The crime occurred in a territory disputed between the drug trafficking groups Third Pure Command and the Red Command. Around midnight on Sunday, at least four people were killed, and three others were injured in Rio de Janeiro after several armed men opened fire on a group of people. RELATED: Social Network X, Formerly Twitter, […]

They are involved with the paramilitary mafias that operate in Rio de Janeiro’s poor neighborhoods. On Tuesday, the Brazilian Supreme Court accepted the charges against a legislator, an official, and a former police chief who are accused of ordering the assassination of Marielle Franco in 2018. RELATED: Marielle Franco’s Killer Confesses Details of the Murder […]

On Sunday, Brazilian Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski confirmed that political motivations were behind the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco in 2018. RELATED:  Justice For Marielle Franco: Detained Masterminds of Her Murder “We are very clear about who carried out and who ordered this hateful act, which was a politically motivated crime,” he said at a […]

On Thursday, human rights defenders and progressive citizens marched through the streets of Rio de Janiero to demand justice for councilor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes. RELATED:  Brazil Moves Towards Solving the Marielle Franco Murder Known for her relentless fight against police violence in the favelas, the socialist and gender activist was shot dead six years ago […]

On Tuesday, Military Police eliminated seven people and injured five during a large-scale dragnet to capture the leaders of a criminal network in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. RELATED:  Confirmed Sixth Death by Dengue This Year in Rio de Janeiro Authorities made five arrests and seized a substantial amount of drugs in the operation […]

At least 3 deaths were left by floods and landslides, caused by intense rains in Rio de Janeiro. RELATED: Rio De Janeiro Declares Dengue Epidemic According to official sources, one of the dead was a 2-year-old child from the municipality of Japeri. In Barra do Pirai, south of Rio, disasters left one woman dead and […]

On Wednesday, Rio de Janeiro Governor Claudio Castro declared a “dengue epidemic” in this Brazilian state amidst a heavy rainstorm affecting various regions of this South American country. RELATED:  Brazil to Strengthen Ties with Africa for a Fairer World “This declaration is important to work more tranquilly and guarantee that the population lacks nothing,” he […]

On Monday night, literature turned into samba during at the Rio de Janeiro Sambadrome, where a parade that put an African rhythm to a bestseller about slavery in Brazil. RELATED:  Barranquilla Carnival Runs to the Rhythm of Colombian Cumbia African warriors with feather shields and spears intermingled with floats to tell the story of the […]

On Sunday, a presentation on the Yanomami culture grabbed attention on the first night of samba school parades at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival. RELATED: Carnival Kicks Off in Brazilian Cities As its parade theme, the Salgueiro samba school chose “Hutukara,” which the Yanomami call the “original sky from which the earth was formed,” allowing them to stage a cry […]

On Friday, the carnival began to take to the streets of Brazilian cities in a season in which the festival is expected to gross over US$1.8 billion in less than a week. RELATED: Brazilian President Lula Delivers Over 1,382 Social Dwellings The Rio de Janeiro Carnival entertains and offers social critique Stories based on traditions, […]