Major Police Operation in Cidade de Deus Closes 16 Schools
Police operation in response to violence in Cidade de Deus affects thousands of children as schools are closed as a...
May 27, 2014Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Warning of Rio Taxi Drivers Overcharging 12 Percent: Daily
The Rio de Janeiro trading standards agency Carioca Procon is warning residents and tourists over reports that taxi drivers are...
May 20, 2014
Fines for Cigarette Butts on Brazilian Streets: Daily
On Wednesday, May 14th, a Brazilian House committee approved a bill banning the disposal of cigarette butts on streets with...
May 18, 2014
Rio Construction of Metro Line 4 Suspended
Underground digging is on hold until the cause of pot holes and sinking sidewalks is clarified in Ipanema, Rio de...
May 13, 2014
Rio Bus Strike Causes Transportation Strain: Daily
Bus drivers in Rio de Janeiro were on strike yesterday, leaving only thirty percent of fleet in service, causing strain...
May 9, 2014
Bus Strike in Rio Paralyzes Transportation: Daily
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A strike by bus drivers on Thursday (May 8) morning...
May 8, 2014
Rio to Increase Police Force for World Cup
Governor Luiz Fernando Pezão, announced that this week 2,000 policemen will begin to work on holidays and time off in...
May 6, 2014
Rio Announces Plan to Receive 600,000 for World Cup: Daily
The City Hall of Rio held a meeting on Friday, May 2nd, detailing procedures that would take place throughout the...
May 4, 2014
Popular Cup Begins, Highlighting Forced Evictions in Rio
Alternative football cup draws attention to home demolitions and controversies in preparation for mega-events.
April 29, 2014