What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brazilian diplomacy? It might quell disorder (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "It might quell disorder". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RIO (synonym of "Brazilian") + TACT (synonym of "diplomacy?"); definition: "It might quell disorder" The answer is RIOT ACT.

Brazilian diplomacy? It might quell disorder (4,3)

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