Female UPP Leader Named in Rocinha
A massive overhaul of the Rio military police saw the change in command in 25 of the 34 police pacification...
September 10, 2013Topic
Rocinha
Favela Services Struggle After Pacification
The Instituto Pereira Passos (IPP), the agency responsible for the UPP social program, has now announced the creation of an...
September 3, 2013
Brazil Searches for Global Rugby Talent
To boost the host’s chances in rugby at the Olympics, the Brazilian Rugby Union has launched a worldwide campaign called...
September 3, 2013
Rocinha: Two Years After Pacification
Rocinha, in Zona Sul (South Zone), is widely considered Brazil’s largest favela community, and is certainly the most renowned, has...
August 27, 2013
Protests Over Missing Rocinha Man: Daily
Protests over the disappearance of Amarildo de Souza, a Rocinha bricklayer, last seen in police custody three weeks ago, will...
August 10, 2013
Protests Over Missing Rocinha Resident
Protests and accusations of police responsibility have followed the disappearance of Amarildo de Souza, 42 in Rocinha after police operations...
July 30, 2013
World Youth Day Reaches Rio Favelas
As World Youth Day gets underway in Rio, behind the festivities and media coverage, outreach programs are focused on favela...
July 23, 2013
Rocinha Operation Sees 33 Arrested: Daily
Thirty-three people have been arrested in Rochina during a two-day police operation entitled, Operação Paz Armada (Operation Armed Peace).
July 15, 2013
Rocinha Questions PAC 2 Spending Plan
Rocinha has benefited from government investments but the latest PAC 2 plan including a cable car for the favela has...
July 9, 2013