England World Cup Players Visit Rocinha Favela in Rio: Daily
The England World Cup squad yesterday paid a visit to the Rocinha favela in Rio de Janeiro as they begin...
June 10, 2014Topic
Rocinha
Rio Court Hears from Police Accused in Amarildo Case: Daily
A Rio court has begun hearing the 25 policemen indicted over the death of Rocinha bricklayer Amarildo.
February 22, 2014
Violence Mars Christmas Celebrations in Rocinha: Daily
Christmas morning in the pacified favela of Rochina was marred by confrontations between police and suspected drug traffickers which resulted...
December 26, 2013
Homicides Down 65% in Rio’s Pacified Favelas
The number of reported homicides in Rio's favelas with UPPs has decreased 65 percent between 2008 and 2012.
December 17, 2013
Rio Charity Happy Hour on Dec 19th: Daily
The Rio Times in association with The American Society of Rio will host a Holiday Charity Happy Hour on December...
December 12, 2013
New Reports on Amarildo Case Emerge
25 members of the Military Police have now been accused of involvement in the alleged death of Rocinha resident Amarildo...
October 29, 2013
Rocinha Residents to Sue State Over PAC
Resident organizations in two of the city’s largest favelas have formulated plans to sue the state government over the failed...
October 8, 2013
Police Indicted Over Amarildo Death: Daily
The Civil Police has charged ten Military Police officers with the torture and death of Amarildo de Souza, who had...
October 3, 2013
Allegations of Police Brutality in Rocinha
Public testimonies and official complaints have exposed the endemic nature of police brutality in Rocinha, Brazil's largest favela.
September 24, 2013