Gunman Takes Hostage in Church in Ipanema: Daily
Rio parishioners taken by surprise as armed man storms into the church during mass, taking a hostage for 2.5 hours.
August 18, 2014Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Major Militia Operation Sees 17 Members Arrested
On August 7th, military police dismantled a major militia, arresting members who allegedly threatened and extorted "Minha Casa, Minha Vida"...
August 12, 2014
Marcha das Vadias 2014 SlutWalk in Rio: Daily
On August 9th, approximately four hundred people gathered in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro for Marcha das Vadias 2014, the Brazilian...
August 10, 2014
New Group Selected For Employment Program: Daily
Unique program in Rio helps five hundred young people gain the training and experience they need to join the workforce.
August 7, 2014
Bethlem Scandal Continues and May Affect Elections
With the 2014 Brazilian elections fast approaching, fallout from corruption allegations will not help the PMDB party's chances in Rio...
August 5, 2014
Clampdown on Food Hygiene Ahead of the Olympics: Daily
Rio's city hall launches a campaign of surveillance and raids to ensure standards are met by 2016.
July 31, 2014
Six Military Police Arrested After UPP Operation
Rio de Janeiro civil police arrested six military police officers on Sunday, July 27th following a UPP operation that resulted...
July 29, 2014
Census in Complexo da Maré Shows Economic Growth: Daily
The first census undertaken in the Complexo da Maré has shown a vibrant local economy that provides vital income for...
July 24, 2014
New School of Technology Inaugurated in Barra Mansa
A higher educational gain for the city, there will be 152 open seats for the technology in internet systems course,...
July 22, 2014