Rio Police Crack Down on Protesters
As protests continue and the World Cup draws closer, the criminalization of public protests in Rio is of increasing concern...
October 22, 2013Topic
arrests
Brazilian Detained at London Airport: Daily
David Miranda, Brazilian citizen and partner of Glenn Greenwald, Rio-based journalist was detained while passing through London’s Heathrow airport on...
August 20, 2013
Pope Francis in Brazil for 2013 WYD
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, is in Brazil on a week-long visit, the first international trip...
July 23, 2013
Pope Arrives in Rio Amid Protests: Daily
Pope Francis has arrived in Rio on a week-long visit to Brazil and has been welcomed officially by President Rousseff,...
July 23, 2013
Rio WYD Security Details Revealed: Daily
Rio’s security officials have revealed plans for next week’s World Youth Day (WYD), which includes a high-profile visit by Pope...
July 19, 2013
Rocinha Operation Sees 33 Arrested: Daily
Thirty-three people have been arrested in Rochina during a two-day police operation entitled, Operação Paz Armada (Operation Armed Peace).
July 15, 2013
Unions Stir Brazil Protest Movement: Daily
Strikes and protests by unionized workers across Brazil on July 11th disrupted ports, roads, public transport and other public services.
July 12, 2013
WYD Safety Guaranteed Despite Protests
With the wave of protests continuing across Brazil, and the Confederations Cup drawing to a close, attention has turned to...
June 25, 2013
Over a Million Protest in Brazil: Daily
ver a million people are estimated to have taken to the streets in Brazil’s state capitals on Thursday evening, with...
June 21, 2013