Pacification Force to Stay in Complexo da Maré 6 More Months
The Brazilian federal armed forces making up the Pacification Force in Complexo da Maré will stay until March 31st and...
January 2, 2015Topic
crime
New Year’s Eve to Have 33% More Police in Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro steps up security forces with a total of 15,441 military police and 2,708 vehicles active on December...
December 30, 2014
Anti Drinking and Driving Law “Lei Seca” Intensifies in Rio
Police in Rio will carry out 134 Lei Seca operations, including traffic stop blitzes and educational campaigns, during the Christmas...
December 24, 2014
Military Police Announce New Heads for 16 of 38 UPPs in Rio
The press office of the Coordinator of Pacifying Police (CPP) confirmed the change of command in 16 of 38 UPPs...
December 21, 2014
Rio to Implement Policies to Decrease Thefts on Beaches
Objective is to prevent mass robberies of tourists and residents alike at crowded beaches by groups of youths
November 17, 2014
New Zealand Murderer Phillip John Smith Escapes to Brazil
New Zealand Murderer Phillip John Smith used an illegal passport under the name Traynor to flee to Chile, and is...
November 11, 2014
Armed Men Attack Niterói Hospital to Free Accused Dealer
Fifteen armed men attack Niterói hospital to free accused drug kingpin from police custody.
November 10, 2014
Residents Tell of Abuse by Pacification Force in Maré
Rio de Janeiro residents condemn the hardships and abuses suffered at the hands of the Pacification Force of Complexo da...
November 6, 2014
UN Envoy Calls for Change in Brazil’s Prisons
Extreme violence conducted by criminal gangs inside jails highlights problems with Brazil’s penal system.
September 2, 2014