Complexo do Alemão Favela Protests After Ten-Year Old Killed
Residents of Rio's Complexo do Alemão made a protest calling for peace in the community after the death of Eduardo...
April 6, 2015Topic
Favela
Military Police to Take Over in Rio’s Complexo da Maré
Rio de Janeiro's Military Police has started the operation to take over the command in the Complexo da Maré favela...
April 1, 2015
Rio’s UPP in Cerro-Corá Fosters Community with Kickboxing
The kickboxing training program in the Cerro-Corá favela comunity is meant to foster positive relationships between the UPP and the...
March 23, 2015
Five Alternative Things to Do in Rio During Carnival: Sponsored
Rio de Janeiro may shut down during Carnival, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore some of the city’s highlights.
February 10, 2015
Rio’s Military Police Enter Favela After Weekend Shootings
After intense shootings during the entire weekend between two rival drug gangs in the Morro do Juramento favela in Rio’s...
January 19, 2015
Pacification Force to Stay in Complexo da Maré 6 More Months
The Brazilian federal armed forces making up the Pacification Force in Complexo da Maré will stay until March 31st and...
January 2, 2015
Military Police Announce New Heads for 16 of 38 UPPs in Rio
The press office of the Coordinator of Pacifying Police (CPP) confirmed the change of command in 16 of 38 UPPs...
December 21, 2014
Santa Marta Community in Rio Marks Six Years with UPP
In Santa Marta, also known as Dona Marta, the community is benefiting from stable security and an improved socio-economic environment.
December 19, 2014
Rio Cultural Secrets Offers Tours in Vidigal: Sponsored
The main goal of Rio Cultural Secrets is to encourage sustainable entrepreneurship by stimulating tourism.
December 16, 2014