A New York Times investigation reveals a Russian intelligence operation using Brazil as a base. Artem Shmyrev, a Russian officer, successfully built a new identity as Gerhard Daniel Campos Wittich, a Brazilian citizen, running a 3D printing business in Rio. He maintained this cover for six years before seeking active spy work. The investigation highlights a broader pattern of Russian intelligence officers creating entirely new lives in Brazil to conduct espionage.

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