Heat inequality: Study measures the toll of climate change in Rio de Janeiro favelas

By Bruna Cabral RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Michele Campos feels like crying every summer when temperatures in Rio de ...

Brazilian police kill 4 in Rio favela in operation to contain Red Command criminal gang

Rio de Janeiro’s police on Wednesday killed four people who attacked security forces as they were carrying out an operation ...
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Rio’s Carnival Kicks Off with 462 Street Parades and 6 Million Expected Attendees

The street Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s largest public cultural celebrations, begins this weekend with 462 ...
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Rio police release 17 hostages from a gunman on a bus, at least 2 wounded

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian police said ...
New York Post

At least 11 people killed after heavy Rio de Janeiro rains

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Heavy rains that buffeted Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state this weekend have killed at least 11 people, according to the state fire service. The rains flooded streets, ...
Reuters

Thousands gather in Rio de Janeiro to demonstrate support for Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro faces charges of leading plot to topple government, undermine Brazil's democracy Supporters demand amnesty Bolsonaro has denied wrongdoing RIO DE JANEIRO, March 16 (Reuters) - Thousands of ...
The Hill

Rio police release 17 hostages from a gunman on a bus, at least 2 wounded

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian police said Tuesday they released 17 hostages from a gunman that took over a crowded bus for three hours in Rio de Janeiro and wounded at least two people. Rio police ...