Mauritius Arrests 10 in Police Station Riots
Riots struck several towns in Mauritius on Monday night, damaging police stations and burning vehicles after a police shooting near...
October 13, 2026Topic
Riots
At least two dead amid new riots in Peru
Authorities in Peru have announced the death of two people in recent hours in clashes between protesters and security forces...
January 19, 2023
Goiás Prison Riot Mastermind was Arrested in Rio State
Stephan de Souza Vieira, believed to have ordered the riot which left nine dead and fourteen injured was arrested in...
January 8, 2018
Brazil Justice Minister Says Prison Laws Need Change
According to Alexandre Moraes Brazil 'historically incarcerates a great deal of people, but incarcerates them badly'.
October 19, 2016
UN Envoy Calls for Change in Brazil’s Prisons
Extreme violence conducted by criminal gangs inside jails highlights problems with Brazil’s penal system.
September 2, 2014
Opinion: Rattlesnakes!
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yesterday’s news, perhaps still today’s, is that a rebellion/revolt/riot in a...
August 26, 2014
Pope Francis in Brazil for 2013 WYD
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, is in Brazil on a week-long visit, the first international trip...
July 23, 2013
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, 2013
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