Peaceful Protests in Rio’s Zona Sul: Daily
On Sunday, June 24th over four thousand gathered in Rio's Zona Sul protest proposed constitutional amendment PEC 37.
June 24, 2013Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Rio and São Paulo Lower Bus Fares: Daily
Bus fares in Rio de Janeiro will return to R$2.75 after weeks of intense protests, mayor of Rio de Janeiro,...
June 20, 2013
Rio Prepares to Host 2013 WYD in July
In July, the city of Rio will receive an estimated two million Catholic youths, and Pope Francis himself, for the...
June 18, 2013
Bus Price Protests Continue in Rio: Daily
Fresh protests against a rise in bus fares in Rio have led to at least 34 students being arrested on...
June 11, 2013
Security Centers Open in Rio de Janeiro
Two state-of-the-art security centers have opened in Rio this month in the city’s effort to improve safety for the Confederations...
June 4, 2013
Tourist Shot in Rocinha Favela: Daily
A German tourist was shot and seriously wounded on Friday, May 30th in the Rio favela of Rocinha.
June 2, 2013
U.S. Vice President Speaks in Rio: Daily
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - United States Vice President Joe Biden delivered his speech at Mauá Pier in Rio’s Port...
May 30, 2013
Gunfire at Complexo do Alemão Race
Rio's Civil Police has identified those responsible for firing shots just minutes before a scheduled “Desafio da Paz” run in...
May 28, 2013
U.S. Vice President Biden Visits Brazil
The Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, is in Brazil this week, as part of a South American...
May 28, 2013