Jacarezinho, Manguinhos Occupied: Daily
Police forces successfully occupied the Zona Norte (North Zone) favelas of Jacarezinho and Manguinhos in the early hours of Sunday,...
October 14, 2012Topic
North Zone
More Computers for Complexo do Alemão
A new computer course in Complexo do Alemão aims to increase computer literacy among children living in the area, boosting...
September 4, 2012
2012 Elections Are Turning Violent: Daily
Sixty days into the campaign, the 2012 municipal elections have already had more politically associated deaths and acts of violence...
September 4, 2012
Building Bridges in Rio: BRT Transcarioca
Construction is underway on Ponte Estaiada do Fundão, a Cable-Styled bridge that will span 400m between Ilha do Fundão and...
August 7, 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
The Rental Market in Zona Norte of Rio
With rent prices skyrocketing in Rio in recent years, for many it is time to consider options beyond Zona Sul...
November 22, 2011
Violence in Complexo da Maré Favelas of Rio
The Complexo da Maré, an agglomeration of sixteen favela communities in Rio’s Zona Norte, has seen numerous firefights between police...
September 27, 2011
Plans for Rio Favelas to Get Facelift
By Patricia Maresch, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – It's one of Rio's biggest challenges before the start of...
December 14, 2010