Brazilian Army Operates in Rio’s Rocinha Favela for Second Day
The Armed Forces remained today (October 11th) in the favela community of Rocinha, in the Zona Sul (South Zone) of...
October 11, 2017Topic
Army
Armed Forces Return to Rio’s Rocinha Favela in Search Operation
The Armed Forces returned today (October 10th) to the favela community of Rocinha, in the Zona Sul (South Zone) of...
October 10, 2017
Shooting Erupts in Rio’s Rocinha Favela Again
Local sources and police officers claim the shooting happened at 12:20 AM and 9AM. There is no record of injured...
October 3, 2017
Brazil’s Armed Forces Surround Seven Favela Communities in Rio
In the early hours of Monday (August 21st) members of Brazil’s armed forces, police and national force simultaneously entered seven...
August 21, 2017
UK Tourist Enters Favela and is Shot in Rio’s Angra dos Reis
The British woman was hurt when she mistakenly entered a favela community in Angra dos Reis, a few hours south...
August 7, 2017
Brazil’s Army Launch Second Phase of Action in Rio Favelas
Security forces in Rio de Janeiro, along with Brazilian Army and Navy troops, have been conducting a major offensive against...
August 5, 2017
Brazil to Send 800 More Federal Police to Rio de Janeiro
President Michel Temer authorized the sending of 800 police officers to reinforce security in Rio de Janeiro yesterday, July 20th.
July 21, 2017
Brazil Sends 9,000 Armed Forces to Rio Ahead of Carnival 2017
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Defense Minister of Brazil, Raul Jungmann, detailed the plans for...
February 15, 2017
Brazil’s President Temer Authorizes Armed Forces in Rio
Despite downplaying protests by military officers' families, Rio de Janeiro asked federal government for help until after Carnival.
February 14, 2017