Islamic State planning attacks in Brazil, says French agency
The terrorist faction Islamic State, also known as Daesh or ISIS, responsible for the recent attacks at the airport in Istanbul and Paris last year, had planned further attacks delegation from France during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, according to a new official report the intelligence agency of the French government on Wednesday (13).
The information was announced by the head of the Military Intelligence Directorate (DRM), General Christophe Gomart, during a hearing in May, the parliamentary committee on combating terrorism, responsible for investigating the 2015 attacks in France. At the time, the attacks were claimed by the Islamic State and left 130 people dead. The episode is considered one of the bloodiest in recent history.
There are indications that a Brazilian could be behind the attacks, Gomart assured in a statement to parliament. It is not known whether the Brazilian would be trained remotely or local bases of the Islamic State in the Middle East. According to the ANSA agency, it is likely that he was outside Brazil and has already been arrested.
In a statement, the French daily "Libération" said the dialogue between parliamentarians Gomart and the identity of Brazilian supposed leave unclear.
In May, a terrorist attack simulation was performed in the São Paulo subway
In May, a terrorist attack simulation was performed in the São Paulo subway
Analysts say the high concentration of tourists in the country, the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which takes place between 5-21 August may be desirable for terrorist attacks.
ENHANCED SECURITY
Abin (Brazilian Intelligence Agency) is outlining strategies to enhance security during the games. In June, the Justice Minister, Alexandre de Moraes announced that the contingent of soldiers of the National Security Force will have a reinforcement of thousand of São Paulo for the security of Rio de Janeiro.
In April, Abin raised the risk of Islamic State of attack during the Olympics to note increase in the number of Brazilian citizens who were allied to the jihadist Islamic State.
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The defense minister of the interim government of Michel Temer, Raul Jungmann, also admitted that the Islamic State is a concern for Brazil, warning that people should not ignore the threats.