American Citizen Services in Brazil Ahead of the World Cup
The American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Consulate General, Rio de Janeiro prepares to assist U.S. travelers and citizens...
April 29, 2014Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
UPP Must Target Corruption, Experts Say: Daily
Security experts believe the Rio de Janeiro UPP (Police Pacification Unit) are at a critical moment and must now begin...
April 26, 2014
More Rio Protest Over Death of Favela Resident: Daily
Violent protests erupted after death of a 26-year-old was allegedly killed by police in the Pavão Pavãozinho favela.
April 25, 2014
New Governor Focuses on UPPs and Metro
In his first month as Rio governor, Luiz Fernando de Souza ("Pezão") outlines importance of UPPs and extension of metro,...
April 22, 2014
Niterói Protests Turn Destructive: Daily
Protests in response to the recent deaths of two Niterói residents turned destructive on April 19th as cars and buses...
April 20, 2014
Protests After Eviction of Occupants from Oi Favela
Residents evicted from Rio's Favela da Telerj, or Oi Favela, on Friday, April 11th, are camping outside the City Hall...
April 15, 2014
Police and Favela Oi Occupants Clash: Daily
Buses set on fire and traffic disrupted as Military Police and residents of Favela da Oideram clashed during re-possession of...
April 11, 2014
Seventy Percent More Police in Rio for World Cup: Daily
Maracanã Stadium will have more than 2,300 Police than the Confederation’s Cup games
April 11, 2014
New Favela Built on Unused Space in Rio de Janeiro
Rio's newest favela is under construction after the invasion of an unoccupied site, but a court order calls for "re-possession"...
April 8, 2014