“I Will Work to Unite Left, Not Only in Elections” – Defeated São Paulo Candidate Boulos
Isolated at home with Covid-19, Guilherme Boulos says he wants to work at the national level against the distancing between...
December 2, 2020Section
Local Politics
Local Political News for Rio de Janeiro City and State
São Paulo Quarantine Regresses to Yellow Phase Statewide, One Day After Elections
The city of São Paulo will regress to the yellow phase of the São Paulo Plan, as well as the...
December 1, 2020
Brazil’s Joyless Municipal Elections Are Over: So What Have We Learned?
Brazil’s municipal elections concluded this week as 57 Brazilian cities held run-off races for Mayor.
December 1, 2020
Voters in São Paulo Reelect Center-Right Mayor Bruno Covas; Rio Elects Centrist Eduard Paes
Shaken by the world’s second deadliest coronavirus outbreak and a deep economic crisis, Brazilians largely voted for experienced politicians from...
November 29, 2020
Santa Catarina Governor Acquitted in Impeachment Trial, Returns to Office
Santa Catarina Governor Carlos Moisés da Silva (PSL - Social Liberal Party) was acquitted in the special court of the...
November 28, 2020
São Paulo Mayoral Candidate Guilherme Boulos Tests Positive for Covid-19
The PSOL (Socialism and Liberty Party) candidate to the São Paulo City Hall, Guilherme Boulos, was diagnosed with the novel...
November 28, 2020
Brazilian Politics Hit by Wave of Violence Ahead of Sunday Vote
Brazilians return to the polls in 57 cities on Sunday, November 29th, for the runoffs of municipal elections that have...
November 27, 2020
Brazil Elects Mayors, with Many Eyes on 2022’s Presidential Race
Brazil votes Sunday, November 29th, in municipal runoff elections marked by the coronavirus pandemic that will give a preview of...
November 26, 2020
São Paulo’s First Black Trans Councilwoman Defies Barriers
As she steps into the staid chamber of Sao Paulo's city council, the first black trans woman elected to the...
November 26, 2020