Brazil Authorizes National Army Troops to Patrol Natal Streets
Due to increased violence buses remained in the patio on Friday, leading to a standstill in Natal's public transportation system.
January 20, 2017Topic
Politics
Violence Spills to Streets in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Norte
Buses were burned and police station attacked as retaliation for the transfer of inmates from Alcaçuz Penitentiary.
January 19, 2017
Brazil’s Armed Forces to Help Secure Prisons Amidst Riots
The armed forces, previously restricted to areas outside prison walls are now allowed to enter, search and inspect visitors and...
January 18, 2017
Amazonas Prison Director Removed for Corruption in Brazil
Report shows inmates had told the state court that prison officials were bribed to allow weapons, drugs and cellular phones...
January 11, 2017
Rio State Announces New Police Unit to Fight Arms Trafficking
According to official data between January 2016 and the first week of 2017 the Pacifying Police Units (UPPs) seized 256...
January 10, 2017
States to Receive Federal Agents for Brazil Prison Crisis
Roraima to be the fourth state to request federal security forces in their prison system after more than 100 inmates...
January 9, 2017
Another Prison Riot in Brazil Leaves 33 Inmates Dead
The deaths occurred just outside Boa Vista, Roraima state, hours before the federal government announced its security plan for prisons...
January 6, 2017
President Temer Meets with Aides to Discuss Prison Massacre in Brazil
During the past few days President Temer has been criticized for not releasing a statement about the incident which left...
January 5, 2017
Health Secretary Warns Chikungunya Could Infect Half of Rio
New health secretary Carlos Eduardo says this summer half of the city’s residents may be infected with the disease transmitted...
January 4, 2017