Problems on Rio Metro During WYD: Daily
On the first two days of Rio de Janeiro’s World Youth Day, the city’s metro experienced severe problems, leaving traveling...
July 25, 2013Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
World Youth Day Reaches Rio Favelas
As World Youth Day gets underway in Rio, behind the festivities and media coverage, outreach programs are focused on favela...
July 23, 2013
Pope Francis in Brazil for 2013 WYD
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, is in Brazil on a week-long visit, the first international trip...
July 23, 2013
Pope Arrives in Rio Amid Protests: Daily
Pope Francis has arrived in Rio on a week-long visit to Brazil and has been welcomed officially by President Rousseff,...
July 23, 2013
Pope Francis Arrives in Rio Today: Daily
Marking his first major official international trip, Pope Francis will arrive in Rio on July 22nd for the 2013 World...
July 22, 2013
WYD’s Cidade da Fé Inaugurated: Daily
Rio saw the Cidade da Fé (City of Faith), one of the main World Youth Day (WYD) activity locations, was...
July 21, 2013
Rio WYD Security Details Revealed: Daily
Rio’s security officials have revealed plans for next week’s World Youth Day (WYD), which includes a high-profile visit by Pope...
July 19, 2013
Protesters Clash with Police in Rio: Daily
Protests flared again last night in Zona Sul (South Zone) of Rio as peaceful demonstrations turned violent in the neighborhoods...
July 18, 2013
Rio Prepares for WYD as Pilgrims Arrive
In anticipation of WYD extraordinary measures have been prescribed to ensure that transport and security remain as smooth as possible...
July 16, 2013