Rio de Janeiro

Rio’s Safety Transformation: A Significant Decline in Violence

Rio de Janeiro, the Marvelous City, saw a 25% drop in violent deaths during the first quarter of 2024, totaling 951 incidents. This decrease spans...

Rising Organized Crime in Rio de Janeiro Amidst Reduced Police Raids

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After Brazil's 2020 Supreme Court ruling limited police raids in favelas during the pandemic, organized crime in Rio de Janeiro notably increased. The National Council of Justice's CNJ report illuminates the challenges faced by law...

International Tourists Flock to Rio for Madonna’s Copacabana Concert

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Rio de Janeiro anticipates a 27.3% increase in international tourist arrivals during the week of Madonna's concert. This surge compares to the same timeframe in...

Dengue Alert: Rio State Maintains High-Level Warning

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Despite the city of Rio de Janeiro declaring an end to its dengue outbreak,...

Revitalizing Rio’s Heart: The Carioca Street Makeover

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The Rio de Janeiro City Hall has unveiled plans for an urban revitalization project focusing on Carioca Street in...

Rio de Janeiro recently experienced an unprecedented heat index, soaring above 60°C for the first time in over a decade amidst a national heatwave. The...