British Oil Worker Killed in Rio Carjacking: Daily
Peter Campsie, a British oilworker living in Rio de Janeiro state was shot and killed in apparent carjacking in Niterói.
April 5, 2014Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Brazilian Armed Forces in Complexo da Maré: Daily
Now authorities report 2,750 soldiers of the Armed Forces and Military Police occupy most of the Complexo da Maré.
April 5, 2014
Arrests Made After Occupation of Complexo da Maré in Rio
Police and military begin occupation of the Complexo da Maré favela peacefully and make numerous arrests and seized arms and...
April 1, 2014
Complexo da Maré Favela Occupied in Rio: Daily
Armed Forces occupied the group of Rio de Janeiro favelas known as the Complexo da Maré on the morning of...
March 30, 2014
Army to Occupy Maré in Preparation for UPP
The Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Sérgio Cabral, has announced that federal troops will occupy the Complexo da Maré, a...
March 25, 2014
UPP Commander Shot in RIo’s Manguinhos: Daily
Pacifying Police officers injured and headquarters burned down as violence in the Zona Norte continues to rise.
March 21, 2014
BOPE Reoccupy Favelas to Aid UPP in Zona Norte
BOPE reoccupied the Complexo do Alemão and Complexo da Penha in the Zona Norte of Rio, after the death of...
March 18, 2014
Two More Police Officers Killed in Rio de Janeiro: Daily
Two police officers were shot in Rio on Saturday, March 15th , marking more police officer deaths in the first...
March 16, 2014
High Temperatures for End of Summer in Rio: Daily
According to meteorologists, on Saturday and Sunday, the last weekend of the summer season, it will be clear skies and...
March 15, 2014