Federal Intervention in Rio Completes 7 Months with Rises in Shootings and Deaths
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The well-publicized federal military intervention in Rio de Janeiro reaches...
September 18, 2018Topic
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Military and Police Raids Leave at Least 13 Dead in Rio de Janeiro
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In one of the largest military operations since Brazil's armed...
August 21, 2018
Brazil’s Armed Forces Make 24 Arrests in Rio Operation
More than 3,400 military personnel were at hand at Lins de Vasconcelos favela complex, arresting dozens and confiscating weapons and...
March 28, 2018
Brazil May Disburse R$1 Billion for Military Intervention in Rio
Funds to finance the military intervention in Rio has been one of the main issues discussed by both Armed Forces...
March 19, 2018
Officials in Rio Destroy Over 50 Kiosks in Vila Kennedy Favela
Taking advantage of the presence of soldiers in the area, city officials take down stalls and receive widespread criticism.
March 12, 2018
Brazil’s Military Discards Permanent Occupation of Rio Favelas
Officer in charge of leading Rio's military intervention says troops will continue to surround communities to allow police to enter.
February 28, 2018
Critics Concerned About Brazil’s Military Control of Rio de Janeiro
The ample powers requested by the military to restore security in Rio is seen by many as a license to...
February 22, 2018
Brazil’s Armed Forces Take Over Rio’s Security to Curb Violence
Escalating violence in Rio leads Brazil’s President, Michel Temer, to decide that the Armed Forces will oversee both civil and...
February 16, 2018
Brazil’s Bankrupt Oi Fined for Selling Assets Without Approval
The company's problems continue as rumors of a possible government intervention were reinforced by statements made by Communications Minister Gilberto...
April 7, 2017