Local Politics

São Paulo Governor Doria Signs Law Requiring Radar Location Disclosure

São Paulo Governor João Doria has enacted a law requiring the State Public Administration to disclose the location and operating...

October 24, 2020

Brazilian Government Could Be Held Liable If It Denies Access to Vaccine, Says Expert

The tug-of-war between President Jair Bolsonaro and São Paulo Governor João Doria over the purchase of the Coronavac by the...

October 23, 2020

Datafolha Poll Projections for 2020 São Paulo Mayoralty Election

A Datafolha poll released on Thursday, October 22nd, points to the following voting intention percentages for the São Paulo City...

October 23, 2020

Datafolha Poll Projections for 2020 Rio de Janeiro Mayoralty Election

Renata Souza holds five percent of voting intentions; Luiz Lima holds four percent; Bandeira de Mello has three percent; Cyro...

October 23, 2020

Over Half of Rio’s State Deputies Are in Prosecutor’s Office’s (MP) Sights

Over half of Rio de Janeiro's Legislative Assembly (ALERJ) deputies are in the Prosecutor's Office's (MP) sights. According to VEJA,...

October 20, 2020

Rio City Hall Fines 11 Bars and Restaurants in Leblon Neighborhood for Crowding

Dias Ferreira Street, in Leblon, South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, continues to disregard health regulations to contain the spread...

October 19, 2020

Police Kill 17 in Two Operations Against Militias in Rio de Janeiro

Within just 24 hours, Rio's Civil Police killed at least 17 suspected members of the 'Bonde do Ecko', considered one...

October 17, 2020

São Paulo Plans Train Connection between Capital and Campinas, Other Infrastructure

São Paulo Governor João Doria announced on Friday, October 16th, a plan with 19 concessions, privatizations and partnerships with the...

October 17, 2020

Bolsonaro ‘Turned His Back on São Paulo’, Says City Mayor

The mayor and candidate for re-election in São Paulo, Bruno Covas, used Estadão's hearings for the 2020 elections on Thursday,...

October 16, 2020