President Rejects Military Aid Against Rio Crime
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a no-go on using the military in the country's favelas to fight crime.
October 28, 2023Section
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Brazil Aims to Update Terrorism Law to Target Criminal Groups
Brazil's Justice and Public Security Minister, Flávio Dino, recently revealed plans to change the country's terrorism law.
October 27, 2023
Record Bus and Train Fires Erupt in Rio Following Militant’s Death
Rio de Janeiro recently saw an unprecedented event. On a single day, a record number of buses went up in...
October 24, 2023
Rio Tourism Leaders Urge Federal Intervention for City’s Safety
Rio de Janeiro's tourism business leaders met with Ricardo Garcia Cappelli, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Public...
October 19, 2023
Rio Unveils Diverse New Year Celebrations
The city government of Rio de Janeiro recently announced a 12-minute fireworks display at Copacabana Beach.
October 18, 2023
Rio Wins 2025 World Book Capital Title
On World Book Day, Mayor Eduardo Paes announced that UNESCO named Rio de Janeiro the World Book Capital for 2025.
October 8, 2023
New Businesses in Rio Hit Record High in September
Rio's Commercial Registry, Jucerja, recorded an 11.8% increase from last year with a record 5,956 new businesses in September.
October 8, 2023
Rio Governor Says He is Battling Mafias, Not Militias
In the latest Rio news, Today, Rio's Governor Claudio Castro announced that Rio is now confronting mafias instead of militias.
October 6, 2023
Nine Dead in Brazil Shootings
In Brazil, nine people were killed in two separate shootings, including three doctors targeted by assailants at a popular beach...
October 6, 2023