The AfroReggae NGO Under Fire in Rio
AfroReggae has been the target of violent attacks recently, allegedly from drug trafficking gangs, prompting an outcry of public support.
August 27, 2013Topic
Zona Norte
Zona Norte Sees Real Estate Rising
As the most sought-after areas in Rio de Janeiro's Zona Sul are finally slowing down, the city’s Zona Norte (North...
July 30, 2013
São João Carioca for Festa Junina: Daily
The fourth annual São João Carioca will take place today in Parque de Madureira, in Rio’s North Zone, as a...
June 29, 2013
The Cinefoot Film Festival Plays Rio: Daily
The fourth annual Cinefoot Film Festival will be held in Rio de Janeiro May 23rd through 28th in various locations...
May 25, 2013
Complexo do Caju Favela Occupied in Rio
State and federal security forces occupied the communities of Complexo do Caju and Barreira do Vasco during the early hours...
March 5, 2013
More Violence in Complexo do Alemão
Violence in Rio de Janeiro’s Complexo do Alemão continues, with the death of two police officers over the past week.
December 11, 2012
Copa Graffiti: New Visions in Zona Norte
Copa Graffiti (the Graffiti Cup), the project that has transformed fifteen MetrôRio stations in Rio’s Zona Norte (North Zone), is...
October 30, 2012
Wealth Growing in Some Favela Communities
The economic differences are becoming more apparent in some of Rio’s favela communities, as a new A/B class is growing.
October 30, 2012
Jacarezinho, Manguinhos Occupied: Daily
Police forces successfully occupied the Zona Norte (North Zone) favelas of Jacarezinho and Manguinhos in the early hours of Sunday,...
October 14, 2012