Santa Marta Community in Rio Marks Six Years with UPP
In Santa Marta, also known as Dona Marta, the community is benefiting from stable security and an improved socio-economic environment.
December 19, 2014Topic
Santa Marta
Popular Cup Begins, Highlighting Forced Evictions in Rio
Alternative football cup draws attention to home demolitions and controversies in preparation for mega-events.
April 29, 2014
São Clemente Samba School in Carnival 2014
Parading third on the first night of the Grupo Especial (Special Group) during the 2014 Carnival competition will be the...
January 14, 2014
New UPP Head to Make Changes: Daily
The new Police Pacifying Units (UPPs) commander Colonel Paulo Henrique Azevedo has announce plans to decentralize the power of the...
December 20, 2012
Fourth Anniversary of First UPP in Rio
This month marks the fourth anniversary of Rio de Janeiro’s inaugural Police Pacification Unit, installed in the Santa Marta favela...
December 4, 2012
Wealth Growing in Some Favela Communities
The economic differences are becoming more apparent in some of Rio’s favela communities, as a new A/B class is growing.
October 30, 2012
UPP Favelas See 23% Business Growth
Businesses in favelas with Pacifying Police Units (UPP) are showing a trend towards greater growth, according to a recent study.
October 23, 2012
UPPs Reduce Violent Deaths by 78 Percent
A study found that the UPPs have reduced the rates of violent deaths, such as homicides and deaths in encounters...
September 25, 2012
Visiting the Favelas of Rio de Janeiro
The favelas of Rio can be dangerous, but with the pacification efforts, several communities have become a safe and welcoming...
April 3, 2012