Governor Forbids Police Operations in Rio de Janeiro’s Favelas During Social Actions
The main purpose of the order is to prevent conflicts from occurring, thus enhancing dialogue between corporations and community leaders.
May 24, 2020Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Banks, B3, and Rotation: What Will Remain Open During São Paulo’s Extended Holiday
The city of São Paulo will have a five-day-long holiday this week, between May 20th and 24th. The aim is...
May 20, 2020
São Paulo City Council Approves Early Municipal Holidays to Increase Social Isolation
The São Paulo City Hall passed in an extraordinary virtual session on Monday, May 18th, a bill allowing the anticipation...
May 19, 2020
Federal Deputy Luiz Lauro Filho Dies at 41 in Campinas, São Paulo State
Federal Deputy Luiz Lauro Filho, 41, died on Monday, May 18th, after suffering a heart attack. He was assisted and...
May 19, 2020
Rio de Janeiro: Federal Police Investigate Corruption in Witzel Government
At the heart of one of the worst crises in the Jair Bolsonaro administration, the Superintendency of the Federal Police...
May 18, 2020
Mass Testing for Coronavirus Kicked-off Yesterday in São Paulo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Testing, which is critical to understand and contain the spread waves of the novel coronavirus,...
May 16, 2020
Gyms, Barbershops and Salons Will Remain Closed, Says São Paulo Governor
Governor João Doria announced on Wednesday, May 13th, that gyms, beauty salons and barbershops should remain closed in the state...
May 14, 2020
São Paulo Vehicle Rotation Restrictions Lead to Public Transportation Crowding
The extended rotation implemented yesterday in the city of São Paulo removed cars from the streets in the capital center...
May 13, 2020
Rio State Will Not Comply With New Federal Guidelines on Essential Services
The State Government of Rio de Janeiro announced on Tuesday morning, May 12th, that it will not be considering beauty...
May 13, 2020