Pope Arrives in Rio Amid Protests: Daily
Pope Francis has arrived in Rio on a week-long visit to Brazil and has been welcomed officially by President Rousseff,...
July 23, 2013Topic
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Rio WYD Security Details Revealed: Daily
Rio’s security officials have revealed plans for next week’s World Youth Day (WYD), which includes a high-profile visit by Pope...
July 19, 2013
Protesters Clash with Police in Rio: Daily
Protests flared again last night in Zona Sul (South Zone) of Rio as peaceful demonstrations turned violent in the neighborhoods...
July 18, 2013
Unions Stir Brazil Protest Movement: Daily
Strikes and protests by unionized workers across Brazil on July 11th disrupted ports, roads, public transport and other public services.
July 12, 2013
One Arrested in Referee Beheading: Daily
A football match turned deadly in the state of Maranhão on June 30th when a referee was beaten and beheaded...
July 8, 2013
Brazil Protests Await Government Action
The wave of mass demonstrations throughout Brazil has peaked for now, but Brazil’s protest movement, currently at a truce with...
July 2, 2013
Rio Protests at Maracanã Stadium: Daily
Minor protests continued at Rio's Maracanã Stadium during in the final game of 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup on Sunday, June...
July 1, 2013
Violent Protests Continue in Brazil: Daily
Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets of Fortaleza on Thursday, ending in clashes with police as the city played...
June 28, 2013
WYD Safety Guaranteed Despite Protests
With the wave of protests continuing across Brazil, and the Confederations Cup drawing to a close, attention has turned to...
June 25, 2013