American Musician Shot in Rio: Daily
American musician based in Rio, Emmanuel Gilligan of the band ArizonA, has been shot and seriously injured in a bungled...
March 12, 2013Topic
crime
SP Police Banned From First Aid: Daily
São Paulo police are no longer allowed to give first aid to victims who have been hurt in violent crimes...
January 10, 2013
Brazil to Open First Public-Private Prison
A prison in Minas Gerais will be the country’s first public-private partnership (PPP) jail when inaugurated in January.
December 18, 2012
Police in Spotlight After São Paulo Violence
At least fourteen São Paulo police officers have been detained since Saturday on suspicion of executing civilians.
December 11, 2012
Death Toll Rises in São Paulo Crime Wave
In the bloodiest weekend yet of the violent crime wave gripping São Paulo, 31 people lost their lives between Friday...
November 13, 2012
Recent Wave of Crime in São Paulo: Daily
São Paulo is experiencing a wave of violent crime, according to government data released Wednesday.
July 27, 2012
Burglaries, Vehicle Thefts Up in Rio: Daily
The number of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Rio de Janeiro has risen dramatically in the first half of 2012,...
July 24, 2012
Study Claims Discontent Among UPP
A recent study claims that a large number of officers in the Police Pacifying Unit (UPP) are unhappy with their...
July 17, 2012
New Anti-Money Laundering Law in Brazil
Earlier this week Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff signed into law a bill aimed at curbing money laundering offenses in Brazil.
July 10, 2012