The explosions in Brasília, on Wednesday night (13), raised the alarm in foreign embassies directly involved in preparations for the visit of international leaders to the G20 summit.
next week, and already has the guaranteed presence of dozens of heads of state and government. Joe Biden (United States), Xi Jinping (China), Olaf Scholz (Germany), Emmanuel Macron (France), Keir Starmer (United Kingdom) and Javier Milei (Argentina) are on the list of confirmed.
According to reports made to CNN by foreign diplomats, were made by a “lone wolf”, they can highlight intelligence failures and expose the vulnerability of security systems.
Although all sources consulted by CNN have highlighted their confidence in Brazil as host of the meeting, there is recognition that the environment is more tense.
The incident, at the international airport of Guarulhos (SP), was another incident mentioned by diplomats as “impressive”.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) decreed the use of the Armed Forces in one from 14 to 21 November. Control of spaces by the military was already foreseen before the explosions, but the episode in Brasília increases tension around the G20 summit.
In October, as revealed by CNNthe Chinese embassy had asked the Brazilian government to strictly control the underground network of the hotel where the delegation will be staying in Rio.
The Chinese also requested careful identity verification of hotel staff, drivers, journalists and employees involved in the operation.
