Police with Arrest Warrants Look for 18 Activist in Rio: Daily
In Rio de Janeiro 18 of 23 activists accused of violent acts during protests remain fugitives while lawyers of activists...
July 20, 2014Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Rio Police Crush Protest During World Cup Final
After days with major incident, military police were busy in Rio de Janeiro on July 13th, as protests turned violent...
July 15, 2014
Prosecutors Plan Clampdown on Corruption in Rio: Daily
New federal task force, the Center for Combating Corruption has greater powers to tackle civil and criminal activity in Rio...
July 10, 2014
Early Education Opportunities Lacking in Rio’s Favelas
The recent opening of a nursery in Rochina highlighted the continuing lack of educational opportunities Rio de Janeiro's favelas.
July 8, 2014
Mille Ballai, New Owner of Alto Vidigal is Murdered: Daily
As friends and family struggle to make sense of the Mille Ballai’s death police are looking for motives for the...
July 3, 2014
Rousseff Opens Emergency Care Hospital in Rio State
Government goals of increasing staffing and specialised services are being met with new schemes and hospitals.
July 1, 2014
Gay Pride March in Rio on Copacabana Beach: Daily
Dozens of demonstrators celebrated the International Day of LGBT Pride on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, June...
June 29, 2014
Security In and Around Rio’s Maracanã Tightens
Security forces and measures continue to tighten around Rio's Maracanã stadium for World Cup game days with additional officers, perimeters...
June 24, 2014
Two Protests Outside FIFA FanFest in Rio: Daily
Two marches merged into one outside the FIfa FanFest in Copacabana, before the Brazil vs Cameroon game yesterday.
June 24, 2014