Flamengo Eliminates Rival Botafogo 2×1 in Rio’s Engenhão
Two of Rio's big four football (soccer) clubs faced off on Sunday, February 12th, as Flamengo defeated Botafogo 2-1 to...
February 13, 2017Topic
Violence
Police Criticized as Violence Continues in Brazil’s City of Vitória
As tension continues in the streets of Vitória, the licensed governor of the state of Espirito Santo said on Wednesday...
February 9, 2017
Brazil’s City of Vitória Braces for 6th Day of Violence
City officials announced that schools and health clinics will remain closed and bus transportation has been suspended for fear of...
February 8, 2017
Over 11,000 Stores Close in Rio de Janeiro State Last Year
Retail sales fell by 6.6 percent in 2016, in the worst year in the state since 2003, with almost 12,000...
February 8, 2017
Brazilian Army Called in to Protect Vitória in Espírito Santo
Violence in the state capital of Vitoria has skyrocketed since Friday after families of military police officers blocked police station...
February 7, 2017
Report Shows Brazil Has Highest Cost of Crime in Latin America
The report highlights the high spending on private security, which indicates the population's feeling about the security service provided by...
February 3, 2017
Rio de Janeiro Sees Protests Turn Violent Again in Centro
Wednesday's peaceful protest quickly turned violent as the protest spread to other streets forcing storeowners and even a metro station...
February 2, 2017
Police and Prison Guards on Strike in Rio de Janeiro Over Non-Pay
With the recent increase in violence the 72-hour walkout by police officers and week long strike by prison guards are...
January 17, 2017
State in Brazil’s North Requests Aid After 26 Killed in Prison Riot
State governor Robinson Faria will ask Brazil’s federal government for extra security forces to secure the Natal Alcaçuz State Penitentiary,...
January 17, 2017