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, 2012Topic
crime
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
Roadway Robberies in Zona Norte: Daily
Police have identified at least three gangs specialized in stealing cars in the area of Dutra, on the BR-040, Avenida...
June 30, 2012
Brazil Breaks Child Pornography Ring: Daily
Brazilian federal police said they had charged eighteen people for child pornography crimes with users in as many as 34...
June 30, 2012
Police Helicopters in Beach Arrests: Daily
Police officers landed two armored Polícia Civil helicopters on Copacabana Beach to help a group of tourists who were being...
June 7, 2012
New Measures Address Police Corruption
Government and police officials are developing new anti-corruption measures, spurred in part by recent events in Rocinha, the largest favela...
April 10, 2012