Lack of Police Presence on Rio’s Beaches Causes Concern
An increase in petty crime and robberies along the beaches, and a lack of police presence, is raising concerns among...
January 6, 2017Topic
Security
Brazil’s Prisons to Receive Rio 2016 Security Equipment
Over the next several weeks, Brazil’s prisons will begin receiving the new security equipment used during the recently completed Rio...
September 22, 2016
Paralympics Will Have Same Security System as Olympics
Despite the lower number of events and tourists attending the games, officials implement the same number of security agents to...
September 7, 2016
Operação Centro Presente Helps Security at Rio’s Olympic Boulevard
The Operação Centro Presente (Operation Centro Today) program is helping to strengthen the security at the Olympic Boulevard area and...
August 16, 2016
Robbery of U.S. Swimmers Shows Flaws in Brazil’s Olympic Security
The robbery of the four athletes was just the latest in a series of assaults reported by foreign tourists and...
August 15, 2016
Security at Olympics Will Not be Altered Says Justice Minister
Justice Minister says security during the first week was 'extremely positive' despite the death of a soldier near Maracana Stadium.
August 12, 2016
Extra Olympic Security for Foreign Dignitaries in Brazil
Due to the recent terrorist attacks many nations opted to send high-level representatives rather than heads of state.
August 5, 2016
Extra Security at Rio de Janeiro’s Most Famous Landmarks
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain will have metal detectors at the entrance for security measures during the Olympic and...
August 3, 2016
Half of Rio Residents More Optimistic About Olympic Games
Survey shows that more than half of Rio de Janeiro state residents believe the Olympics will be successful.
August 2, 2016