Militias Force Commerce Monopoly in Rio’s Rocinha Community
Militias in Rio’s largest favela, Rocinha, have taken over water and coal distribution in the community, forcing local merchants to...
November 8, 2016Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
New Report Shows Alarming Rise in Murder and Robbery in Rio
The just released Institute of Public Security (ISP) report shows alarming increases in Rio de Janeiro State’s homicides, 17.6 percent,...
November 2, 2016
Freixo Holds Final Rally Before Oct. 30 Rio Mayoral Election
Despite latest poll numbers showing the evangelical senator, Crivella, holding a substantial lead over the former history teacher, Freixo tells...
October 27, 2016
Pesticides Found in Food Used for Rio’s School Lunches
A recent Greenpeace study found that sixty percent of the food used in Rio’s school lunches contained pesticides, including pesticides...
October 18, 2016
Rio’s Lei Seca Raises Fines for Drunk Driving and Cell Phone Use
Starting November 1st, the fine for drunk driving or refusing to take a breathalyzer test will be raised to R$2,930...
October 13, 2016
Rio’s Security Secretary Resigns Amidst Surge in Violence
Beltrame headed the state's security for 10 years and was responsible for the implementation of the Police Pacifying Units in...
October 12, 2016
Shootout Spills into Copacabana Shocking Rio de Janeiro
The intense gunfire which left three men were dead and three police officers wounded forced shops and schools in the...
October 11, 2016
Five Candidates Tied for 2nd Place in Rio’s Mayoral Race
The six candidates with the highest voter intention rates, ironically, are also the ones with the highest rejection rates in...
September 27, 2016
Rio de Janeiro Streets Flooded Due to Heavy Rains
Officials are asking the population who live in areas of risk to find a safe place to stay; reports forecast...
September 20, 2016