Rio de Janeiro’s 10 Most Interesting Gringos of 2014
As 2014 draws to a close we look back over the year and review some of the most noteworthy stories...
December 31, 2014Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
New Year’s Eve to Have 33% More Police in Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro steps up security forces with a total of 15,441 military police and 2,708 vehicles active on December...
December 30, 2014
Operation Lei Seca Fines Over 300 Drivers on Christmas in Rio
Operation Lei Seca (Dry Law or Prohibition) fined three hundred and 324 drivers in the Rio de Janeiro on Christmas...
December 26, 2014
Anti Drinking and Driving Law “Lei Seca” Intensifies in Rio
Police in Rio will carry out 134 Lei Seca operations, including traffic stop blitzes and educational campaigns, during the Christmas...
December 24, 2014
Military Police Announce New Heads for 16 of 38 UPPs in Rio
The press office of the Coordinator of Pacifying Police (CPP) confirmed the change of command in 16 of 38 UPPs...
December 21, 2014
Santa Marta Community in Rio Marks Six Years with UPP
In Santa Marta, also known as Dona Marta, the community is benefiting from stable security and an improved socio-economic environment.
December 19, 2014
Four Rio Police Officers Shot in Complexo do Alemão
A clash between police and alleged traffickers in Rio de Janeiro lead to the wounding of four military police officers...
December 9, 2014
Violence Against Police Officers Worry Officials in Rio
Since the beginning of the year more than 106 police officers have been killed in Rio's Metropolitan area.
December 2, 2014
Rio Holds Mass Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony
A mass same-sex civil ceremony, wedding 160 couples took place in Rio de Janeiro's Armazém Utopia, located in the city's...
November 24, 2014