German Tourist Stabbed in Robbery in Rio’s Centro
A German tourist died after he had been stabbed by robbers when returning to his hotel in Rio de Janeiro's...
February 19, 2015Topic
Violence in Rio
Twelve People Hit by Stray Bullets in Rio Over Last Ten Days
Since the beginning of the year, various cases of people hit by stray bullets within the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan...
January 26, 2015
Gunfire at Complexo do Alemão Race
Rio's Civil Police has identified those responsible for firing shots just minutes before a scheduled “Desafio da Paz” run in...
May 28, 2013
Attacked U.S. Pastor in Rio Improves: Daily
American pastor, Renee Elliot Murdoch, remains hospitalized but slowly shows signs of improvement after an assault on Friday October 26th.
November 4, 2012
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
Sharing Responsibility
Opinion, by Samantha Barthelemy RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A colleague recently asked if I could explain what I mean...
January 25, 2011
Police Forces Restore Order in Rio
By Sibel Tinar, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The series of violent attacks and confrontations that have...
November 30, 2010
Brazilian Forces Take Complexo do Alemão Favela
By Vânia Maciel, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After almost a week of violence, and an ultimatum issued...
November 28, 2010
Violence in Rio Continues
By Sibel Tinar, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – As the chaos and the surge of violence in...
November 27, 2010