Police operations targeting drug gangs have put children in the crossfire in the Brazilian city, where at least 21 minors have been struck by stray bullets in 2019.
Tag: Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Deadly Fires Stun Rio: A Boys Soccer Dorm, a Storied Museum, and Now a Hospital
At least 11 patients were killed in a fire at a Rio de Janeiro hospital, once again raising questions about hazardous building conditions in the city.
Brazil Inmate Is Found Dead After a Failed Escape in Daughter’s Clothes
Clauvino da Silva tried to escape from prison disguised as his teenage daughter. Days after prison officials publicized the attempt, they said Mr. da Silva had killed himself.
Meet the ‘Orchestra of the Street’ Bringing Classical Music to Rio’s Favelas
In a city known for samba, “nobody expects a black, poor woman to play the violin.”
‘The Antithesis of Bolsonaro’: A Gay Couple Roils Brazil’s Far Right
The American journalist Glenn Greenwald and his husband, Brazilian Congressman David Miranda, have rattled Bolsonaro’s Brazil — earning praise and scorn.
‘They Came to Kill.’ Almost 5 Die Daily at Hands of Rio Police.
Police operations left 558 Rio de Janeiro residents dead during the first four months of the year — the highest number since the state began keeping records 21 years ago.
‘It’s Complete Chaos’: Storm Frees Gators in Rio Favela Where Officials Won’t Go
A storm knocked down the walls of a farm that bred caimans, cousins of alligators, in an area controlled by a criminal paramilitary group.
With a Second President in Jail, Brazil’s Carwash Probe Lives on
The detention of former president Michel Temer has triggered breathless coverage, rampant speculation and mocking Tweets.
Former President Michel Temer of Brazil Is Arrested in Bribery Probe
Mr. Temer, a deeply unpopular leader who governed Brazil from 2016 to 2018, has been the target of numerous corruption inquiries.
A Year After Her Execution, Marielle Franco Has Become a Rallying Cry in a Polarized Brazil
Last year’s killing of a black, feminist gay council member in Rio de Janeiro has galvanized activist movements and propelled more black women to elected office.