Rio’s Lei Seca Drunk Driving Operations Increase for 2017 Carnival
The Operação Lei Seca (Operation Dry Law) in Rio de Janeiro will reinforce the state-wide actions of inspection and awareness...
February 20, 2017Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Brazil Sends 9,000 Armed Forces to Rio Ahead of Carnival 2017
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Defense Minister of Brazil, Raul Jungmann, detailed the plans for...
February 15, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Authorizes Armed Forces in Rio
Despite downplaying protests by military officers' families, Rio de Janeiro asked federal government for help until after Carnival.
February 14, 2017
Rio Avoids Major Police Strike but May Call in Federal Forces
The timing of a police strike action so close to Carnival, could prove detrimental to the state's ability to capitalize...
February 11, 2017
Rio’s Military Police Protests Start Small, for the Moment
Source says protest movement should increase in coming days, while officials say 95 percent of the personnel are working normally.
February 10, 2017
Rio’s Governor Pezão Ordered to Step Down by Regional Courts
The Electoral Court judged that Pezão received million-dollar campaign donations in exchange for lucrative administrative contracts.
February 9, 2017
Rio de Janeiro Sees Protests Turn Violent Again in Centro
Wednesday's peaceful protest quickly turned violent as the protest spread to other streets forcing storeowners and even a metro station...
February 2, 2017
Rio’s Mais Leitura Program Launches Audio Book Portal
The Mais Leitura (More Reading) book program, provided by the State Press of Rio de Janeiro, recently launched the #narreumahistoria...
January 26, 2017
Voz das Comunidades to Publish in Print for Rio’s Favela Residents
The residents of Rio's favela communities, which make up nearly a quarter of the city's population, will gain a new...
January 24, 2017