Rio Plans to Use Federal Aid to Pay Late Police Salaries
Despite the reassurances by the state government that wages would be paid with the aid sent by the federal government...
July 4, 2016Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Mega-Operation Underway to Capture Fugitive in Rio
Drug dealer was rescued by twenty-five armed men from a hospital while under police custody.
June 29, 2016
Rio’s Mais Leitura Book Program Opens in São Gonçalo
Residents of São Gonçalo will gain a new unit of the Mais Leitura (More Reading) book program on Tuesday (June...
June 23, 2016
Rio Police Test Operations While Street Crime Remains
On Sunday (June 19th), the security institutions involved with the safety of the Rio 2016 Games held a mock operation...
June 21, 2016
Rio Declares State of Financial Emergency Before Olympics
Due to the extremely serious financial crisis, the governor says the state may not be able to comply with all...
June 20, 2016
Gunmen Storm Hospital in Rio de Janeiro to Free Prisoner
The actions of 25 gunmen left one person dead and two wounded on Sunday morning in the center of Rio...
June 20, 2016
Record Breaking Cold Hits Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
In a city normally known for its tropical climate and renowned beaches, Rio de Janeiro’s six million residents had to...
June 14, 2016Military Police in Rio Gain Two New Helicopters for Olympics
The Military Police will gain two EC145 model helicopters to ensure the safety of athletes and tourists during the Rio...
June 10, 2016
Body Found in Rio May be of Missing Australian Ryan Hunt
Rye Hunt has been missing since May 21st, when he left Rio's International Airport after fight with friend.
June 3, 2016