Rio Police Arrest Suspect in British Tourist Shooting
The man was shot after a confrontation with police and taken to the same one where the tourist was operated...
August 14, 2017Topic
Violence
UK Tourist Enters Favela and is Shot in Rio’s Angra dos Reis
The British woman was hurt when she mistakenly entered a favela community in Angra dos Reis, a few hours south...
August 7, 2017
Armed Forces Operation in Rio Already Impacts Crime Rate
In a surprise visit to Rio on Sunday, President Temer said Armed Forces may remain in the city until the...
July 31, 2017
Rio Tourism Lost R$320 Million in Four Months Due to Crime
Confederation sees a direct correlation between increase in crime in the state and decrease in tourism revenues.
July 11, 2017
Tragedy Strikes After Flamengo Vasco Match in Rio
Rio city officials confirm one fan has died, while several others were injured, amidst violent clashes between fans and Military...
July 10, 2017
Rio’s Favela Community Residents Protest Against Violence
Representatives from 47 favelas around Rio de Janeiro called for peace on Copacabana Beach after the increased violence in their...
July 3, 2017
Brazil’s President Calls Armed Forces to Control Protesters
Wednesday's protest began peacefully, but ended with violence, arrests and decree calling the Armed Forces to protect government buildings until...
May 25, 2017
Brazil Sends 300 National Force Troops to Help Security in Rio
On Monday, May 15th, the reinforcement of three hundred police officers of the National Force, which arrived in Rio two...
May 12, 2017
Over 50 Million Brazilians Lost Family or Friend to Violence
The study showing 35 percent of the population has had friends or family killed in a violent manner, is being...
May 8, 2017