Leblon, Ipanema Metro Construction Pains
Construction of the six new Line 4 Metro stations in Leblon and Ipanema is proving controversial, as residents react to...
November 27, 2012Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
PAC Program Stalls in Rocinha Favela
Brazil’s minister of planning, Miriam Belchior, said Monday, November 19th, that spending levels under the country’s flagship Growth Acceleration Program...
November 20, 2012
Rio to Reduce a Third of Buses by 2016
Along with massive infrastructure and transport investments to happen in Rio by the 2016 Olympics, a third of conventional buses...
November 13, 2012
UPP Social Forum in Rocinha Favela
A public meeting between UPP Social officials and members of the local community took place in Rio’s largest favela, Rocinha,...
November 6, 2012
Rise in Accidents on the Streets of Rio
Rio de Janeiro has seen an increase in car crashes in its congested streets, with five major bus accidents tooking...
October 30, 2012
UPP Favelas See 23% Business Growth
Businesses in favelas with Pacifying Police Units (UPP) are showing a trend towards greater growth, according to a recent study.
October 23, 2012
Police to Occupy Zona Norte Favelas: Daily
Police forces are preparing to occupy the Manguinhos and Jacarezinho favelas in Rio’s Zona Norte on Sunday 14th, in a...
October 13, 2012
Complexo da Penha to Receive R$580 Million
Complexo da Penha in Rio’s Zona Norte (North Zone) is set to receive investments worth R$580 million (US$290 million) under...
October 2, 2012
Rio’s Rocinha Favela to Receive UPP: Daily
Almost a year after police forces invaded the notorious and often violent favela Rocinha, it is slated to receive an...
September 20, 2012