Rio de Janeiro’s 10 Most Interesting Gringos of 2015
Once again we have unscientifically come up with our annual list of foreigners doing interesting things in Rio.
December 31, 2015Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Drones to be Used in Beach Rescues in Rio de Janeiro
Drones equipped with cameras will scan waters and aid rescuers in locating the exact position of possible drowning victims.
December 30, 2015
Healthcare System in State of Emergency in Rio de Janeiro
The healthcare system's state of emergency should cut through bureaucracy and streamline the transfer of federal funds to Rio de...
December 24, 2015
Rio’s Santa Marta Favela Celebrates Seven Years of the UPP
The Santa Marta favela community, also known as Dona Marta, sits above Botafogo in Zona Sul (South Zone) of Rio,...
December 22, 2015
Police Officers Arrested in Rio de Janeiro for Killing Youths
The officers are accused of killing five youths by firing more than 100 bullets into the car they were in...
December 2, 2015
Violent Deaths Increase in Rio’s UPP Areas in First Half of 2015
Pacifying police units have been installed in 38 communities in Rio de Janeiro and currently have almost 10,000 policemen.
November 17, 2015
Rio’s 20th Gay Pride Parade in Copacabana November 15th
The Parada do Orgulho LGBT Rio (Rio LGBT Pride Parade) will return on Sunday, November 15th to Rio de Janeiro's...
November 11, 2015
Police Launch Social Media Racism Investigation in Brazil
Brazilian police investigate comments on actress Tais Araújo's Facebook page to determine if they were racist or racial slurs, both...
November 4, 2015
Rio Introduces QR Codes in Cemetery During Memorial Day
More than 120 thousand visitors are expected to visit São Jõao Batista on Memorial Day, November 2nd.
November 2, 2015