New Site for World Cup Tourist Parking in Rio: Daily
Rio opens a new tourist parking site after the city's South Zone neighborhood of Leme saw an influx illegally parked...
June 20, 2014Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Chile Fans Invade Maracanã Stadium in Rio: Daily
85 ticketless Chilean supporters were arrested for breaking into the Maracanã press room.
June 19, 2014
Police Operations in Lapa Deemed a Success in 2014
According to authorities Operação Lapa Presente (Operation Today’s Lapa) has been highly successful in terms of arrests.
June 17, 2014
Tourist in Rio Arrested for Drug Possession and Bribery: Daily
The suspect, a French policeman on holiday in Rio, was also fined for possession of marijuana.
June 17, 2014
Security Forces Increase in Rio de Janeiro for World Cup
Rio de Janeiro state reinforced its security force for the 2014 World Cup games on Friday, June 6th, with almost...
June 10, 2014
England World Cup Players Visit Rocinha Favela in Rio: Daily
The England World Cup squad yesterday paid a visit to the Rocinha favela in Rio de Janeiro as they begin...
June 10, 2014
Man Arrested Selling World Cup Tickets: Daily
Second arrest this week in Rio de Janeiro for illegally selling FIFA tickets above established price.
June 5, 2014
Metro Construction Accident Kills Worker in Rio: Daily
A worker has died and another escaped injured after an accident on the construction of Rio’s new Line 4 Metro...
May 31, 2014
Striking Teachers Continue to Protest in Rio: Daily
Several hundred teachers from the public school network in Rio de Janeiro protested on Wednesday afternoon in the center of...
May 29, 2014