BOPE Occupies Complexo da Maré Favela
The Complexo da Maré in Rio’s Zona Norte (North Zone) has been occupied by BOPE for the past week with...
October 25, 2011Topic
UPP
Conquering the Enemy Within
Opinion, by Samantha Barthelemy RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Every once in a while a scandal comes along to remind...
October 4, 2011
Rio Police in New Favela Operation: Daily
Two people were killed after officers from 27th Military Police Battalion launched a pacification operation in communities in Santa Cruz,...
September 26, 2011
Recent Conflicts in Complexo do Alemão Favela
n the past week the Complexo do Alemão in Rio’s Zona Norte (North Zone) has seen several clashes between civilians...
September 13, 2011
The Good Fight
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Our front page story this week is about the March Against Corruption, and although...
September 13, 2011
UPP Corruption Demands Complex Questions, Solutions
Opinion, by Michael Kerlin RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "Things could really be different this time," we told ourselves about...
September 13, 2011
Conflict in Rio’s Complexo Alemão Favela: Daily
After several days of unrest and heavy gunfire between drug gangs and police forces in the UPP in Complexo Alemão...
September 10, 2011
Confrontation in Complexo do Alemão: Daily
A small confrontation between residents and the military Peace Force in the pacified community Complexo do Alemão (Zona Norte) on...
September 5, 2011
The Curmudgeon on Vigilantes
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian laws do not countenance the death penalty, for any crimes....
August 16, 2011