“Social Rent” Allowance Bill for Women Victims of Domestic Violence Passed in Rio
On Tuesday, March 10th, a major achievement for the female public was passed in a second session of the Legislative...
March 11, 2020Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
Defendants in Marielle Franco Case Get Jury Trial, Judge Decides
The two charged with the murder of Marielle Franco (PSOL) and her driver Anderson Gomes will be tried by the...
March 11, 2020
After Nine Months Closed, Niemeyer Avenue Is Reopened in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Closed since May last year by court order, Niemeyer Avenue, which connects Leblon to São...
March 8, 2020
Rio’s Mayor Mud-splashed After Blaming Population for Floods
The Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Crivella, was splashed on the head and shoulder by a resident of Realengo,...
March 3, 2020
Mutinous State Police Officers Accept Government Proposal, End Strike in Ceará
After 13 days of rioting, Ceará's State Police (PM) agreed to yield despite failing to secure amnesty, an instrument that...
March 2, 2020
Brazilian Governors Call for Restart of Reform Agenda
Meeting for the sixth time to advocate a common interest agenda, the governors that make up the South and Southeast...
March 2, 2020
Ceará’s State Police Continue Mutiny After Failed Negotiations
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After four meetings at the headquarters of the Ceará Prosecutor's Office, the commission comprising members...
February 29, 2020
With 23 More Murders, Deaths in Ceará after State Police Mutiny Total 170
Data released yesterday, February 25th, by the state secretariat of Public Safety and Social Defense, show that the number of...
February 26, 2020
Justice Minister Claims Situation in Ceará State Now under Control
The Minister of Justice and Public Safety, Sérgio Moro, said on Monday, February 24th, on a visit to Fortaleza, that...
February 25, 2020