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Saturday, April 13, 2013

Brazil buys 34 German tanks in security drive ahead of World Cup, Olympics, and Pope Francis visit

Flakpanzer Gepard tank |The first consignment of Flakpanzer Gepard tanks is due to arrive in the South American country by June. The armour, which has been phased out by the German military in favour of missile systems, is equipped with two 35mm guns.

Brazil is strengthening internal security and counter-terrorism measures ahead of the World Cup next year and the Olympic Games in 2016.

Ahead of the sporting events, Pope Francis, the first Latin American head of the Catholic church, is due to visit Rio de Janeiro in July. He will say mass at Copacabana beach, pray at the Christ the Redeemer statue, and attend a Catholic youth festival.

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