Love and Drug Bosses
Opinion, by Michael Kerlin RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There’s a reason we seek to know more about the significant...
November 29, 2011Topic
Complexo do Alemão
Conquering the Enemy Within
Opinion, by Samantha Barthelemy RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Every once in a while a scandal comes along to remind...
October 4, 2011
Violence in Complexo da Maré Favelas of Rio
The Complexo da Maré, an agglomeration of sixteen favela communities in Rio’s Zona Norte, has seen numerous firefights between police...
September 27, 2011
+Oportunidades: Learning Program’s First Year
This September marks the one-year anniversary of the creation of +Oportunidades, a professional training program being offered by USAID.
September 20, 2011
Recent Conflicts in Complexo do Alemão Favela
n the past week the Complexo do Alemão in Rio’s Zona Norte (North Zone) has seen several clashes between civilians...
September 13, 2011
The Good Fight
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Our front page story this week is about the March Against Corruption, and although...
September 13, 2011
Confrontation in Complexo do Alemão: Daily
A small confrontation between residents and the military Peace Force in the pacified community Complexo do Alemão (Zona Norte) on...
September 5, 2011
Gondola in Complexo do Alemão Favelas
After months of testing, the Teleférico (gondola) line at the Complexo do Alemão in Rio’s Zona Norte (North Zone) has...
July 12, 2011
Run For Peace at Zona Norte Favelas
The same dirt road drug traffickers used to escape from the police, was part of the 4,850 meter run called...
May 17, 2011