What does the cryptic crossword clue "Measure to avoid disorder in South American diplomacy? (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "diplomacy?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RIO (synonym="de Janeiro, city in South America") + TACT (synonym="diplomacy/discretion") = RIOTACT; definition: "Measure to avoid disorder" The answer is RIOTACT.

Measure to avoid disorder in South American diplomacy? (4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29013 | 5 Across | 2023-03-09 flower

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