Accused Rocinha Drug Lord Arrested: Daily
Accused chief drug lord of Rocinha, Antônio Bonfim Lopes, known as Nem, was arrested by Federal Police at around midnight...
November 10, 2011Topic
Favela
Anti-Aircraft Weapons Seized in Rocinha: Daily
Police officers in the operation in Rio's notorious Rocinha favela seized anti-aircraft artillery rockets, stolen motorcycles and pirate DVDs.
November 4, 2011
Rio Favela to be Demolished for Olympics: Daily
Vila Autódromo, a favela situated in the heart of Barra’s Olympic Park and nearby Rock City, will be removed by...
October 4, 2011
Rio Breaks: A Story About Surfing and Survival
Documentary film Rio Breaks is a story about surfing and surviving favela life the help of the Favela Surf Club.
September 27, 2011
Recent Conflicts in Complexo do Alemão Favela
n the past week the Complexo do Alemão in Rio’s Zona Norte (North Zone) has seen several clashes between civilians...
September 13, 2011
UPP Corruption Demands Complex Questions, Solutions
Opinion, by Michael Kerlin RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "Things could really be different this time," we told ourselves about...
September 13, 2011
Confrontation in Complexo do Alemão: Daily
A small confrontation between residents and the military Peace Force in the pacified community Complexo do Alemão (Zona Norte) on...
September 5, 2011
Pathways to University for Brazil’s Poor
Opinion, by Michael Kerlin RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - University entrance exam season starts next month all across Brazil. That...
August 30, 2011
Grave Inequality
Opinion, by Michael Kerlin RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – If you want to understand inequality in Rio de Janeiro, take...
August 16, 2011