A technical operator died in Rio de Janeiro while setting up the stage for Shakira's concert scheduled for May 2. The man was crushed by a lifting system.

On Sunday, a technical operator died as a result of an accident that occurred during the setup of the stage for the free concert of Colombian artist Shakira, scheduled for May 2 on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. Authorities and organizers confirmed that the man had his legs crushed in a lifting system and was freed by his colleagues, being transported to the hospital, but did not survive. The incident took place amid intense preparations for the concert, which is expected to attract a huge crowd of visitors. Additionally, on April 13, police discovered an explosive device on the beach promenade, which was removed. Concerts in Rio, such as Shakira's, attract millions of tourists annually, and the city hall estimates that 3.5 million tourists will visit the city during this period.