
		We Have Everything Necessary to Be Effective, Says Minister Regarding the National Force for the Games
		
MARCO ANTÔNIO MARTINS FROM RIO  On Tuesday afternoon (the 5th), Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes, showed off part of the National Force that will be mobilized during the Olympics. The agents will be responsible for internal security of the arenas and external security for the competition areas.  Mr. Moraes said that he wouldn't reveal the total number of National Force agents that would be active during the Games. "We have everything necessary to carry out the functions that have been assigned", the minister said.  Folha has learned that of the 9,600 agents initially planned, that is, the entire Brazilian National Force, 6,000 will be in Rio. 5,000 are already integrated into the ranks of the Force. Another 1,000 were requested from the Federal Government and from the State of São Paulo, which have agreed to meet the request.  "São Paulo will cover what is still lacking inside the installations. I guarantee that security will be absolute", he continued.  "The security arrangements were drawn up by experts from the IOC [International Olympic Committee]. I'm sure that everything will be fine", affirmed the COB (Brazilian Olympic Committee) President, Carlos Arthur Nuzman.  On Monday night (the 4th), members of the National Security Force exchanged gunfire at the junction between Brazil Avenue and the Yellow Line, one of Rio's primary access points. One shot hit a National Force vehicle. No police officers were harmed.  Translated by LLOYD HARDER  Read the article in the original language  +Latest news in English  *How Rio transformed from an Olympic Dream Into a Nightmare in 26 Pictures *Construction Company Delta Is Accused of Embezzling R$ 370 million *Samarco Does Not Comply with Measures to Mitigate Tragedy in MG, Says Ibama

		We Have Everything Necessary to Be Effective, Says Minister Regarding the National Force for the Games
		MARCO ANTÔNIO MARTINS FROM RIO  On Tuesday afternoon (the 5th), Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes, showed off part of the National Force that will be mobilized during the Olympics. The agents will be responsible for internal security of the arenas and external security for the competition areas.  Mr. Moraes said that he wouldn't reveal the total number of National Force agents that would be active during the Games. "We have everything necessary to carry out the functions that have been assigned", the minister said.  Folha has learned that of the 9,600 agents initially planned, that is, the entire Brazilian National Force, 6,000 will be in Rio. 5,000 are already integrated into the ranks of the Force. Another 1,000 were requested from the Federal Government and from the State of São Paulo, which have agreed to meet the request.  "São Paulo will cover what is still lacking inside the installations. I guarantee that security will be absolute", he continued.  "The security arrangements were drawn up by experts from the IOC [International Olympic Committee]. I'm sure that everything will be fine", affirmed the COB (Brazilian Olympic Committee) President, Carlos Arthur Nuzman.  On Monday night (the 4th), members of the National Security Force exchanged gunfire at the junction between Brazil Avenue and the Yellow Line, one of Rio's primary access points. One shot hit a National Force vehicle. No police officers were harmed.  Translated by LLOYD HARDER  Read the article in the original language  +Latest news in English  *How Rio transformed from an Olympic Dream Into a Nightmare in 26 Pictures *Construction Company Delta Is Accused of Embezzling R$ 370 million *Samarco Does Not Comply with Measures to Mitigate Tragedy in MG, Says Ibama