Over Two Million Gather in Rio for New Year Celebration

Approximately 2.5 million people gathered on Copacabana beach to celebrate New Year's Eve featuring performances by Gilberto Gil and Ney Matogrosso.Authorities implemented a strict security scheme with metal detectors while Chico Alencar again proposed adding love to the national motto.Attendees expressed hopes for environmental protection and an end to femicide as the traditional party received a blessing from Omar Raposo.