Another Prison Riot in Brazil Leaves 33 Inmates Dead
The deaths occurred just outside Boa Vista, Roraima state, hours before the federal government announced its security plan for prisons...
January 6, 2017Topic
Alexandre de Moraes
Security at Olympics Will Not be Altered Says Justice Minister
Justice Minister says security during the first week was 'extremely positive' despite the death of a soldier near Maracana Stadium.
August 12, 2016
Extra Security at Rio de Janeiro’s Most Famous Landmarks
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain will have metal detectors at the entrance for security measures during the Olympic and...
August 3, 2016
Brazilian Officials Say No Evidence of Second Terrorist Group
Last week a group of Brazilians was arrested after authorities intercepted messages about preparations for a terrorist attack during the...
July 26, 2016
Brazil Arrests Ten for Terrorist Plan During Olympics
Authorities say ten Brazilians suspected of planning terrorist attacks in the city during the Games were amateurs.
July 22, 2016
Military Soldiers for Rio Olympics Increased to 21,000
In a joint press conference on Wednesday, July 6th, Defense Minister, Raul Jungmann, and Justice Minister, Alexandre de Moraes, announced...
July 7, 2016