Estimated 23 Percent of Rio Favela Homes to be Legalized
Authorities report 103,000, or 23 percent, of the homes in Rio's favela communities are in the process of receiving legal...
December 31, 2013Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Rio’s 10 Most Interesting Gringos of 2013
It is time again to look back over the year and review some of the most noteworthy stories of foreigners...
December 31, 2013
More Than 7,000 Police in Rio for New Year’s Eve: Daily
Policing is set to be reinforced during the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro to ensure the safety...
December 28, 2013
Violence Mars Christmas Celebrations in Rocinha: Daily
Christmas morning in the pacified favela of Rochina was marred by confrontations between police and suspected drug traffickers which resulted...
December 26, 2013
Topless Protest a Bust on Ipanema Beach: Daily
While only a handful of women removed their tops on Rio's Ipanema beach on December 21st, hundreds of photographers flooded...
December 22, 2013
Homicides Down 65% in Rio’s Pacified Favelas
The number of reported homicides in Rio's favelas with UPPs has decreased 65 percent between 2008 and 2012.
December 17, 2013
Rains Leave Rio in State of Emergency: Daily
Torrential rains on Tuesday and Wednesday wreaked havoc in the city and state of Rio de Janeiro, flooding streets, metro...
December 14, 2013
Militia Gangs Control Nearly Half of Rio Favelas
Illegal militia gangs control nearly half of the estimated 1,001 favela communities in Rio de Janeiro.
December 10, 2013
Rio’s Waters Continue to Face Pollution Issues
Although the government's Sena Limpa programs continue to combat pollution in Rio's Atlantic and Guanabara Bay waters, with a second...
December 10, 2013