Court orders Union to take back and restore old IML building in Lapa
A federal court in Brazil has ordered the government to reclaim and restore the abandoned IML building in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, which has been inactive for 16 years.
City Hall of Rio announces that mural in tribute to son of trafficker Abelha will be erased in Lapa
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro declared plans to erase a mural that commemorates Pablo Rodrigues, son of trafficker Abelha, following his death in a police confrontation.
Public Prosecutor's Office charges Comando Vermelho for drug trafficking in tourist spots in Lapa, Rio
The Public Prosecutor's Office in Rio de Janeiro has charged members of the Comando Vermelho for leading drug trafficking in tourist areas of Lapa.
Seventeen people arrested in police action against drug trafficking in Lapa, downtown Rio
Seventeen people were arrested in a police operation against drug trafficking in the historic neighborhood of Lapa in Rio de Janeiro.
Trafficking in Lapa invades properties, charges merchants 'fees', and even tortures drug addicts
An investigation has revealed that the Comando Vermelho gang is extorting merchants and torturing drug users in the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro as part of their drug trafficking operations.
Operation Beehive: Civil and Military Police Target Drug Trafficking in Lapa and Arrest 11
Security forces in Rio de Janeiro launched Operation Beehive, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals involved in drug trafficking in the Lapa neighborhood.
Social project teaches self-defense for women in vulnerable situations in Rio
A social project in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, teaches self-defense techniques to women in vulnerable situations, aiming to boost their self-esteem and provide them with tools to face risks.
Man dies after being stabbed at the Lapa bus terminal in West Zone of SP
A 49-year-old man was fatally stabbed at the Lapa bus terminal in São Paulo, and the suspect was arrested shortly after.
Man arrested after invading ex-girlfriend's house and trying to attack police officer in Bahia
A 48-year-old man was arrested for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's house and attempting to attack a police officer in Bom Jesus da Lapa, Bahia.
American woman reports theft while using a rideshare in Lapa; she claims to have lost 40 thousand dollars
An American woman reported a theft during a rideshare in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, claiming she lost 40 thousand dollars after attackers accessed her accounts.
Man arrested for raping 6-year-old godson in Bahia interior
A 71-year-old man has been arrested in Bom Jesus da Lapa, Bahia, for allegedly raping his 6-year-old godson.
Mobile SAC in Salvador Shopping Extends Issuance of New Identity Card; Learn More
The Mobile Service of Citizen Care in Salvador's Shopping Center Lapa has extended the issuance period for the new National Identity Card until April 19.
Woman dies after collision between motorcycle and truck in western Bahia
A 41-year-old woman died following a collision between her motorcycle and a truck in Bom Jesus da Lapa, western Bahia.
Lines operating in Lapa have a new boarding location starting Friday; understand
Bus lines in Lapa, Salvador, will move back to the underground boarding area starting Friday due to station requalification works, with municipal agents on hand to assist users.
Video shows the moment the former mayor of Pirapozinho is stabbed by transvestites in SP
A security camera captured the moment former Pirapozinho mayor Rubens de Lorenzo Barreto was stabbed by two transvestites at a gas station in Lapa, São Paulo, with the assailants arrested and the victim in critical condition.
Lapa Subprefecture says in a post that 'clandestine Carnival block is a crime'
The Lapa sub-prefecture posted on social media urging residents to report unauthorized Carnival blocks in São Paulo, stating that they are illegal.