Police kill 14 in Rio shootouts Apr 4, 2008
Earlier Thursday, police killed an alleged car thief and three suspected drug dealers in shootouts in the poor Rio suburb of Nova Iguacu. Rio de Janeiro is one of the world's most violent cities with frequent shootouts between police and drug gangs and an annual homicide rate of around 50 per 100,000. (MSNBC -- International)
Several dead in Brazil drugs raid Apr 4, 2008
Violent city There were also reports on Thursday that police killed an alleged car thief and three suspected drug dealers in two separate shootouts in the poor Rio suburb of Nova Iguacu, AP said. Rio de Janeiro is one of the world's most violent cities, with frequent clashes between police and drug gangs that left 1,330 suspects dead last year, police say. (Aljazeera.Net)
Gunmen Kill 5 People in Rio De Janeiro Mar 5, 2007
Authorities said a group of eight hooded men shot the victims mostly young men Saturday night at a school in the city of Nova Iguacu. Police investigator Fabio Pacifico Marques told the Agencia Estado news service that the motive was likely related to drugs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Santos still unbeaten in Paulista tournament Jan 27, 2007
The day before, Vasco beat Nova Iguacu 2-0 in the debut of Argentine midfielder Dario Conca, Fluminense won its opener against Friburguense 1-0, while Botafogo was held to 2-2 by Madureira. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Vasco, Fluminensetake openers in Carioca Jan 26, 2007
In Rio de Janeiro, Vasco debuted in the state championship with a 2-0 win over Nova Iguacu at Sao Januario stadium. Strikers Abedi and Leandro Amaral netted a goal each, and Argentine midfielder Dario Conca made his first appearance. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
