Pensioner Dies After Being Shot by Stray Bullet in Niterói
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A 71-year-old pensioner was shot dead by a stray bullet in the Fonseca neighborhood of...
October 6, 2019Section
Security
News on Security from Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Clash Between Drug Gangs in Rio Leaves One Dead and Six Wounded
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The confrontation between rival gangs on Wednesday, October 3rd, for the control of the Pedreira...
October 5, 2019
State Police Invaded Hospital Seeking to Retrieve Bullet That Killed Ágatha Félix
At dawn on Saturday, September 21st, right after the death of the 8-year-old Ágatha Félix, between ten and twenty state...
October 4, 2019
Why is Convicted Pedophile Still Receiving Salary from Rio State Police?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The judges of the 5th Criminal Court decided to await the final outcome of an...
October 4, 2019
Brazil’s Chamber Approves Law to Facilitate Divorce for Domestic Violence Victims
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the text, the judge in charge of a domestic violence lawsuit may also...
October 4, 2019
Marielle Franco Case: Police Serve Five More Arrest Warrants
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One of the warrants is being served against retired police officer Ronnie Lessa, who is...
October 4, 2019Brazilian Government Suspends Sale of 33 Fraudulently Mislabeled Olive Oil Brands
The Ministry of Agriculture announced on Wednesday, October 2nd, the suspension of the sale of 33 brands of olive oil...
October 3, 2019
Public Safety Project Reduces Homicides and Robberies in Five Brazilian Cities
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The five municipalities to be subject to actions by "Em Frente, Brasil", Sérgio Moro's public...
October 3, 2019
Rio State Police Officers Refuse to Join in Reenactment of Ágatha’s Killing
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following the orientation of their defense counsel, the 11 state police officers involved, directly or...
October 2, 2019