Man Shot During Tuesday’s Protest: Daily
The Teacher's Day protests held in Rio’s downtown area on Tuesday night once again ended in violence with an 18-year-old...
October 17, 2013Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Black Bloc Grows as Rio Protests Continue
The nationwide protests of June and July may have abated, but in their wake have come a series of cause-driven...
October 15, 2013
The 18th Gay Pride Parade in Rio: Daily
This Sunday, October 13th, Rio de Janeiro's 18th Gay Pride Parade will take over Copacabana Beach with its rainbow color...
October 12, 2013
Rocinha Residents to Sue State Over PAC
Resident organizations in two of the city’s largest favelas have formulated plans to sue the state government over the failed...
October 8, 2013
Rio Teacher Protests Turn Violent: Daily
For the second time this month, Rio's Centro was rocked by grenades and tear gas as thousands of people took...
October 8, 2013
Police Indicted Over Amarildo Death: Daily
The Civil Police has charged ten Military Police officers with the torture and death of Amarildo de Souza, who had...
October 3, 2013
Horto Eviction Case Hits Federal Court
The long running dispute over the evictions facing 520 families housed in the area adjacent to the Botanical Gardens in...
October 1, 2013
Brazil Home Appliance Taxes to Rise: Daily
After the lowest primary budget surplus since 1997, Brazil will increase taxes on furniture, wood paneling and home applicances beginning...
September 30, 2013
Rio Teachers Invade City Council: Daily
Municipal teachers, on strike again since September 20th, invaded the city council in Rio de Janeiro, where new educational regulations...
September 27, 2013