Rocinha Sports Complex Hosts MMA Event
In recent months Rocinha has dominated the headlines with an increase in violence, but the community is hosting a major...
May 1, 2012Topic
pacification
Visiting the Favelas of Rio de Janeiro
The favelas of Rio can be dangerous, but with the pacification efforts, several communities have become a safe and welcoming...
April 3, 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
Increased Police Presence in Rocinha: Daily
Policing has increased in the Rocinha favela of Rio following the discovery of three male bodies in the early hours...
March 20, 2012
Leblon and Gávea After Rocinha Pacification
Rocinha and Vidigal's pacification has not caused the same dramatic impact on the Leblon and Gavéa real estate market as...
March 6, 2012
Vidigal Guesthouses Thrive After UPP
Just a few weeks after Vidigal officially received its own Police Pacification Unit (“UPP”), investors and businesses are speculating on...
February 7, 2012
Vidigal to Receive the 19th UPP in Rio
The 19th Police Pacification Unit (UPP) is to officially come into operation in the favela communities of Vidigal and Chácara...
January 17, 2012
Next for Rio’s Pacified Favela Communities
Plans to establish centers for ‘The Prevention of Violence and Promotion of Security’ in pacified favela communities is aimed at...
January 10, 2012
U.S. House Speaker Visits Rio Favela: Daily
The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner visited Vidigal, one of Rio’s favelas yesterday, as part of...
January 10, 2012