Police to Occupy Zona Norte Favelas: Daily
Police forces are preparing to occupy the Manguinhos and Jacarezinho favelas in Rio’s Zona Norte on Sunday 14th, in a...
October 13, 2012Topic
Zona Norte
Swan Lake Ballet in Rio Zona Norte
Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, Swan Lake, will be brought to life this month by the Cia Brasileira Ballet company, performing at...
October 9, 2012
More Computers for Complexo do Alemão
A new computer course in Complexo do Alemão aims to increase computer literacy among children living in the area, boosting...
September 4, 2012
2012 Elections Are Turning Violent: Daily
Sixty days into the campaign, the 2012 municipal elections have already had more politically associated deaths and acts of violence...
September 4, 2012
Increased Police Presence in Zona Norte
Reinforcements and construction of a complex of law enforcement buildings in Rio de Janeiro's Zona Norte is increasing police presence...
August 14, 2012
Building Bridges in Rio: BRT Transcarioca
Construction is underway on Ponte Estaiada do Fundão, a Cable-Styled bridge that will span 400m between Ilha do Fundão and...
August 7, 2012
Police Killed in Complexo do Alemão UPP
A gun battle between police forces and suspected gang members in the Complexo do Alemão UPP resulted in the death...
July 24, 2012
Gun Wounds Down in Complexo do Alemão
Since the pacification and UPP in Complexo do Alemão favela communities in Zona Norte (North Zone), a rapid decrease in...
July 3, 2012
Roadway Robberies in Zona Norte: Daily
Police have identified at least three gangs specialized in stealing cars in the area of Dutra, on the BR-040, Avenida...
June 30, 2012