Brazil beefs up security before World Cup 2014
Brazil has beefed up security ahead of the World Cup, with troops deployed at borders and stadiums. Brazilian authorities say the risk of a terrorist attack is low because the country has no enemies but the most serious threat will likely come from street demonstrations.
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- Members of the National Security Force, composed of police and firemen, practice crowd control during training of troops who will provide security at the 2014 World Cup, in Brasilia on February 4, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force attend a presentation of Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Members of the Brazilian army prepare for a simulated chemical and radiological attack exercise at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia on June 9, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- A member of the Brazilian army directs traffic during a simulated chemical and radiological attack exercise at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia on June 9, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- A Brazilian army personnel (center) goes through a decontamination procedure during a simulated chemical and radiological attack exercise at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia on June 9, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Members of the Brazilian Army take part in a simulated chemical and radiological attack exercise at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia on June 9, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Members of the Brazilian Army take part in a simulated chemical and radiological attack exercise at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia on June 9, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- A policeman patrols the Rocinha Slum during an operation to find a man, who killed a policeman during a shootout at one of the slum’s alleys in Rio de Janeiro on April 4, 2012. (REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes)
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- A policeman takes up position at the Jacarezinho slum during an operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) riot police in Rio de Janeiro on October 14, 2012. (REUTERS/Sergio Moraes)
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- A sniper aims his gun to Rocinha slum during the inauguration of its Peacekeeping Unit Program (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro on September 20, 2012. (REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes)
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- A policeman observes a screen displaying the Maracana stadium during a media tour at the security center for the 2014 soccer World Cup in Rio de Janeiro on January 22, 2014. (REUTERS/Marcelo Regua)
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- The secretary of security of Rio de Janeiro State, Jose Mariano Beltrame (left), observes with military and police commanders a live image of Maracana soccer stadium as Brazil play against England in a friendly match, at the Integrated Command and Control Center in Rio de Janeiro on June 2, 2013. The state government took journalists on a tour of the center from which all security operations will be monitored during the upcoming Confederations Cup and World Cup. (REUTERS/Ana Carolina Fernades)
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- Members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force attend a presentation of Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- A sniper from the National Security Force takes aim during a crowd control exercise for troops training to provide security at the 2014 World Cup, in Brasilia on February 4, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Riot police patrol the Santinho beach next the Costao do Santinho hotel ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina state, on February 19, 2014. (REUTERS/Sergio Moraes)
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- Brazilian Navy soldiers patrol in an armoured vehicle during an operation against drug dealers at Mangueira slum in Rio de Janeiro June 19, 2011. Rio de Janeiro’s security forces started a big operation in Mangueira slum to base a peacekeeping unit near Maracana Stadium. It is the last favela, located near Maracana Stadium, which was introduced to the peace program to ensure the security of the 2014 World Cup. (REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes)
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- Police officers patrol a soccer field atop the Arvore Seca slum in the Lins slum complex during an operation to install the Police Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in the region in Rio de Janeiro on October 6, 2013. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of efforts to crack down on crime and increase security as the city prepares to host the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament and the 2016 Olympic Games. (REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes)
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- A Brazilian Army soldier patrols the Mare slums complex in Rio de Janeiro, on April 5, 2014. (REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes)
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- A Brazilian Army soldier patrols the Mare slums complex in Rio de Janeiro, on April 5, 2014. (REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes)
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- Residents watch as Brazilian Navy soldiers in an armored vehicle patrol the Mare slums complex in Rio de Janeiro, on April 5, 2014. (REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes)
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- Riot police practice crowd control during a training session, with FBI agents, for troops providing security for the 2014 World Cup, in Rio de Janeiro on May 15, 2014. (REUTERS/Sergio Moraes)
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- An helicopter takes up position during a crowd control training session, with FBI agents, for troops providing security for the 2014 World Cup, in Rio de Janeiro on May 15, 2014. (REUTERS/Sergio Moraes)
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- Military police officers stand during a presentation of troops that are responsible for security ahead of the 2014 World Cup, in Rio de Janeiro on May 30, 2014. (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares)
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- Public security workers stand near a helicopter as they take part in a drill to evacuate an injured person in front of the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 7, 2014. The 2014 World Cup soccer tournament will be held in 12 cities in Brazil from June 12 to July 13. (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares)
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- Public security workers attend to a man simulating an injury inside a tent during a security drill ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro on May 31, 2014. (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares)
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- A Brazilian army soldier stands during a security plan drill for the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament along the streets of Brasilia on June 5, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- A Brazilian army soldier stands during a security plan drill for the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament in front of Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia on June 5, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Brazilian army soldiers work during a security plan drill for the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament in front of Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia on June 5, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- A security guard walks in front of the Planalto Palace as it is lit up in the colors of the Brazilian national flag ahead of the 2014 World Cup, in Brasilia on June 5, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Brazilian army soldiers stand during a security plan drill for the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament along the streets of Brasilia on June 5, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- A Brazilian army soldier stands guard at Guarulhos airport, ahead of the 2014 World Cup, in Sao Paulo on June 7, 2014. (REUTERS/Nacho Doce)
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- Brazilian army soldiers stand guard at Guarulhos airport, ahead of the 2014 World Cup, in Sao Paulo on June 7, 2014. (REUTERS/Nacho Doce)
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- Public security workers transport a person acting as a casualty into a helicopter during an evacuation drill in front of the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 7, 2014. The 2014 World Cup soccer tournament will be held in 12 cities in Brazil from June 12 to July 13. (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares)
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- Public security workers transport a person acting as a casualty into a helicopter during an evacuation drill in front of the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 7, 2014. (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares)
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- Military police officers stand during a presentation of troops that are responsible for security ahead of the 2014 World Cup, in Rio de Janeiro on May 30, 2014. (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares)
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- Members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force prepare for a presentation Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force stand at attention during a presentation of Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force attend a presentation of Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force attend a presentation of Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force attend a presentation of Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- A soldier attends an event by members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force presenting Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- A soldier holds a gas mask during a event by members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force presenting Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- A soldier holds a gas mask during an event by members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force presenting Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force attend a presentation of Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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- Members of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force riding horses attend a presentation of Defense and Security personnel and equipment that will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brasilia, on June 8, 2014. (REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
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