Army to Occupy Maré in Preparation for UPP
The Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Sérgio Cabral, has announced that federal troops will occupy the Complexo da Maré, a...
March 25, 2014Topic
Favelas
Rio Police Deaths in 2014 Almost Equal to 2013
Recent violence has left almost as many police officers dead this year as in the entire year of 2013 in...
March 11, 2014
UPPs in Baixada Fluminense, São Gonçalvo and Niterói
Rio announced the inauguration of several new Police Pacifying Units (UPPs) across the Baixada Fluminense, Niterói and São Gonçalvo in...
February 4, 2014
Homicides Down 65% in Rio’s Pacified Favelas
The number of reported homicides in Rio's favelas with UPPs has decreased 65 percent between 2008 and 2012.
December 17, 2013
Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Rio’s Favelas
For a unique New Year's Eve in Rio there are two notable favela parties; The New Year’s Favela Party 2014...
December 17, 2013
Militia Gangs Control Nearly Half of Rio Favelas
Illegal militia gangs control nearly half of the estimated 1,001 favela communities in Rio de Janeiro.
December 10, 2013
Documentary “A Batalha do Passinho” Runs
Depicting the growth of the passinho movement, director Emílio Domingos’ documentary, “A Batalha do Passinho,” is screening in venues throughout...
September 10, 2013
Batista Leaves UPP Partnership: Daily
Eike Batista leaves UPP Partnership and suspends R$ 20 million contributions. Spokesperson for Rio Governor says ongoing projects are not...
August 12, 2013
World Youth Day Reaches Rio Favelas
As World Youth Day gets underway in Rio, behind the festivities and media coverage, outreach programs are focused on favela...
July 23, 2013