Anti Drinking and Driving Law “Lei Seca” Intensifies in Rio
Police in Rio will carry out 134 Lei Seca operations, including traffic stop blitzes and educational campaigns, during the Christmas...
December 24, 2014Topic
Police
Military Police Announce New Heads for 16 of 38 UPPs in Rio
The press office of the Coordinator of Pacifying Police (CPP) confirmed the change of command in 16 of 38 UPPs...
December 21, 2014
Santa Marta Community in Rio Marks Six Years with UPP
In Santa Marta, also known as Dona Marta, the community is benefiting from stable security and an improved socio-economic environment.
December 19, 2014
Violence Against Police Officers Worry Officials in Rio
Since the beginning of the year more than 106 police officers have been killed in Rio's Metropolitan area.
December 2, 2014
Rio to Implement Policies to Decrease Thefts on Beaches
Objective is to prevent mass robberies of tourists and residents alike at crowded beaches by groups of youths
November 17, 2014
New Zealand Murderer Phillip John Smith Escapes to Brazil
New Zealand Murderer Phillip John Smith used an illegal passport under the name Traynor to flee to Chile, and is...
November 11, 2014
Armed Men Attack Niterói Hospital to Free Accused Dealer
Fifteen armed men attack Niterói hospital to free accused drug kingpin from police custody.
November 10, 2014
Residents Tell of Abuse by Pacification Force in Maré
Rio de Janeiro residents condemn the hardships and abuses suffered at the hands of the Pacification Force of Complexo da...
November 6, 2014
Annual March in Rio Protests Racial Violence by Police
Report indicates 146.5 percent more blacks than whites died in Brazil in 2012 in situations such as homicides, traffic accidents...
August 26, 2014