Overview

• Luis da Silva, 44, recently deported from the U.S., was arrested as the leader of a foiled terrorist plot targeting Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro.
• The suspects planned to detonate bombs, livestream violence, and carry out a so-called 'satanist ritual' involving child sacrifice during the event.
• Authorities arrested a 17-year-old accomplice and charged a third, unnamed suspect with terrorism offences in connection to the plot.
• The group used Discord to recruit and radicalize teenagers, aiming to incite attacks on LGBTQ+ attendees and children at the concert.
• Police credit their coordinated efforts with saving hundreds of lives, while Lady Gaga's team emphasized their collaboration with law enforcement to ensure safety for the 2.5 million attendees.