War Rages in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro’s Largest Favela
The battle in Rocinha has been the most violent conflict in Rio de Janeiro since 2011, when Brazilian Armed Forces...
September 23, 2017Topic
Security
Rio de Janeiro Restructures UPP Program, Cuts One Third
The Pacifying Police Units (UPPs) program in Rio will undergo major structural reforms, cutting its standing force by one third,...
August 23, 2017
Brazil’s Armed Forces Surround Seven Favela Communities in Rio
In the early hours of Monday (August 21st) members of Brazil’s armed forces, police and national force simultaneously entered seven...
August 21, 2017
UK Tourist Enters Favela and is Shot in Rio’s Angra dos Reis
The British woman was hurt when she mistakenly entered a favela community in Angra dos Reis, a few hours south...
August 7, 2017
Brazil’s Army Launch Second Phase of Action in Rio Favelas
Security forces in Rio de Janeiro, along with Brazilian Army and Navy troops, have been conducting a major offensive against...
August 5, 2017
Armed Forces Operation in Rio Already Impacts Crime Rate
In a surprise visit to Rio on Sunday, President Temer said Armed Forces may remain in the city until the...
July 31, 2017
Brazil Deploys 8,500 Armed Forces in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil announced yesterday (July 28th) that the implementation of the National Security Plan in Rio de Janeiro will employ 8,500...
July 29, 2017
Brazil’s Defense Minister in Rio to Announce Security Plan
Defense Minister Raul Jungmann was in Rio de Janeiro yesterday (July 27th) to announce details for the National Security Plan,...
July 28, 2017
Brazil to Send 800 More Federal Police to Rio de Janeiro
President Michel Temer authorized the sending of 800 police officers to reinforce security in Rio de Janeiro yesterday, July 20th.
July 21, 2017