São Paulo announces transition phase; frees commercial businesses and religious activities
As of Sunday, April 18th, businesses and religious activities may start operating again with reduced hours and capacity. Saturday next...
April 17, 2021Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
After one month of total lockdown, Araraquara sees Covid-19 cases decrease by 58%
The medicine was bitter, but it seems it worked. One month after emptying the streets in a lockdown that closed...
March 29, 2021
Imminent risk of oxygen shortage in Brazil’s countryside cities, says Health Ministry
The difficulty to supply medical oxygen stockpiles at the same pace as the worsening of the covid-19 pandemic has worried...
March 19, 2021
Brazilian city Ipixuna do Pará decrees emergency after flood collapses highway
RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL - The municipality of Ipixuna do Pará (Pará state) declared an emergency situation after heavy rain...
February 17, 2021
São Paulo Government Changes Quarantine Rules, but Keeps Trade Open
On Friday, January 8th, the São Paulo government decided to change some of the quarantine rules in the state in...
January 9, 2021
São Paulo Mayor Covas Pledges More Beds for COVID-19 Patients
The mayor of São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, began his second term in office Friday, pledging to make more hospital...
January 2, 2021
New Rio Mayor Announces Liberal Recipe to Confront Predecessor’s “Perverse Legacy”
A liberal recipe to remedy Marcelo Crivella's "perverse legacy," anti-racist management, new measures against Covid-19, and the fight against corruption.
January 2, 2021
Baixada Santista to Close Beaches on New Year’s Eve to Prevent Crowds
Nine cities in Baixada Santista jointly announced on Wednesday, December 23rd, the closure of beaches between December 31st and January...
December 24, 2020
STJ Judge Releases Rio Mayor from Jail, Places Him under House Arrest with Anklet
Superior Court (STJ) Chief Justice Humberto Martins decided on Tuesday evening, December 22nd, to place Rio Mayor Marcelo Crivella under...
December 23, 2020