Armed Forces Patrol Streets in Brazil Before Olympics
Security has been tightened around tourists spots in Rio de Janeiro as well as in Salvador, where Germany and France...
July 27, 2016Topic
Security
As Brazil Tightens Airport Security, Travelers Face Delays
The country's domestic airports are tightening security for the Olympics, with passengers waiting as long as 45 minutes to go...
July 19, 2016
Rio’s International Airport Ready to Welcome Heads of State
Due to concerns over security and Brazil's turbulent political moment, not many dignitaries have confirmed their presence for 2016 Olympic...
July 15, 2016
President Temer Welcomes Olympic Visitors to Brazil
In an open letter to visitors, interim President downplays concerns about security, Zika and readiness of Olympic venues.
July 7, 2016
Military Soldiers for Rio Olympics Increased to 21,000
In a joint press conference on Wednesday, July 6th, Defense Minister, Raul Jungmann, and Justice Minister, Alexandre de Moraes, announced...
July 7, 2016
Rio Plans to Use Federal Aid to Pay Late Police Salaries
Despite the reassurances by the state government that wages would be paid with the aid sent by the federal government...
July 4, 2016
Brazilian Officials Announce Extra Security for Rio Games
Measures including Marines personnel at Copacabana Beach and extra security at airports.
July 1, 2016
Rio Police Test Operations While Street Crime Remains
On Sunday (June 19th), the security institutions involved with the safety of the Rio 2016 Games held a mock operation...
June 21, 2016
Rio Declares State of Financial Emergency Before Olympics
Due to the extremely serious financial crisis, the governor says the state may not be able to comply with all...
June 20, 2016