Security review as Rio Games loom

Brazil’s government, on alert after the truck massacre in France, was reviewing its security preparations for the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and staging drills against possible attacks.

Already on guard because of recent attacks in Paris, Brussels and Orlando, Brazilian officials were meeting in Rio to assess preparations for the Games, which start on August 5. The city is expecting up to 500,000 foreign visitors.

“Brazil is confident about its preparations. Personnel are ready, all the protocols have been followed and we are employing the most modern security and defence techniques,” Sports Minister Leonardo Picciani said.