Man is shot in Barra da Tijuca, Southwest Zone of Rio
A man was shot in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, on the morning of Wednesday, September 25.
Criminal sentenced to 20 years for robbery followed by murder in Barra da Tijuca arrested 7 years after the crime
Wanderson Alves, convicted of robbery followed by murder, was arrested by police in Rio de Janeiro seven years after the crime was committed.
Man arrested for throwing fire extinguisher at BRT driver in Rio
A man has been arrested for throwing a fire extinguisher at a BRT driver in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.
Labrador puppy gets stuck in a gate and is rescued by firefighters in Barra da Tijuca; VIDEO
Firefighters successfully rescued a Labrador puppy that was trapped in a residential gate in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.
Thousands of fish appear dead in Barra da Tijuca, and biologist points to disposal after fishing as the main hypothesis
Thousands of dead corvina fish were found on the Barra da Tijuca beach, raising environmental concerns and prompting investigations into the cause.
Teenager and young man drown during religious luau at Barra Beach
A teenager and a young man drowned during a religious luau at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, prompting an investigation by the Civil Police.
Bus catches fire in Barra
A bus caught fire in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, early Thursday morning, with witnesses suggesting an electrical malfunction as the cause.
Man killed by gunshot in Barra; witnesses say the victim was a robber
A 39-year-old man was shot dead in Barra da Tijuca while allegedly attempting to rob an armored car dealership, according to witnesses.