Cup between May 4 and 13, in Fort Benning, Georgia. Participating athletes from the Brazilian Army Sports Committee (CDE), who are part of the Brazilian national team, achieved excellent res...

Brazilian Modern Pentathlon Team Champions in England

On May 1st, the Brazilian Modern Pentathlon Military Team won the British Army’s Modern Pentathlon International Competition, in Sandhurst, England. It is a competition recognized by the International Military Sports Council (CISM) which gathered athletes from Europe and South America.

Brazil to Safeguard Confederations Cup with Monumental Border Operation

Brazil will conduct a large military border operation in May to safeguard the Confederations Cup that will be held in June, an event considered the final rehearsal before the 2014 World Cup, President Dilma Rousseff announced on April 23.

Military Counter-Terrorism Specialists Deployed for Confederations Cup in Brazil

On April 22 the Brazilian Army reported that 1,200 military specialists will be deployed in the fight against terrorism and chemical weapons, to guarantee the security of the 2013 Confederations Cup, which starts on June 15.

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