Vila Kennedy Favela Receives Rio’s 38th UPP: Daily
No shots fired and quick occupation occurred Thursday for the favela situated in the west zone of Rio.
March 14, 2014Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Rio Police Deaths in 2014 Almost Equal to 2013
Recent violence has left almost as many police officers dead this year as in the entire year of 2013 in...
March 11, 2014
Garbage Worker Strike Ends in Rio de Janeiro: Daily
Street sweepers strike ends in Rio de Janerio with Comlurb (Municipal Urban Cleaning Company) and the city reaching settlement after...
March 9, 2014 Comlurb President Says Sticking to its Crisis Manual: Daily
Comlurb is referring to its “crisis manual” to accelerate the emergency garbage collection in areas most affected by the street...
March 7, 2014
Rio Trash Workers Stay on Strike Through Carnival
Trash piled up across Rio as the garbage worker strike continued through the four-day Carnival weekend.
March 4, 2014
Trash Fills Rio’s Streets as Strike Continues: Daily
As Carnival celebrations continue throughout Rio de Janeiro, trash generated by the massive crowds piles up in city areas due...
March 3, 2014
Rio Court Hears from Police Accused in Amarildo Case: Daily
A Rio court has begun hearing the 25 policemen indicted over the death of Rocinha bricklayer Amarildo.
February 22, 2014
Rio Sees 25 Percent Rise in Bus Robberies
In 2012, the ISP registered 4,112 crimes between January and October, the total for the equivalent period in 2013 was...
February 18, 2014
More Protests Over Rio Bus Fare Hike: Daily
About one thousand protesters gathered on the main streets of Rio de Janeiro's downtown neighborhood yesterday to demonstrate against last...
February 14, 2014