Security Increases for Elections in Rio de Janeiro
Military Police reinforce security during elections in sixteen Brazilian states, including Rio de Janeiro.
October 5, 2014Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Shootouts in Rio’s Complexo da Maré
Shootouts in Rio's Complexo da Maré interrupted traffic and classes on Wednesday, October 1st.
October 2, 2014
Illegal Campaign Propaganda Seized in Rio de Janeiro
In the approaching Brazilian 2014 elections, large quantities of unauthorized election propaganda has been confiscated, totalling more than ninety tons
September 23, 2014
Rio Police Arrest 26 in Complexo do Alemão: Daily
Civil Police in Rio apprehended 26 members of a Complexo do Alemão gang, accused of drug trafficking and homicides including...
September 19, 2014
Race Tightens for Rio de Janeiro State Governor
The Rio de Janeiro election on 5 October 2014 will elect the next Governor of the state of Rio with...
September 16, 2014
Archbishop of Rio Robbed in Santa Teresa: Daily
Three armed men robbed Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, Cardinal Dom Orani Joao Tempesta on the night of Monday, September...
September 16, 2014
UPP Captian Killed in Complexo do Alemão: Daily
Pacifying Police Unit Captain dead after being shot in the chest during a confrontation between police and drug-trafficking suspects in...
September 12, 2014
Annual March in Rio Protests Racial Violence by Police
Report indicates 146.5 percent more blacks than whites died in Brazil in 2012 in situations such as homicides, traffic accidents...
August 26, 2014
Rio Campaign Propaganda in Favelas Controlled by Gangs
Election campaigning is being affected by extortion rackets controlled by the militia and gangs in Rio's favelas.
August 19, 2014