Zimbabwe Declares a Disaster After 46 Die on Lake Kariba
The Lake Kariba ferry disaster has killed 46 people. Zimbabwe's civil protection unit says the vessel carried 114 adults against...
August 15, 2026Topic
public safety
Robberies in Brazil’s Biggest City Hit a 25-Year Low
São Paulo crime data shows robberies at a 25-year low and a homicide rate below most US states, even as...
June 13, 2026
Covid-19: Brazil to demand travelers show proof of vaccination as of Monday
Federal Supreme Court's (STF) decision making the vaccine passport compulsory to enter Brazil. The meeting had not been scheduled.
December 13, 2021
The most competitive states in Brazil, according to CLP
São Paulo, Santa Catarina and the Federal District are the three best competitive states placed in the study, (CLP)
October 6, 2021
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, 2017
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
More Than 2,300 Deaths Recorded by Police in Brazil in 2014
In 2014, six people have died per day on average in Brazil through military police, totaling in 2,368 deaths in...
July 27, 2015
Twelve People Hit by Stray Bullets in Rio Over Last Ten Days
Since the beginning of the year, various cases of people hit by stray bullets within the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan...
January 26, 2015