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, 2017Topic
community
The American Society of Rio de Janeiro Celebrates 100 Years
The American Society of Rio de Janeiro (AmSoc Rio) has a full calendar of community activities and charity events, which...
October 5, 2017
Rio Police Arrest Suspect in British Tourist Shooting
The man was shot after a confrontation with police and taken to the same one where the tourist was operated...
August 14, 2017
Rio Love Story Launches Cultural Interaction Program in Vidigal
Defined as a destination manager service, the tourism outfit Rio Love Story was launched in August 2016 just before the...
June 23, 2017
Rio UPP Social Project Sends 50 to Jiu-Jitsu Championship
The UPP Generation project will send fifty young athletes to the championship in São Paulo, between April 23rd and 30th.
April 13, 2017
Voz das Comunidades to Publish in Print for Rio’s Favela Residents
The residents of Rio's favela communities, which make up nearly a quarter of the city's population, will gain a new...
January 24, 2017Living Monuments Declared Cultural Heritage in Rio’s Vidigal Favela
Two projects based in Vidigal favela have been recognised as part of Rio de Janeiro’s cultural heritage.
December 22, 2016
Tensions High in Rio’s City of God Favela Community
On Saturday a police helicopter crashed into community and on Sunday seven bodies were discovered by residents.
November 21, 2016Rio’s Gondola in Complexo de Alemão Extends Operating Hours
As of April 25th, the Complexo do Alemão teleférico (gondola) passed to new management and extended its current operating hours,...
May 4, 2016