Opinion: The Curmudgeon on “Pacific” Policing
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - No, we’re not talking about the ocean west of Chile, which...
April 29, 2014Topic
UPP
UPP Must Target Corruption, Experts Say: Daily
Security experts believe the Rio de Janeiro UPP (Police Pacification Unit) are at a critical moment and must now begin...
April 26, 2014
More Rio Protest Over Death of Favela Resident: Daily
Violent protests erupted after death of a 26-year-old was allegedly killed by police in the Pavão Pavãozinho favela.
April 25, 2014
Brazilian Armed Forces in Complexo da Maré: Daily
Now authorities report 2,750 soldiers of the Armed Forces and Military Police occupy most of the Complexo da Maré.
April 5, 2014
Editorial: The Army is Coming
With the World Cup just a couple months away, we can expect a lot more troops in the streets this...
April 1, 2014
Complexo da Maré Favela Occupied in Rio: Daily
Armed Forces occupied the group of Rio de Janeiro favelas known as the Complexo da Maré on the morning of...
March 30, 2014
Army to Occupy Maré in Preparation for UPP
The Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Sérgio Cabral, has announced that federal troops will occupy the Complexo da Maré, a...
March 25, 2014
UPP Commander Shot in RIo’s Manguinhos: Daily
Pacifying Police officers injured and headquarters burned down as violence in the Zona Norte continues to rise.
March 21, 2014
BOPE Reoccupy Favelas to Aid UPP in Zona Norte
BOPE reoccupied the Complexo do Alemão and Complexo da Penha in the Zona Norte of Rio, after the death of...
March 18, 2014