Four-year-old Boy Shot Dead at Own Birthday Party in Rio
Enzo dos Santos, a 4-year-old boy, died on Sunday, June 6th, after being shot in the chest during his own...
June 10, 2020Section
Security
News on Security from Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Halts Police Raids in Rio Favelas During Pandemic
A Brazilian Supreme Court minister on Friday, June 5th, prohibited police raids in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas during the novel...
June 6, 2020
Deaths in Police Operations Rise in Brazil Despite Quarantine
Demonstrations against police brutality in the United States are having repercussions in Brazil, one of the countries where security forces...
June 3, 2020
Brazilian Federal Prosecutors Seek Suspension of Use of Chloroquine for Covid-19
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco and Sergipe prosecutors have forwarded recommendations and letters to the Ministry of Health, the...
May 31, 2020
Brazil Out of World Coalition to Plan Economic Rebuilding
The Brazilian government is not part of a list of over 50 countries and international organizations that met on Thursday...
May 29, 2020
Most Brazilian States Record Over 70 Percent ICU Occupancy for Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For the first time since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic in Brazil, most...
May 29, 2020
Covid-19: Restrictive Measures Impact Rio’s Crime Records
On Tuesday, May 26th, the Public Safety Institute (ISP) released figures on crime in Rio de Janeiro in April 2020....
May 28, 2020
Governor Forbids Police Operations in Rio de Janeiro’s Favelas During Social Actions
The main purpose of the order is to prevent conflicts from occurring, thus enhancing dialogue between corporations and community leaders.
May 24, 2020
Greater Rio Sees 32 Percent Drop in Shootings During Quarantine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Greater Rio de Janeiro recorded a 32 percent drop in the number of shootings during...
May 16, 2020