Rio Water Supply is Cut on Wednesday, November 19th
CEDAE, Rio state’s water treatment agency, scheduled a general revision of its treatment facility Guandu for this Wednesday, November 18th.
November 18, 2014Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Rio to Implement Policies to Decrease Thefts on Beaches
Objective is to prevent mass robberies of tourists and residents alike at crowded beaches by groups of youths
November 17, 2014
New Zealand Murderer Phillip John Smith Arrested in Rio
Convicted felon was arrested at a hostel in Rio de Janeiro and offered no resistance.
November 13, 2014
Armed Men Attack Niterói Hospital to Free Accused Dealer
Fifteen armed men attack Niterói hospital to free accused drug kingpin from police custody.
November 10, 2014
Residents Tell of Abuse by Pacification Force in Maré
Rio de Janeiro residents condemn the hardships and abuses suffered at the hands of the Pacification Force of Complexo da...
November 6, 2014
Pezão Wins Gubernatorial Race in Rio de Janeiro
Re-elected governor thanks his former running mate, Sergio Cabral, who resigned earlier this year.
October 27, 2014
Additional Security in Rio to Insure Peaceful Elections
Operation which starts on Friday seeks to guarantee voter safety during Sunday's elections.
October 24, 2014
Rain Helps Control Forest Fires in Rio de Janeiro State
On October, 20th, firefighters reported the suppression of forest fires that had raged in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro...
October 21, 2014
Rio Elects Sports Hero; Governor Race Goes to Run-Off
Football star, Romario, is elected to the Senate with the highest number of votes in Rio de Janeiro's history.
October 8, 2014