Shocking news in Brazil today after police in Rio revealed a sinister plot to bomb Gaga ‘s concert in the area had been foiled.
The Lowdown
According to reports, Brazilian police and the country’s Justice Ministry brought down an apparent bomb-plot against Gaga ‘s concert due to the presence of the LGBTQ+ community. The AP notes that some 2million people came out to see Gaga on Copacabana Beach.
“The plan was treated as a ‘collective challenge’ with the aim of gaining notoriety on social media,” police said. At least two arrests have been made so far in connection to the bizarre and hateful plot.