Bus CPI Protests Continue in Rio: Daily
Protests in front of Rio’s Municipal Assembly against the CPI dos Ônibus - a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the...
August 23, 2013Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Rio Starts Issuing Littering Fines: Daily
Rio’s Zero Trash program went into full swing last Monday, after being postponed in July. The anti-littering campaign fines those...
August 22, 2013
Teacher Strike in Rio Defies Ultimatum
Striking teachers from the local and state held a demonstration on Sunday, August 18th to protest the ultimatum issued by...
August 20, 2013
Protests Over Rio Bus Commission: Daily
More than 200 people protested outside Rio's city council against the CPI dos Ônibus during its first meeting, causing road...
August 16, 2013
Vila Autódromo Community Avoids Eviction
The campaign against forced evictions in Rio celebrated a victory as the favela community of Vila Autódromo secured its permanence.
August 13, 2013
Rock in Rio Opens Anti-Littering Program
Rock in Rio uses its popularity to raise awareness about social and environmental issues. This year they launched a campaign...
August 13, 2013
Batista Leaves UPP Partnership: Daily
Eike Batista leaves UPP Partnership and suspends R$ 20 million contributions. Spokesperson for Rio Governor says ongoing projects are not...
August 12, 2013
Protests Over Missing Rocinha Man: Daily
Protests over the disappearance of Amarildo de Souza, a Rocinha bricklayer, last seen in police custody three weeks ago, will...
August 10, 2013
Overpass Blamed in Rio Bus Crash: Daily
The engineer who is investigating a bus crash that killed six people this week has blamed the tragedy on poor...
August 9, 2013