About Vanguard Attaché
What is a Secure Luxury Access Operator?
We created a new category in Brazil: Secure Luxury Access. Unlike traditional security firms that keep you safe but constrained, we keep you safe AND unlock Brazil's finest experiences — Michelin-star dining, exclusive events, cultural immersions. We're not just bodyguards; we're your bridge to experiencing Brazil with total freedom and complete peace of mind.
What Makes Vanguard Attaché Different from Other Security Companies?
We created a new category: Protected Luxury Access. Traditional security firms keep you safe but constrained; luxury concierges provide experiences but lack security expertise. We bridge both worlds. Our dual-trained teams combine US Special Forces/Brazilian specialized unit (BOPE, COT) backgrounds with luxury hospitality service standards. We don't just protect you — we unlock Brazil. We're 100% Brazil-focused, not global generalists, with 15+ years of local relationships.
Services & Protection
Do I Need Executive Protection in Brazil?
It depends on your profile and itinerary. Professional protection is recommended if you're a C-level executive, high-net-worth individual, managing sensitive negotiations, or have a public profile. For routine business trips to São Paulo's Faria Lima or Rio's hotel zones, discrete protection provides peace of mind. We offer complimentary threat assessments to evaluate your specific risk level and recommend appropriate security measures.
What Security Services Do You Provide in Brazil?
We provide comprehensive Secure Luxury Access services combining premium protection with VIP facilitation. Core services include: professional close protection, secure transportation (executive sedans and armored vehicles), event security coordination, risk assessment, and travel planning. Beyond traditional security, we facilitate access to Brazil's finest experiences — premium restaurant reservations, exclusive event coordination, cultural immersions — all while maintaining your safety.
Do You Provide Services for International Executives Visiting Brazil?
Yes, international executives represent the majority of our clients. We specialize in serving Fortune 500 executives, diplomats, celebrities, and high-net-worth individuals. Our bilingual teams understand both international corporate protocols and Brazilian cultural dynamics. Services include pre-trip threat briefings, secure accommodations coordination, executive transportation, meeting security, and access to experiences you couldn't safely arrange independently.
Do You Provide Female Close Protection Specialists?
Yes, we have highly trained female close protection specialists on our teams. Female agents are often preferred for female executives, family protection, and situations requiring sophisticated discretion. Our female specialists have Brazilian military, law enforcement, or international executive protection backgrounds, with full certifications in close protection protocols.
Pricing & Booking
How Much Does Executive Protection Cost in Brazil?
Investment varies based on protection level, trip duration, vehicle requirements, and threat complexity. Rather than post generic rates that don't reflect your specific needs, we provide complimentary threat assessments and customized proposals. Most corporate clients find our services represent 2-5% of their total Brazil travel budget. Contact us for a personalized consultation and detailed pricing proposal.
How Does the Booking Process Work?
Step 1: Initial contact via our website, email, or 24/7 phone (15 minutes). Step 2: Complimentary threat assessment call (30-60 minutes). Step 3: Customized proposal with service recommendations and pricing (within 24 hours). Step 4: Pre-trip planning (1-2 weeks before arrival). Step 5: Seamless execution with 24/7 support. Total timeline: 2-4 weeks for standard trips, 48-72 hours for emergencies.
How Quickly Can You Deploy Security Services?
For emergency situations in São Paulo, Rio, or Brasília, we can deploy within 4 hours. Standard arrangements typically deploy within 12-24 hours. For optimal team selection and advance planning, we recommend 2-4 weeks notice. Our 24/7 operations center ensures phone response under 4 minutes and rapid deployment for urgent security needs while providing thorough preparation for planned trips.
Locations & Vehicles
Which Cities in Brazil Do You Operate In?
We maintain permanent teams in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, and Salvador. Phone response under 4 minutes, 24/7. Emergency deployment within 4 hours in major cities. We also regularly operate in Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Recife, Fortaleza, and Florianópolis. For special events or remote locations, standard deployment takes 12-24 hours.
Is an Armored Vehicle Necessary in Brazil?
Armored vehicles are recommended for high-risk scenarios: downtown travel after 8PM, airport transfers (especially GRU in São Paulo), routes through elevated-risk areas, and high-profile executives. For daytime business meetings in secure districts like Faria Lima or Leblon, luxury executive sedans with trained security drivers are typically sufficient. Options include Level III-A ballistic protection in Mercedes, BMW, or Toyota Land Cruiser platforms.
Brazil Safety
Is Brazil Safe for Business Travelers?
Brazil maintains a Level 2 ("Exercise Increased Caution") rating from the US State Department. According to the Brazilian Forum on Public Security (FBSP), the homicide rate dropped to 18.2 per 100,000 in 2024 — the lowest since 2012, a 22% decline since 2020. Business districts like Faria Lima (São Paulo) and Leblon (Rio) are generally safe during business hours. Professional security is recommended for high-profile executives, after-hours travel, and multi-city itineraries.
Read our complete Brazil Safety Guide →How Do You Facilitate Access to Exclusive Experiences?
We leverage 15+ years of local relationships to coordinate access to Brazil's finest experiences. This includes premium restaurant reservations (D.O.M., Maní, Fasano), VIP event access (F1, Rock in Rio, Carnival), private cultural experiences, and insider opportunities. We're transparent: we facilitate and coordinate but cannot guarantee entry to fully booked venues. These services work best with 2-4 weeks advance notice.
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