Bus Attacks Shake São Paulo, Threaten City’s Daily Life and Economy
Since June 2025, São Paulo has faced a serious wave of attacks on city buses. Official records from the city’s...
July 14, 2025Section
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Tarcísio’s Challenge: Leading São Paulo Through U.S. Tariffs and Shaping Brazil’s Conservative Future
Governor Tarcísio de Freitas of São Paulo faces a major test as new US tariffs threaten Brazil’s economy. President Donald...
July 14, 2025
Tarcísio de Freitas Widens Lead in São Paulo Governor Race, Backed by Strong Approval
A new poll from Paraná Pesquisas, conducted from July 4 to 8 2025, shows São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas...
July 9, 2025
Pacaembu Stadium Reopens: São Paulo Blends Football Tradition With Modern Business
São Paulo's Pacaembu Stadium reopens after a R$1 billion renovation as Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu. See what changed at the...
July 8, 2025
Major Water Upgrade in São Paulo: $70 Million Deal Targets Growing City Needs
A consortium led by Azevedo & Travassos Infraestrutura has signed a R$384.4 ($70) million contract with Sabesp, São Paulo’s state...
July 7, 2025
Cocaine and Crack Use Rises Across Brazil, Hitting São Paulo and Rio Hardest
A recent study from the Federal University of São Paulo shows that 6.6% of Brazilians—about 11.4 million people—have tried cocaine
July 2, 2025
International and Brazilian Artists Transform São Paulo’s Cultural Scene This July
São Paulo will host the Festival Cidade da Cultura in July 2025. This event will offer 100 art shows and...
July 1, 2025
São Paulo’s Crime Shift: Fewer Murders, More Thefts Under Tarcísio’s Watch
Homicides in São Paulo fell to their lowest since 2001—1,029 killings in Jan–May 2025. See what's dropping, what's rising, and...
July 1, 2025
Russian A.I. at the Heart of São Paulo’s Urban Surveillance Effort, the Largest in LatAm
São Paulo, the biggest city in South America, has turned to technology to deal with crime. The city now uses...
June 19, 2025