Armed Forces begin third phase of largest military training operation in Brazil in 2021
Under the Ministry of Defense's coordination, approximately 5,000 military personnel, 1,000 vehicles, airplanes and helicopters from..
November 12, 2021Topic
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Riotur Taps ‘Segurança Presente’ to Help with Security During Carnival
To ensure the safety of tourists and locals alike during the biggest party on the planet, the Coordinator of ‘Segurança...
January 30, 2019
Brazil Arrests Hundreds in Child Porn Operation
Brazilian authorities confiscated more than a million computer files, issued 579 warrants, and arrested 251 people in 24 states on...
May 18, 2018
Brazil’s Armed Forces Participate in Operation in Rio’s Favelas
Today the military is based at strategic points surrounding the favela of Jacarezinho, while civilian, military and federal police officers...
January 18, 2018
Shooting Erupts in Rio’s Rocinha Favela Again
Local sources and police officers claim the shooting happened at 12:20 AM and 9AM. There is no record of injured...
October 3, 2017
Security Increases for Elections in Rio de Janeiro
Military Police reinforce security during elections in sixteen Brazilian states, including Rio de Janeiro.
October 5, 2014
Police Helicopters in Beach Arrests: Daily
Police officers landed two armored Polícia Civil helicopters on Copacabana Beach to help a group of tourists who were being...
June 7, 2012
Rio Police Target Gas Pump Fraud: Daily
Civil Police officers have been inspecting fuel pumps at a number of gas stations in Rio as part of an...
January 14, 2012
Rio Police in New Favela Operation: Daily
Two people were killed after officers from 27th Military Police Battalion launched a pacification operation in communities in Santa Cruz,...
September 26, 2011