MetroRio Launches Van Transport Program for Rocinha and Vidigal
Since yesterday, October 9th, users pay R$5 for both MetroRio and the "São Conrado x Jardim de Alah" van trips,...
October 10, 2017Topic
Rocinha
Police Clashes Leave Two Dead in Rio’s Rocinha Favela
The favela community of Rocinha, in São Conrado, in the Zona Sul (South Zone) of Rio de Janeiro, was once...
October 7, 2017
Shooting Erupts in Rio’s Rocinha Favela Again
Local sources and police officers claim the shooting happened at 12:20 AM and 9AM. There is no record of injured...
October 3, 2017
Brazil Unveils Plan to Attract Tourists to Rio de Janeiro
Officials expect investments totaling R$1 billion stating the recent news of violence in some of Rio's most famous favela communities...
September 25, 2017
War Rages in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro’s Largest Favela
The battle in Rocinha has been the most violent conflict in Rio de Janeiro since 2011, when Brazilian Armed Forces...
September 23, 2017
Military Police Enter Rio’s Rocinha Favela After Gangs Clash
The turf war to see takes control of drug trafficking in one of Rio's largest favela comes a day after...
September 18, 2017
Armed Forces Reaffirm Support for Security Operations in Rio
The Armed Forces reaffirmed their support in maintaining the Law and Order Guarantee (GLO) operations in Rio de Janeiro. In...
September 17, 2017
Rio NGO Awards Young Entrepreneurs from Rocinha and Olaria
Ten finalists from the course Novos Líderes (New Leaders) will present their micro-entrepreneurial projects this afternoon (June 13th).
June 13, 2017
Heartbeatz Party Returns to Clubhouse in Rio Tonight
Trendy venue Clubhouse will host the Heartbeatz party tonight, with house music and a cool vibe. All proceeds will go...
December 2, 2016