Favela Residents Overwhelmingly Back Rio Police Raid Despite High Casualties
In the labyrinthine favelas of Rio de Janeiro—those densely packed informal settlements where millions of Brazil's urban poor
November 1, 2025Section
Rio de Janeiro
Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, November 1, 2025
Tonight in Rio: Marisa Monte captivates at Arena Jockey (19:00), Xande de Pilares delivers samba at Qualistage (21:30)
November 1, 2025
How Rio Turned Free Megashows Into Tourism Policy — And A City Brand
Madonna’s free Copacabana concert in May 2024 (officially counted at 1.6 million people) and Lady Gaga’s encore this May
October 31, 2025
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, October 31, 2025
Tonight in Rio: Marisa Monte graces Arena Jockey with her MPB classics (20:00), Carioca da Gema energizes with Noite de...
October 31, 2025
Rio de Janeiro News Roundup — Comprehensive City Brief for October 31, 2025
Friday, October 31, 2025: Rio de Janeiro continued to address the aftermath of the historic police raid in northern favelas,...
October 31, 2025
Rio de Janeiro News Roundup — Comprehensive City Brief for October 30, 2025
Thursday, October 30, 2025: Rio de Janeiro continued to grapple with the aftermath of a deadly police operation in northern...
October 30, 2025
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, October 30, 2025
Tonight in Rio: Pedro Alvorada performs at Carioca da Gema (19:30), Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 deliver afrobeat at Kingston...
October 30, 2025
Rio Security Crisis Forces Federal and State Partnership After Deadly Police Operation
In response to the deadliest police operation in Rio de Janeiro's history, which left over 120 people dead, the state...
October 30, 2025
Bloodiest Day in Rio History: Police Assault on Gangs Claims 100+ Victims
A massive police operation targeting the Comando Vermelho (CV) criminal faction in Rio de Janeiro's Complexo da Penha and Complexo
October 29, 2025