Rio Mayor Crivella Tightens Restrictions in Attempt to Contain Coronavirus Spread
The Mayor of Rio, Marcelo Crivella, announced on Monday, May 11th, a set of new restrictions to try to contain...
May 12, 2020Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Chinese Ventilators Bought by Pará Prove Faulty; Each Device Cost R$126,000
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 152 ventilators purchased from China by the government of the state of Pará to...
May 10, 2020
São Paulo Records 46 Percent Social Isolation Rate for Second Time
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For the second time, São Paulo recorded a social isolation rate of only 46 percent....
May 10, 2020
Niterói Combats Coronavirus, Plans to Conduct More Testing than USA or South Korea
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While the city of Rio de Janeiro - and perhaps the entire state - is...
May 9, 2020
Brazil on Lockdown: New Rules for Most Heavily Affected Cities
Despite not being the epicenter of the novel coronavirus in Brazil, a number of northern and northeastern states stepped forward...
May 7, 2020
Prosecutor’s Office Recommends Study on Lockdown in Rio de Janeiro
The Rio de Janeiro State Prosecutor's Office (MPRJ) recommended that Governor Wilson Witzel and Mayor Marcelo Crivella conduct studies to...
May 7, 2020
Warning: Low Isolation Rate in São Paulo Will Lead to “Tremendous Difficulties”
The isolation rate in São Paulo was again under 50 percent last Monday, May 4th. According to data released by...
May 6, 2020
São Paulo Government Compels Populace to Wear Masks on Streets as of May 7th
Governor João Doria announced that wearing masks will be mandatory throughout the state of São Paulo as of next Thursday,...
May 5, 2020
Covid-19: Rio Could Face Stricter Isolation Measures; No Lockdown Yet
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday morning, March 1st, during the inauguration ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro City...
May 2, 2020