São Paulo State Extends Quarantine Until June 28th, Updates Flexibility in Cities
Governor João Doria announced on Wednesday afternoon, June 10th, that the quarantine will be extended until June 28th due to...
June 11, 2020Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
São Paulo’s Healthcare System No Longer at Risk of Collapse, Says Secretary
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Healthcare in the city of São Paulo is no longer at risk of collapse, according to...
June 9, 2020
Rio de Janeiro Mayoralty Confirms City’s Plan for Reopening in Stages
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the decree released on Friday evening, June 5th, by the governor of the state...
June 7, 2020
List of ‘Anti-Fascist’ Names Prompts Tensions and Resistance on Eve of Pro-Democracy Rally
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Overnight, hundreds of people woke up to the information that they were on a list....
June 7, 2020
Rio Government Allows Return of Soccer Matches Without Public
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the decree published by Governor Wilson Witzel on Friday night, June 5th, relaxing some...
June 7, 2020
Prosecutor’s Office Charges Against Rio Governor Said to Have Flaws, Shortcomings
The referral of the Prosecutor General's Office (PGR) that prompted Operation Placebo against Governor Wilson Witzel contains flaws and shortcomings...
June 5, 2020
ALERJ Wants Intervention in Rio’s Private Hospitals Refusing to Treat Covid-19 Patients
The Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro (ALERJ) passed in a single debate bill 2.261/20, which authorizes...
June 5, 2020
Rio de Janeiro Kicks Off Deconfinement Plan Today, Tuesday, June 2nd
The Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Crivella, announced on Monday, June 1st, a six-stage deconfinement plan to be implemented...
June 2, 2020
Flamengo Anti-Fascists Overshadow Bolsonarist Rally in Copacabana
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Just as it has been happening in Porto Alegre and São Paulo, organized soccer fan...
June 1, 2020