Arrested for assaulting capybara was recognized in another animal attack
One of the individuals arrested for brutally assaulting a capybara has been identified as having participated in a previous attack on another capybara last week, also in Ilha do Governador.
Injured in homemade bomb explosion in Ilha do Governador released from hospital
Five patients injured in a homemade bomb explosion on Ilha do Governador were discharged from the hospital on Saturday morning, and three others were also hurt in the same incident.
Homemade bomb explodes on Ilha do Governador (RJ) and leaves eight injured
A homemade bomb exploded on Ilha do Governador in Rio de Janeiro, injuring eight people, two of whom are in serious condition.
Grenade explodes in Ilha do Governador and leaves 6 injured
A grenade explosion on Ilha do Governador in Rio de Janeiro injured six people, two of them seriously.
Police arrest former president of spiritual center convicted of sexual abuse of followers
A former president of a spiritual center in Brazil has been arrested after being convicted of sexual abuse against his followers.
Heavy rain causes flooding in Ilha do Governador, North Zone of Rio
A heavy rainstorm in the Ilha do Governador neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro led to significant flooding, affecting streets near the beach, and resulting in emergency rescues.
Driver feels unwell inside car during storm and is rescued by firefighters
A driver was rescued by firefighters after feeling unwell in a car during severe flooding in Ilha do Governador, Brazil.
Rain Causes Flooding in Greater Rio
Heavy rain in Greater Rio led to localized flooding in areas like Ilha do Governador and alerts from Civil Defense for residents in SΓ£o GonΓ§alo.
Gracyanne, queen of Ilha, wears sneakers at the SΓ©rie Ouro parade
Gracyanne Barbosa, queen of the UniΓ£o da Ilha do Governador samba school, wore sneakers during the parade due to her recovery from knee surgery.
Teenager takes four young women hostage at Degase unit in Ilha do Governador; Bope negotiated surrender
A teenager held four other girls hostage at a socio-educational facility in Brazil, but they were released unharmed after police intervention.