Heightened security measures activated in Rio de Janeiro for G20 Summit, 8,000 military personnel deployed

IO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 15: A view of the Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) in tactical gear, equipped with rifles and wearing bulletproof vests for the G20 Summit as part of the heightened security efforts, including training exercises near the Museum of Modern Art and Aterro do Flamengo in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on November 15, 2024. With the activation of the Corcovado Joint Operational Command, around 8,000 military personnel are deployed across key areas in Rio de Janeiro. The presence of armed forces and armored vehicles highlights the scale of the operation to ensure safety during the international event. (Photo by Fabio Teixeira/Anadolu via Getty Images)