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Rio de Janeiro news
Opinion: The Tipping Point – Rio’s Militias Must Be Eradicated
As the flames roared from the 35 buses set ablaze, Rio bore witness to the brazen might of its local...
October 25, 2023
Opinion: Dark Clouds Loom Over the Marvelous City of Rio
In the latest Rio news, Rio de Janeiro has had a bad week and is grappling with a steep increase...
October 6, 2023
Rio de Janeiro offers US$1,000 bounty for each confiscated gun to curb criminal firepower
The Rio de Janeiro administration has initiated a R$5,000 (US$1,000) reward for each rifle seized by law enforcement officers, per...
August 21, 2023
Rio proposes a speedboat service connecting the two major airports
Rio's local government is considering a waterway to link Tom Jobim International Airport (Galeão) and Santos Dumont Airport.
August 18, 2023
Brazil sees 3.4% drop in homicides in early 2023; Rio experiences 17% rise
During the first half of 2023, Brazil recorded a 3.4% decrease in homicides, amounting to 19,700 reported cases.
August 17, 2023
Ghost ship graveyard” in Rio’s Guanabara Bay is cleaned up
Since the discovery of Rio's Guanabara Bay in 1502 by Portuguese explorer Gaspar de Lemos, hundreds of vessels have sunk...
August 14, 2023
Rio’s iconic “A Noite” building is converted into apartments, revitalizing city center
The Rio de Janeiro city government has announced the sale of the iconic 22-story Joseph Gire building, also known as...
July 28, 2023
141 year old shipwreck turns out to be popular diving spot in Rio de Janeiro
Praia Grande in Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, offers more than just seashells for tourists. At a depth of...
July 24, 2023