World Oct 29 Drug raid on Brazilian gang in Rio leaves at least 119 dead, police say By Eléonore Hughes, Diarlei Rodrigues, Associated Press
World Oct 28 Huge raid on Rio gang leaves at least 10 people dead and 80 under arrest Authorities said the operation included officers in helicopters and armored vehicles and targeted the notorious Red Command in the sprawling low-income favelas of Complexo de Alemao and Penha. By Diarlei Rodrigues, Eléonore Hughes, Associated Press
World May 04 Brazilian police arrest 2 suspects over alleged plot to bomb Lady Gaga’s concert in Rio Rio de Janeiro’s state police said they had worked with the Justice Ministry to disrupt an attack allegedly planned by a group that was spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ community. By Associated Press
World Dec 31 2025 begins around the world with light shows, embraces and ice plunges American Samoa will be among the last to welcome 2025, a full 24 hours after New Zealand. By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press
World May 24 Rio de Janeiro bay reforestation shows mangroves’ power to mitigate climate disasters The 30,000 trees were planted by non-profit organization Instituto Mar Urbano over four years in the Guapimirim environmental protection area. By Diarlei Rodrigues, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press
Mar 24 Brazilian authorities arrest suspected masterminds behind murder of iconic councilwoman By Gabriela Sá Pessoa, David Biller, Associated Press Brazil’s federal police arrested on Sunday the men suspected of ordering the killing of a Rio de Janeiro councilwoman in 2018, a long-awaited step after years of society clamoring for justice. Continue reading
Mar 24 Heavy rains kill at least 7 in southeastern Brazil, 4-year-old rescued from collapsed house By Associated Press Heavy rains in Rio de Janeiro state have killed at least seven people, authorities said Saturday, while a 4-year-old girl was rescued after more than 16 hours under mud. Continue reading
Nov 18 Citing record heat, Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show after fan dies during concert By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer's Instagram. Fans and politicians reacted to the death with outrage, speculating it… Continue reading
Feb 16 Mudslides and floods kill at least 38 in Brazil By Diarlei Rodrigues, Associated Press Local authorities say the death toll from mudslides and floods that swept through a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state has reached 38. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 4:38 What the world looks like when humans stay home By Jeffrey Brown, Lorna Baldwin As much of the globe continues to stay home to practice social distancing, vibrant cities have gone quiet, and animals are freer to roam. The rare absence of human activity grants us a special glimpse of what the world might… Continue watching