Brazil’s Armed Forces Operate in Rio’s Niteroi Favela Communities
This is the second large-scale operation since the Armed Forces arrived in Rio at the end of July and part...
August 16, 2017Topic
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Rio’s Favela Community Residents Protest Against Violence
Representatives from 47 favelas around Rio de Janeiro called for peace on Copacabana Beach after the increased violence in their...
July 3, 2017
Over 50 Million Brazilians Lost Family or Friend to Violence
The study showing 35 percent of the population has had friends or family killed in a violent manner, is being...
May 8, 2017
Influenza Vaccination Starts in Brazil for 2017 Winter Season
Officials estimate that over 54 million will be vaccinated against influenza, which last year afflicted over 12,000 people and killed...
April 20, 2017
Second Death by Yellow Fever Confirmed in Rio State
The state has distributed more than three million doses of vaccines against yellow fever since January to 92 municipalities.
April 4, 2017
OAS Questions Brazil Ministry of Justice About Prison Violence
For the international organization, Brazil has a 'inescapable legal duty to take concrete steps to guarantee inmates’ rights to life...
March 1, 2017
Authorities Try to Contain Prison Riot in Northeastern Brazil
Measures include extra federal agents, external fence with alarm system and restoration of outside walls with concrete instead of sand.
January 24, 2017
Violence Spills to Streets in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Norte
Buses were burned and police station attacked as retaliation for the transfer of inmates from Alcaçuz Penitentiary.
January 19, 2017
Brazil’s Armed Forces to Help Secure Prisons Amidst Riots
The armed forces, previously restricted to areas outside prison walls are now allowed to enter, search and inspect visitors and...
January 18, 2017