Vila Kennedy Favela Receives Rio’s 38th UPP: Daily
No shots fired and quick occupation occurred Thursday for the favela situated in the west zone of Rio.
March 14, 2014Topic
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Final Blocos Continue Amid Trash Strike in Rio: Daily
All fifteen post-Carnival blocos scheduled in Rio this weekend will go on despite the street sweeper strike.
March 8, 2014
Carnival 2014 Blocos for Saturday, March 1st: Daily
The Rio Times has the complete list of the best street parties happening in Rio today.
March 1, 2014
Rio’s Sambódromo’s 30th Anniversary: Daily
This Sunday the Marquês de Sapucaí will bring together Samba Schools from the Series A and the Special Group to...
February 22, 2014
Rio Court Hears from Police Accused in Amarildo Case: Daily
A Rio court has begun hearing the 25 policemen indicted over the death of Rocinha bricklayer Amarildo.
February 22, 2014
2013 Carnival Champions Face Problems: Daily
Carnival designer admits delays as school confirms it did not meet its financial budget for the Carnival.
February 16, 2014
More Protests Over Rio Bus Fare Hike: Daily
About one thousand protesters gathered on the main streets of Rio de Janeiro's downtown neighborhood yesterday to demonstrate against last...
February 14, 2014
Cameraman Injured in Rio de Janeiro Protest: Daily
Police have confirmed that the object that injured a journalist during a Thursday evening protest over an increase in city...
February 8, 2014
Record Numbers for New Year 2013: Daily
The popularity of Rio’s New Year’s Eve celebrations continued to grow this year with an estimated 2.3 million people gathering...
January 1, 2013