Rocinha Operation Sees 33 Arrested: Daily
Thirty-three people have been arrested in Rochina during a two-day police operation entitled, Operação Paz Armada (Operation Armed Peace).
July 15, 2013Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Protests Clash with Police in Rio: Daily
Demonstrations took place across Rio yesterday (July 11th), and although less people participated than expected, some protests ended in violence.
July 12, 2013
French Film Producer Arrested in Rio: Daily
French producer of City of God and other independent films, Marc Beauchamps, was arrested in Rio on Tuesday on international...
July 11, 2013
Rocinha Questions PAC 2 Spending Plan
Rocinha has benefited from government investments but the latest PAC 2 plan including a cable car for the favela has...
July 9, 2013
Rio’s Lixo Zero Littering Law Postponed
The implementation of a new law introducing heavy fines for littering in Rio de Janeiro, which should have come into...
July 2, 2013
Brazil Protests Await Government Action
The wave of mass demonstrations throughout Brazil has peaked for now, but Brazil’s protest movement, currently at a truce with...
July 2, 2013
Rio Protests at Maracanã Stadium: Daily
Minor protests continued at Rio's Maracanã Stadium during in the final game of 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup on Sunday, June...
July 1, 2013
Rio Tallies Vandalism and Police Violence
The Rio Secretary of Conservation and Public Services, Marcos Belchior, announced that damages from last Thursday’s protests wracked up to...
June 25, 2013
WYD Safety Guaranteed Despite Protests
With the wave of protests continuing across Brazil, and the Confederations Cup drawing to a close, attention has turned to...
June 25, 2013