Number of Military Police Killed in Rio this Year Reaches 126
Of the 126 military police violently killed in Rio de Janeiro since January, 26 were murdered in service; 77 when...
December 10, 2017Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Rio’s Most Wanted Fugitive, Rogerio 157, Captured
The fugitive was responsible for the eruption of violence in the favela community of Rocinha in September, which led state...
December 6, 2017
Rio’s Police Continue with Armed Forces Support, Despite Criticism
A recent survey revealed that between 2010-2015 twenty officers alone were responsible for at least ten percent of all violent...
November 30, 2017
Rio’s Mayor Cuts Sea-Goddess Iemanjá Procession Funding
The boat procession out of Copacabana beach is just one of the cultural events not being funded by the city...
November 29, 2017
Rio’s Latest Crime Statistics Show 37 Percent Increase in Auto Theft
Latest statistics show sharp increases in Rio de Janeiro motor vehicle and cell phone thefts, but show decreases in street...
November 27, 2017
U.S. Vice Consul in Rio de Janeiro Shot Near Angra dos Reis
An American diplomat was shot Thursday night near Angra dos Reis, in the southern region of Rio de Janeiro state.
November 25, 2017
Former Rio Governor Garotinho and Wife Arrested for Corruption
Rio's former governor, however, says corruption charges are payback for exposing corruption in the state's legislative assembly.
November 22, 2017
Thousands Gather for Gay Pride Parade in Rio’s Copacabana Beach
Despite the reduction of floats and artist performances, due to the lack of financial support from Rio's government, more than...
November 20, 2017
Lava Jato Investigation in Rio de Janeiro Completes 17 Months
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Since the Lava Jato (Car Wash) task force was...
November 18, 2017