Lack of Funding Is Main Obstacle for Black Political Candidates in Brazil
With no funding or party support, black candidate initiatives are left behind.
August 16, 2020Section
Society
Daily Interest News from Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Covid-19: Rio de Janeiro’s Tourist Attractions Reopen with New Rules
Some of Rio de Janeiro's main tourist attractions reopened on Saturday, August 15th, after being closed for approximately five months...
August 16, 2020
Brazil Accumulates 3.3 Million Cases and 107,232 Deaths by Covid-19 (August 15th)
Brazil has reached 107,232 deaths by Covid-19, according to the Ministry of Health's update released on Saturday, August 15th.
August 16, 2020
Government to Reduce Energy Bill for Brazil’s North and Northeast Regions
The government is expected to issue a new provisional measure (MP) for the energy sector in the coming days, broader...
August 16, 2020
R$4.2 Billion Cut Represents Ten-Year Setback for Education in Brazil
Unlike the governments of Lula and Dilma, who increased resources for education from R$18 billion (US$3.5 billion) to R$115.
August 15, 2020
Chinese Study Confirms Coronavac’s Efficacy in Phase 2 Clinical Trials
The Coronavac vaccine has proven to be both effective and safe, according to a study released this week by Chinese...
August 15, 2020
São Paulo Covid-19 Figures Improve, Secretary Sees “Light at End of Tunnel”
The São Paulo state government submitted new data on Covid-19 that show an improvement in the pandemic situation. On Friday,...
August 15, 2020
Rio de Janeiro Government Launches Tender to Expand Angra dos Reis Airport
The State Government, through the Secretary of State for Transport, started the bidding process for the extension works of Angra...
August 15, 2020
Covid-19: Brazil Records 106,523 Deaths and 3.27 Million Cases (August 14th)
Brazil has reached 106,523 deaths by Covid-19, according to an update from the Ministry of Health released on Friday, August...
August 15, 2020