Brazil's government has pledged $1.7bn (£850m) to improve conditions in Rio de Janeiro's huge shantytowns, or favelas, in an effort to beat organised crime. More than one million people live in the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 11 - Rio de Janeiro police demolished on Tuesday a facility they dubbed a "drug trafficking resort," which they said was used as a meeting point for drug traffickers in the ...

Judging by the last few summers, Rio de Janeiro’s residents should be preparing for the worst. On March 17, 2024, the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian authorities launched ... Officers deployed across the sprawling urban neighborhoods — known as favelas — of Rio das Pedras, Terreirao, Cesar Maia/Coroado ...

Rio de Janeiro's iconic beaches are poised for a significant change. The familiar sounds of samba music, the readily ...

Rio De Janeiro Police Demolish 'Drug Trafficking Resort' in Favela By Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro police demolished on Tuesday a facility they dubbed a "drug trafficking ...

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