Rio’s Parliament Approves Law Against Carrying Knives
The parliament of Rio de Janeiro, ALERJ, has approved a law punishing the open carrying of so-called armas brancas (white...
June 11, 2015Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Rio Governor Pezão Pushing for Weapons Law in Congress
Rio's Governor Luiz Fernando Pezão has appeared in front of the National Congress in Brasília arguing in defense of a...
May 28, 2015
Cyclist Stabbed at Rio’s Lagoa, Died From His Injuries
A cyclist taking his usual route along the Lagoa, was stabbed on Tuesday night, May 19th around 7:30 PM and...
May 20, 2015
Gas Leak Most Likely Cause for Explosion in Rio Building
Although there was no apparent structural damage, residents still do not know when they will be allowed to move back...
May 19, 2015
Half of Rio’s Most Wanted Escaped from Prison Leave
Eight out of Rio de Janeiro's most wanted sixteen criminals had already been arrested by the police and sentenced to...
May 15, 2015
Crime Numbers Drop in Rio Communities With UPPs
Crime numbers have significantly dropped in communities with a Pacifying Police Unit (UPP) between 2008 and 2014 according to the...
May 12, 2015
Rio de Janeiro Sees Growth of Favela Communities
Recent research shows that many of Rio de Janeiro's favelas are continuing to grow, despite recent evictions of settlements and...
May 11, 2015
Report Shows Eighty Percent of Crack Users in Rio are Male
According to the data from those seeking treatment in Rio de Janeiro state, inhaled cocaine is the cause of 58...
May 9, 2015
Fewer Military Policemen to Patrol Rio’s Streets
Despite an increase in robberies and shootings in Rio de Janeiro, the Military Police had to cut the number of...
May 5, 2015