Rio’s Military Police Enter Favela After Weekend Shootings
After intense shootings during the entire weekend between two rival drug gangs in the Morro do Juramento favela in Rio’s...
January 19, 2015Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Mudslide Emergency Drills Begin in Rio’s Favela Communities
Since Rio's Alert and Alarm system was implemented in 2011, sirens have sounded on several occasions.
January 16, 2015
Former Petrobras Executive Arrested at Rio’s Airport
Nestor Cerveró, former head of internationals at Petrobras, was arrested this morning (January 14th) when he disembarked at Rio's Galeão...
January 14, 2015
São Paulo Faces Floods on Streets, Shortage in Reservoir
Even forecasts of heavy rains for the next few days are unlikely to help relieve São Paulo’s water shortage.
January 13, 2015
Looting and ‘Lei Seca’ Mark Weekend at Rio’s Beaches
Police officials want to curb drivers from drinking at the beach and looting by groups of youths during the weekends.
January 12, 2015
Record Heat Expected in Rio de Janeiro This Weekend
Rio de Janeiro beaches expected to be crowded once again as the heat soars during the second weekend of 2015...
January 10, 2015
Rio Governor Pezão Announces Budget Cuts at Inauguration
Luis Fernando de Souza, known as Pezão (Big Foot), was sworn in as Rio de Janeiro’s state governor on Thursday,...
January 3, 2015
Pacification Force to Stay in Complexo da Maré 6 More Months
The Brazilian federal armed forces making up the Pacification Force in Complexo da Maré will stay until March 31st and...
January 2, 2015
Fireworks Barge Catches Fire on New Year’s Eve
One of the barges used to release fireworks during the New Year's Eve celebrations held on Copacabana Beach in Rio...
January 1, 2015