Army Set to Leave Complexo do Alemão
The official withdrawal of the Brazilian Armed Forces from the Complexo do Alemão, in Rio’s Zona Norte, is scheduled to...
June 26, 2012Topic
Complexo do Alemão
New UPP Installed for Adeus and Baiana
The 22nd Police Pacification Unit (UPP) has been inaugurated for the favela communities of Adeus and Baiana, which neighbor Complexo...
May 15, 2012
Family to Sue After Alemão Shooting: Daily
The family of a fifteen-year-old shot in Fazendinha, a favela which forms part of the Complexo do Alemão, said they...
May 1, 2012
First UPP in Complexo do Alemão: Daily
The first UPP (Police Pacification Unit) installation in Complexo do Alemão began on April 18th at two locations with a...
April 19, 2012
Military Remains in Complexo do Alemão
Almost one and a half years after occupation by the Brazilian Army, Complexo do Alemão is still awaiting the installation...
March 20, 2012
Visit Prince Harry to Rio de Janeiro, by Eduardo Martino/UK in Brazil
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March 13, 2012
Prince Harry Visits Rio Favela: Daily
Prince Harry, who has been in Rio de Janeiro, spent a morning of sport on Flamengo beach then went on...
March 11, 2012
Favela Tourism Off the Ground in Alemão
More people are finding their way to the Complexo do Alemão favelas to enjoy the Teleférico line in Rio’s Zona...
February 28, 2012
Mexico’s Military Lessons for Brazil
An army can be a terrible thing to waste. That’s particularly true in many Latin American countries, where the threats...
December 27, 2011