A Horrendous, Terrible Story
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The attack on the foreign tourist couple that were riding in a passenger van...
April 2, 2013Topic
UPP
Concern of Violence Drops in Rio: Daily
Violence is no longer among the major concerns experienced by Rio residents, a survey by O Globo newspaper published on...
March 26, 2013
Rio State Sees Homicide Up 20 Percent
Homicides are down in the city of Rio de Janeiro while the number of homicides and other crimes, including reports...
March 12, 2013
Complexo do Caju Favela Occupied in Rio
State and federal security forces occupied the communities of Complexo do Caju and Barreira do Vasco during the early hours...
March 5, 2013
Providência Gondola Controversy Grows
The new cable car, or ‘Teleférico’, which is planned for Rio’s Morro da Providência favela community, is now set to...
February 19, 2013
Celebrities Visit Favelas During Carnival
A number of celebrities visiting Brazil for the country’s famous Carnival celebrations have taken time out from the festivities to...
February 12, 2013
Favelas with UPP See Illegal Electric Drop
New research by the Light electric company shows a reduction of “gatos” – illegal ‘high-jacking” of power – from 70...
January 22, 2013
Alto Vidigal Reopens After Legal Dispute
The popular Casa Alto Vidigal guesthouse has reopened its doors after an ownership dispute between expatriates caused the business to...
January 8, 2013
Favelas Attract New Year Revelers in Rio
With security improvements in the city of Rio, many residents and tourists opted to celebrate the New Year in the...
January 1, 2013