Rio On Watch
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 00:00
In Rio's case, favela gentrification is making fast progress.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 00:00
Rio de Janeiro police kill more than the police of many countries.
Monday, July 29, 2013 - 00:00
Amarildo de Souza, who has been missing since July 14th, when he was taken "for questioning" by police officers of the Pacifying Police Unit (UPP) in Rocinha.
Friday, June 28, 2013 - 00:00
Were police forces working to intentionally delegitimize the protest's historic numbers? Were police forces actively trying to punish protesters and discourage participation in future demonstrations?.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 00:00
Although their presence has been underreported, Rio de Janeiro's favela residents have been participating actively in the demonstrations
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 00:00
Cariocas want to see their city reformed in the way that has been promised and will support genuine attempts to do so. What they have seen so far has not convinced them, but it is not too late to turn these perceptions around
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 00:00
While the reduced number of homicides can be attributed to pacification and should be celebrated, the critique of UPP methods and intrusion on rights and sociability must continue to be questioned
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 00:00
The abolition of the military police was suggested by Denmark, which asked that more efficient measures be taken to reduce the incidence of extrajudicial executions
Friday, March 22, 2013 - 00:00
"The favela pacification program made the 'playboyzada' start attending samba school workshops in the communities. From then on, events have started popping up in these places."
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 00:00
A baptism, a birthday party, a samba circle or a sports meet can, in theory, be shut down at the whim of UPP officers under Resolution 013. And when it does happen, there's no room for discussion, which has led to tensions boiling over