Additional Security in Rio to Insure Peaceful Elections
Operation which starts on Friday seeks to guarantee voter safety during Sunday's elections.
October 24, 2014Topic
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Rio Police Arrest 26 in Complexo do Alemão: Daily
Civil Police in Rio apprehended 26 members of a Complexo do Alemão gang, accused of drug trafficking and homicides including...
September 19, 2014
UPP Captian Killed in Complexo do Alemão: Daily
Pacifying Police Unit Captain dead after being shot in the chest during a confrontation between police and drug-trafficking suspects in...
September 12, 2014
Annual March in Rio Protests Racial Violence by Police
Report indicates 146.5 percent more blacks than whites died in Brazil in 2012 in situations such as homicides, traffic accidents...
August 26, 2014
Real Estate Prices Fall in Cantagalo, Pavão-Pavãozinho
Pacified in December 2009, the Cantagalo, Pavão-Pavãozinho favela communities have seen real estate values spike and then plummet after a...
August 5, 2014
Census in Complexo da Maré Shows Economic Growth: Daily
The first census undertaken in the Complexo da Maré has shown a vibrant local economy that provides vital income for...
July 24, 2014
Security Forces Increase in Rio de Janeiro for World Cup
Rio de Janeiro state reinforced its security force for the 2014 World Cup games on Friday, June 6th, with almost...
June 10, 2014
Major Police Operation in Cidade de Deus Closes 16 Schools
Police operation in response to violence in Cidade de Deus affects thousands of children as schools are closed as a...
May 27, 2014Rio to Increase Police Force for World Cup
Governor Luiz Fernando Pezão, announced that this week 2,000 policemen will begin to work on holidays and time off in...
May 6, 2014