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RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva unveiled a pilot plan Friday to expand the federal government’s role in fighting organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, spotlighting a major ...
News Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Security: Lula supporters spell out his name in Rio waters before Brazil runoff
Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro clash in a tense debate over public spending, corruption and ties to the US, as polls show a tight 51–49 race. View on euronews ...
News Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Security: US and Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election citing security concerns
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, center, accompanied by Senate candidates Benedita da Silva, right, and Pedro Paulo, attends a campaign rally in Rio de ...
News Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Security: Brazil's military to reinforce Rio security during G20 summit, security official says
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Brazilian armed forces will be used to reinforce security during the meeting of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro next month, the city's state ...
News Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Security: Rio de Janeiro police raids kill at least 132 in Brazil's deadliest police operation
RIO DE JANEIRO – The deadliest police operation in Brazil's history killed at least 132 people, public defenders said Oct. 29, as Rio de Janeiro residents lined a street with dozens of corpses found ...
News Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Security: U.S., Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil suspend services over security concerns
The United States and Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil suspended in-person operations or temporarily closed on Friday, citing security concerns, two days before Brazil's presidential election.