Tag: Guarda Municipal

By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This past Monday, July 3rd, Pedra do Sal, one of the most traditional "roda de samba" in Rio, canceled its free weekly event citing weather but also fear of a...

By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Choque de Ordem (Shock and Order) was created in 2009 in the city of Rio with the goal of “putting an end to urban disorder”. The Unidade de Ordem Pública...

By Zoë Roller, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rua Uruguaiana in Centro is known to Cariocas and savvy tourists as one of Rio's best bargain shopping destinations. The popular market, a labyrinth of tiny stalls selling electronics, clothing,...