Two Rio Police Officers Arrested for Killing Spanish Tourist in Rocinha
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Last evening, October 24th, Rio's Military Police announced that the...
October 24, 2017Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Spanish Tourist Visiting Rocinha Shot and Killed by Rio Police
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A Spanish tourist was shot and killed in Rio...
October 23, 2017
Rio’s Military Police Invest in Social Media as Security Tool
Online on Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, among other platforms, the Military Police aims to improve the dialogue with Rio's residents and...
October 17, 2017
Rio’s Macumba Beach Residents Anxious After Promenade Collapse
City officials reassure anxious local residents that surrounding structures are not in danger following the promenade's collapse at the popular...
October 17, 2017
Some Refugees Find Warm Welcome in Rio de Janeiro
Government regulations, natural beauty, and support from organizations like the Caminhos Language Centre, have combined to make Rio de Janeiro...
October 12, 2017
Brazilian Army Operates in Rio’s Rocinha Favela for Second Day
The Armed Forces remained today (October 11th) in the favela community of Rocinha, in the Zona Sul (South Zone) of...
October 11, 2017
Armed Forces Return to Rio’s Rocinha Favela in Search Operation
The Armed Forces returned today (October 10th) to the favela community of Rocinha, in the Zona Sul (South Zone) of...
October 10, 2017
MetroRio Launches Van Transport Program for Rocinha and Vidigal
Since yesterday, October 9th, users pay R$5 for both MetroRio and the "São Conrado x Jardim de Alah" van trips,...
October 10, 2017 Police Clashes Leave Two Dead in Rio’s Rocinha Favela
The favela community of Rocinha, in São Conrado, in the Zona Sul (South Zone) of Rio de Janeiro, was once...
October 7, 2017