
		France Requests Extra Security for Its Schools and Consulates Across Brazil During Olympics
		
GUSTAVO URIBE FROM BRASÍLIA  The government of France has asked Brazil to put in place additional security measures at French educational institutes and diplomatic headquarters during the Rio Olympics due to begin in August.  In a request directed at the Itamaraty Palace, Brazil's Ministry for External Affairs, the French embassy asked for extra protection for six of its regular education facilities (in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Bahia and Recife) and for 68 French language schools.    Following the recent terrorist attack in Nice that resulted in the tragic death of dozens of civilians, Michel Temer's interim government began formalising a special scheme for the protection of the French delegation during the sporting event.  This will include the safe-guarding of French President François Hollande, who is expected to participate in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.  Hollande is considered a major target for potential terrorist attacks. As such, he is the only individual who will receive Grade 5 protection from the Federal Police, the highest possible level of protection.  Furthermore, following the Nice attacks, the Brazilian government has developed a strategy for preventing heavy-duty vehicles being used as fatal weapons.  By blocking off busy thoroughfares, pavements and main roads to sporting venues, the government hopes to prevent vehicles from accessing areas with a high concentration of athletes and spectators.  Translated by GILLIAN SOPHIE HARRIS  Read the article in the original language  +Latest news in English  *After Dismissal of His Appeal, Cunha Says He Will Appeal to the Supreme Court *Rio's Main Airport Faces Turbulence with Customer Dissatisfaction *Competition Areas in Rio Will Have Restricted Airspace Starting July 24

		France Requests Extra Security for Its Schools and Consulates Across Brazil During Olympics
		GUSTAVO URIBE FROM BRASÍLIA  The government of France has asked Brazil to put in place additional security measures at French educational institutes and diplomatic headquarters during the Rio Olympics due to begin in August.  In a request directed at the Itamaraty Palace, Brazil's Ministry for External Affairs, the French embassy asked for extra protection for six of its regular education facilities (in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Bahia and Recife) and for 68 French language schools.    Following the recent terrorist attack in Nice that resulted in the tragic death of dozens of civilians, Michel Temer's interim government began formalising a special scheme for the protection of the French delegation during the sporting event.  This will include the safe-guarding of French President François Hollande, who is expected to participate in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.  Hollande is considered a major target for potential terrorist attacks. As such, he is the only individual who will receive Grade 5 protection from the Federal Police, the highest possible level of protection.  Furthermore, following the Nice attacks, the Brazilian government has developed a strategy for preventing heavy-duty vehicles being used as fatal weapons.  By blocking off busy thoroughfares, pavements and main roads to sporting venues, the government hopes to prevent vehicles from accessing areas with a high concentration of athletes and spectators.  Translated by GILLIAN SOPHIE HARRIS  Read the article in the original language  +Latest news in English  *After Dismissal of His Appeal, Cunha Says He Will Appeal to the Supreme Court *Rio's Main Airport Faces Turbulence with Customer Dissatisfaction *Competition Areas in Rio Will Have Restricted Airspace Starting July 24