The AfroReggae NGO Under Fire in Rio
AfroReggae has been the target of violent attacks recently, allegedly from drug trafficking gangs, prompting an outcry of public support.
August 27, 2013Topic
pacification
Beyond Pacification
Opinion, by Robert Muggah and Ilona Szabo de Carvalho* RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio de Janeiro is facing a...
August 13, 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
Rio Police Operations to Secure Cristo
Weeks before the FIFA Confederations Cup and World Youth Day, Rio pacifies favelas to improve security for tourists visiting Christ...
April 30, 2013
Complexo do Caju Favela Occupied in Rio
State and federal security forces occupied the communities of Complexo do Caju and Barreira do Vasco during the early hours...
March 5, 2013
Providência Gondola Controversy Grows
The new cable car, or ‘Teleférico’, which is planned for Rio’s Morro da Providência favela community, is now set to...
February 19, 2013
Alto Vidigal Reopens After Legal Dispute
The popular Casa Alto Vidigal guesthouse has reopened its doors after an ownership dispute between expatriates caused the business to...
January 8, 2013
UPP Favelas See 23% Business Growth
Businesses in favelas with Pacifying Police Units (UPP) are showing a trend towards greater growth, according to a recent study.
October 23, 2012
Police to Occupy Zona Norte Favelas: Daily
Police forces are preparing to occupy the Manguinhos and Jacarezinho favelas in Rio’s Zona Norte on Sunday 14th, in a...
October 13, 2012