City Council Passes Law Banning Dogs Barking, But Mayor Vetoes Measure
A bill unanimously passed in the Penha City Council establishes a R$23,000 (US$4,600) fine for the owners of noisy animals.
August 28, 2020Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
“I’d Rather Lose a Year than a Child”: The Debate on Returning to School in São Paulo
"If my son loses a year in school, it won't make a difference to him in the future. But if...
August 28, 2020
Up to Half of São Paulo Students Could Be Infected in Class, Covid Study Says
Worldwide, the return to school is one of the most sensitive issues in the process of restarting activities during the...
August 22, 2020
Witzel’s Troubles, Bolsonaro’s Popularity, Spur Mayor Crivella’s Re-election Campaign
For one, God above all. For the other, Rio above all. In the electoral race for the city of Rio,...
August 21, 2020
Bill in Rio Grande do Norte State Demands Rape Victims View Images of Abortion
In the week that religious groups gathered outside a hospital in Recife in an attempt to prevent a 10-year-old girl...
August 20, 2020
São Paulo Stores, Bars and Gyms May Now Open for Eight Hours
The São Paulo state government has authorized the extension of the period for opening business establishments from six to eight...
August 20, 2020
Rio’s Mayor Wants to Sell Future Revenue From Oil Royalties and Special Holdings
In his last year in office, Rio's Mayor Marcelo Crivella authorized the opening of a bid for the government to...
August 19, 2020
Covid-19: Rio Desists from App Used to Reserve Beach Space
The Rio de Janeiro's city government gave up on the project in which citizens would have to reserve beach space...
August 19, 2020
Fulfilling Public Transportation and Health Targets Still Challenge in São Paulo
The time spent daily by Nurse Danielly Alves dos Santos, 25, to get to work would be enough for a...
August 17, 2020