Rio Sees Disturbing Rise in Murders and Robberies
In 2016 so far, there have been one thousand additional murders and a shocking thirty thousand more robberies compared to...
December 1, 2016Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Rio’s Santa Marta UPP Targeted With Violence
According to UPP Santa Marta officials, a UPP shootout that left one man wounded, resulted in the bombing of a...
November 23, 2016
Tensions High in Rio’s City of God Favela Community
On Saturday a police helicopter crashed into community and on Sunday seven bodies were discovered by residents.
November 21, 2016
Two Former Rio Governors Arrested in Less Than 24 Hours
Sérgio Cabral was arrested accused of receiving kickbacks linked to Operação Lava Jato, while Anthony Garotinho was accused of vote...
November 17, 2016
Violent Protests in Rio as Lawmakers Discuss Austerity Bill
Demonstrators were held back with pepper spray and tear gas while protesting against the governor's economic measures.
November 17, 2016
Rain Causes Destruction in Rio de Janeiro State
The heavy rains have caused mudslides, roadblocks and triggered the warning system in the mountainside city of Petropolis.
November 15, 2016
Protest and Court Injunction in Rio Against Austerity Measures
Public safety agents protest against wage freeze while court halts measure to increase social security contributions to 30 percent for...
November 9, 2016
Police and Residents Clash at Horto in Rio’s Jardim Botânico
In continuation of a decades-long dispute in Horto near Jardim Botânico, Military Police and residents clash as police attempt to...
November 9, 2016
Brazil Government Freezes Rio’s Bank Accounts Due to Debt
Rio won't be able to pay wages and maintain social programs until it has paid its R$170 million debt to...
November 8, 2016