Protests Continue in Rio, São Paulo: Daily
Protests took place in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo yesterday, interrupting traffic and an assembly session in Rio, where...
August 9, 2013Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
2016 Olympics May Cost US$700M More
Monday July 5th marked three years to go until the Olympic Games begin; construction works to the Games’ main venues...
August 6, 2013
Pro-Marijuana Protests in Ipanema: Daily
Four days after the Uruguayan House approved a measure to legalize marijuana, pro-marijuana activists marched on Ipanema demanding the drug's...
August 5, 2013
Protests Over Missing Rocinha Resident
Protests and accusations of police responsibility have followed the disappearance of Amarildo de Souza, 42 in Rocinha after police operations...
July 30, 2013
World Youth Day Draws to a Close: Daily
Sunday, July 28th concluded the World Youth Day (WYD) Catholic festival in Rio and marked the last day of Pope...
July 29, 2013
World Youth Day Vigil in Copacabana: Daily
An estimated three million people filled Rio's famous Copacabana Beach on the evening of Saturday, July 27th for the World...
July 28, 2013
Traffic Changes in Zona Sul for WYD: Daily
Recent last minute modifications in the World Youth Day schedule will cause irregular road closures and heavy traffic throughout Zona...
July 27, 2013
Heavy Rains Change Rio WYD Plan: Daily
Two days of solid rain in Rio have forced the organizers of World Youth Day to change their plans for...
July 27, 2013
Rio Governor Approval Falls to 12%: Daily
An Ibope survey shows support for Rio state governor Sérgio Cabral stands at just 12%. President Dilma Rousseff and São...
July 26, 2013