Rio Considers Protocol for Prioritizing Bed Occupancy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Rio de Janeiro State Health Secretariat is studying a protocol to establish who will...
May 2, 2020Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Escalation of Covid-19 Crisis Leaves Over 1,000 Patients Waiting for Beds in Rio
On Thursday, Brazil recorded the third consecutive day with over 400 reported Covid-19 deaths: there were 435 confirmed deaths in...
May 1, 2020
Quarantine in São Paulo City Will Be Extended, with Even Tighter Restrictions
The city of São Paulo will have its quarantine extended beyond May 10th and will enforce stricter restrictions to prevent...
May 1, 2020
Use of Masks in São Paulo’s Subway, Trains, and Buses Will Be Compulsory
The governor of São Paulo, João Doria, announced on Wednesday, April 29th, that as of May 4th, the use of...
April 30, 2020
Doria Criticizes Bolsonaro: ‘Practice Compassion Rather Than Shooting’
Mentioned by President Jair Bolsonaro during a press conference yesterday morning, the governor of São Paulo, João Doria, harshly criticized...
April 30, 2020
Mayor Crivella Extends Social Isolation in Rio de Janeiro into May
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The social isolation measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in the city...
April 30, 2020
The Intercept: Flávio Bolsonaro’s “Splitting” Scheme Allegedly Funded Militia Buildings in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of President Jair Bolsonaro, financed the construction of militia-controlled...
April 26, 2020
São Paulo City Hall Decrees 3-Day Mourning for Novel Coronavirus Victims
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The mayor of São Paulo, Bruno Covas, has decreed three-day official mourning for the victims...
April 26, 2020
Coronavirus Severely Impacts Rio de Janeiro’s Retail Economy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Rio de Janeiro, the State Treasury Department issued a report through the Coordination of...
April 25, 2020