Traffic Disruption Expected in Rio: Daily
A one kilometer stretch of the Avenida Rodrigues Alves that connects some of Rio's busiest roads will be closed to...
November 14, 2013Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Police Make 26 Arrests in Maré: Daily
The Brazilian authorities have made 26 arrests in the Complexo da Maré as part of ongoing security measures in the...
November 14, 2013
Rio Schools Set for Sharp Rise in Fees
Parents have to dig deep into their pockets in 2014, as fees for private schools in Rio de Janeiro will...
November 12, 2013
Rio Police to Break Banking Secrecy: Daily
Recent reports by major news outlet O Globo indicate a link between a political opposition party and the protesters that...
November 12, 2013
Most Brazilians Against Black Bloc: Daily
According to a study from CNT/MDA, 93.4 percent of the respondents don’t approve of the Black Bloc, an anarchist movement...
November 8, 2013
Rio Governor Cabral Drops From Spotlight
The next twelve months are set to be a busy time in Brazilian politics, with a delicately balanced World Cup...
November 5, 2013
Major Traffic Flow Changes in Rio: Daily
Traffic flow changes expected in Rio due to the closing and demolition of Elevado da Perimetral and the opening of...
November 5, 2013
Occupy Leblon has Small Start: Daily
A group of young, self-declared anarchists occupied an area of Leblon Monday afternoon, close to the residence of Rio governor...
October 29, 2013
Rio Police Crack Down on Protesters
As protests continue and the World Cup draws closer, the criminalization of public protests in Rio is of increasing concern...
October 22, 2013