Police and Prison Guards on Strike in Rio de Janeiro Over Non-Pay
With the recent increase in violence the 72-hour walkout by police officers and week long strike by prison guards are...
January 17, 2017Topic
Police
Lack of Police Presence on Rio’s Beaches Causes Concern
An increase in petty crime and robberies along the beaches, and a lack of police presence, is raising concerns among...
January 6, 2017
Rio State Registers 15 Homicides Per Day in November
From January through November, there were 4.572 homicides in the state, with an increase seen in police killing citizens and...
December 23, 2016
Rio Security Forces Launch 2017 Summer Policing Operations
To enforce security in Rio, Operação Praia (Beach Operation) has approximately 850 police officers from different units in action.
December 21, 2016
Brazil’s Police Brace for More Protests of Spending Cap Bill
In addition to protests, opposition senators also vow to use all regimental rules in their favor to obstruct and delay...
December 13, 2016Italian Tourist Killed in Rio After Accidentally Entering Favela
Roberto Bardella, a tourist travelling through Rio de Janeiro, was killed after mistakenly entering Prazeres favela in the city’s South...
December 9, 2016
Rio’s Santa Marta UPP Targeted With Violence
According to UPP Santa Marta officials, a UPP shootout that left one man wounded, resulted in the bombing of a...
November 23, 2016
Violent Protests in Rio as Lawmakers Discuss Austerity Bill
Demonstrators were held back with pepper spray and tear gas while protesting against the governor's economic measures.
November 17, 2016
Protest and Court Injunction in Rio Against Austerity Measures
Public safety agents protest against wage freeze while court halts measure to increase social security contributions to 30 percent for...
November 9, 2016