Roadway Robberies in Zona Norte: Daily
Police have identified at least three gangs specialized in stealing cars in the area of Dutra, on the BR-040, Avenida...
June 30, 2012Topic
Favelas
Luxury Hotel Under Construction in Vidigal
Vidigal has seen intense real estate speculation, including a proposed 5-star luxury hotel being built by Antonio Belmonte at the...
June 26, 2012
Rio+20 Events in Favela Communities
As part of Rio+20 UN Conference, the Government of Rio has organized activities related to sustainable development practices in many...
June 19, 2012
New UPPs for Complexo da Penha: Daily
Complexo da Penha favela community in Rio’s Zona Norte (North Zone) is set to have two UPPs (Police Pacification Units)...
June 1, 2012
Major Police Operations in Rio: Daily
Special divisions of Rio’s Polícia Militar have seized arms and drugs, as well as making over fifty arrests, in the...
May 18, 2012
New UPP Installed for Adeus and Baiana
The 22nd Police Pacification Unit (UPP) has been inaugurated for the favela communities of Adeus and Baiana, which neighbor Complexo...
May 15, 2012
Volunteer While Traveling in Rio
There are a host of NGOs (non-profit organizations) that offer travelers in Rio volunteer opportunities, helping different underprivileged communities.
April 24, 2012
Eighth Murder in 50 Days in Rocinha: Daily
After a massive pacification effort of the area in November, the last fifty days has seen eight reported murders in...
April 2, 2012
Military Remains in Complexo do Alemão
Almost one and a half years after occupation by the Brazilian Army, Complexo do Alemão is still awaiting the installation...
March 20, 2012