Line 3 of Rio’s Light Rail (VLT) to Start Passenger Service in November
An agreement between the Rio City Hall and the concessionaire that manages the Light Rail Vehicle (VLT), pledges the operation...
October 13, 2019Section
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Local Business News in Rio de Janeiro City and State
Brazil’s Government Aims to Foster Economic Development in the Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "We are developing a new philosophy of environmental preservation that is not only restricted to...
October 11, 2019
“Solidarity” Fund Expected to Contribute R$5 Billion in Guarantees to Agribusiness
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, October 1st, the government introduced a Provisional Measure (MP) with a number of...
October 2, 2019
Bolsonaro Tells Miners He Might Send the Armed Forces to Serra Pelada
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro has personally assured a group of miners that, should there be legal...
October 2, 2019
IBAMA Inspectors Accuse Army of Not Cooperating in Actions Against Illegal Mining
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The document is an official letter sent on September 23rd by the coordination of inspection...
October 1, 2019
World Tourism Day: Industry Employs Over 6 Million People in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Recently, the country won a seat on the Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization,...
September 28, 2019
Fearing Boycott After Amazon Crisis, Meatpackers Prepare Campaigns
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a move to head off a crisis that could affect Brazilian beef exports, Brazil's...
September 28, 2019
EcoRodovias Firm Wins BR-364 Highway Concession bid
The Company EcoRodovias won yesterday, September 27th, the bid for the BR-364/365 highway concession held at B3 (former Bovespa). The...
September 28, 2019
Brazil’s Itajaí Shipyards Win Best Boats in Brazil Awards
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The city of Itajaí in Santa Catarina State, close to Florianopolis, is home to three...
September 27, 2019