Rio’s Security Secretary Resigns Amidst Surge in Violence
Beltrame headed the state's security for 10 years and was responsible for the implementation of the Police Pacifying Units in...
October 12, 2016Topic
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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
Rio Creates Commission to Invest in Social Projects in UPPs
Recently created commission aims to improve social actions in communities that have already installed a Pacifying Police Unit.
March 4, 2015
Violence Against Police Officers Worry Officials in Rio
Since the beginning of the year more than 106 police officers have been killed in Rio's Metropolitan area.
December 2, 2014
UPPs Reduce Violent Deaths by 78 Percent
A study found that the UPPs have reduced the rates of violent deaths, such as homicides and deaths in encounters...
September 25, 2012
Favelas Feel UPP Progress, in Some Areas
The recent pacification of favela Mangueira completes the process of preparing all favela complexes in the vicinity of the Maracanã...
July 5, 2011
UPPs Seek More Social Inclusion Initiatives
After seventeen favelas have been pacified, the lack of social investment is a main concern.
June 14, 2011
Oxi Drug Reaches Rio de Janeiro
The deadly and highly addictive drug, oxi, has reached Niterói in Rio de Janeiro.
June 7, 2011
Obama Visits Rio de Janeiro
By Patricia Maresch, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – U.S. President Barack Obama visited Rio on Sunday, March 20th...
March 20, 2011