Rio Civil Police Chief Resigns Following Operation Targeting Governor
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio's Civil Police Secretary, Chief Detective Marcus Vinicius de Almeida Braga, resigned his post. Days...
May 31, 2020Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Rio Prosecutor’s Office Calls for Suspension of Decree Opening Religious Temples
The city's decision authorizes the reopening of religious temples with the adoption of a number of measures such as the...
May 30, 2020
São Paulo State Shopping Malls to Reopen Monday, but Only Four Hours per Day
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Shopping malls and street trade in the cities of São Paulo that have been allowed...
May 30, 2020
São Paulo Governor Relaxes Quarantine, Opens Malls Despite High Covid-19 Mortality
The governor of São Paulo, João Doria, announced on Wednesday that he will launch the plan for the reopening of...
May 28, 2020
Governor Accuses Bolsonaro of Fascism, Says President’s Son Flávio Should Be Jailed
A target of a search and seizure warrant on Tuesday morning, May 26th, the governor of Rio, Wilson Witzel, classified...
May 27, 2020
Crivella Preserves Isolation Measures in Rio but Ensures Opening of Churches
Mayor Marcelo Crivella announced on Monday, May 25th, that he will not relax social isolation in Rio. The decision was...
May 26, 2020
Doria to Extend Quarantine in São Paulo From June 1st
The governor of São Paulo, João Doria, said on Monday, May 25th, that he will decree a new extension of...
May 26, 2020
State Police Arrest Health Professionals After Protest Over Coronavirus in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ten health professionals were conducted to the police station by the Rio de Janeiro State...
May 24, 2020
Rio Mayoralty Submits Plans to Reopen City Gradually, Starting June 1st
Commercial activities in Rio de Janeiro are close to officially resuming. This is at least the intention of the city's...
May 24, 2020