Pacification Force to Stay in Complexo da Maré 6 More Months
The Brazilian federal armed forces making up the Pacification Force in Complexo da Maré will stay until March 31st and...
January 2, 2015Topic
Security
New Year’s Eve to Have 33% More Police in Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro steps up security forces with a total of 15,441 military police and 2,708 vehicles active on December...
December 30, 2014
Brasília Prepares for President Rousseff’s Inauguration Ceremony
More than 4,000 security officers of the Armed Forces, the Federal, Civil and Military Police will participate in Brazil's presidential...
December 29, 2014
Military Police Announce New Heads for 16 of 38 UPPs in Rio
The press office of the Coordinator of Pacifying Police (CPP) confirmed the change of command in 16 of 38 UPPs...
December 21, 2014
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, 2014
Additional Security in Rio to Insure Peaceful Elections
Operation which starts on Friday seeks to guarantee voter safety during Sunday's elections.
October 24, 2014 Security Increases for Elections in Rio de Janeiro
Military Police reinforce security during elections in sixteen Brazilian states, including Rio de Janeiro.
October 5, 2014
Security In and Around Rio’s Maracanã Tightens
Security forces and measures continue to tighten around Rio's Maracanã stadium for World Cup game days with additional officers, perimeters...
June 24, 2014
Brazil Protests Against World Cup Before Match: Daily
Protesters in at least seven host cities took to the streets against abusive costs of putting on the World Cup.
June 13, 2014