Rio Hostel Hit by Armed Robbery: Daily
Four men have led an armed robbery on a hostel in Copacabana, Zona Sul (South Zone), stealing money and property...
January 1, 2013Topic
Security
Rio Police to Use Less Assault Weapons
Military police in Rio are gradually replacing their rifles with non-lethal weapons such as electro-shock taser guns on patrol missions...
November 13, 2012
UPP Social Forum in Rocinha Favela
A public meeting between UPP Social officials and members of the local community took place in Rio’s largest favela, Rocinha,...
November 6, 2012
Captain Reinstated in Providência UPP
The head of the UPP in Morro da Providência, Captain Glauco Schorcht, was reinstated by the Polícia Militar after being...
September 4, 2012
Navy Buys Three British Patrol Ships: Daily
The Brazilian government is looking to strengthen maritime security by investing R$8 billion into the navy by December of this...
July 9, 2012
Police Helicopters in Beach Arrests: Daily
Police officers landed two armored Polícia Civil helicopters on Copacabana Beach to help a group of tourists who were being...
June 7, 2012
Rio+20 Security and Transportation Plans
For Brazil, the Rio+20 Earth Summit is not only about global sustainability progress but also to see how Rio will...
June 5, 2012
Rio Passes Rio+20 Security Test: Daily
Rio de Janeiro has passed a test conducted on the security to be provided for foreign officials by the Federal...
May 31, 2012
New UPP Installed for Adeus and Baiana
The 22nd Police Pacification Unit (UPP) has been inaugurated for the favela communities of Adeus and Baiana, which neighbor Complexo...
May 15, 2012