Death of Ana Clara Benevides

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On 17 November 2023, Brazilian student Ana Clara Benevides Machado died from a cardiac arrest at a concert of the Eras Tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, amidst a heat wave and a venue ban on personal water bottles. Her death triggered controversy, as well as nationwide censure and legislative action, culminating in a 2026 federal law enforcing free drinking-water access across all venues in Brazil. On the day of the concert—which was attended by over 60,000 people—Rio de Janeiro recorded an abnormal heat index of 59.3 °C (138.7 °F) due to a heat wave in Brazil. T4F reportedly prohibited concertgoers from bringing their own food and water into the venue, citing "security concerns", which caused about one thousand dehydrated attendees to faint before and during the show. Benevides queued outside the stadium for around eight hours before stadium personnel allowed entry. She posted pictures and videos of herself to social...

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