Rio and São Paulo resume activities at half speed after ten days of public holidays
São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro put an end on Monday to ten days of public holidays with which the...
April 5, 2021Topic
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Police Operation Leaves Nine Dead in Rio de Janeiro Suburbs
A police operation conducted this morning, February 3rd, left nine dead in communities in Rio de Janeiro's suburbs. According to...
February 3, 2021
New Rio Mayor Cancels F1 Racetrack Project in Deodoro
The decision was taken based on the high environmental impact caused. Rio Mayor is considering other areas for the work.
January 7, 2021
Artists, Urbanists Ask How to Support Favela Culture at City, Favela and Heritage Forum
By Mariana Gomes, in partnership with RioOnWatch.org RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio de Janeiro’s wealth of artistic talent includes...
January 3, 2021
School in Rio Interior Becomes First Fully Digital Institution in Brazil
Founded 32 years ago, the Vila Isabel Teaching Center is located in the city of Três Rios, in the interior...
January 2, 2021
Rio City Hall Bans New Year’s Eve Beachfront Fireworks
Amidst the new surge of Covid-19, Rio de Janeiro's City Hall decided to announce further restrictive measures to prevent crowds...
December 28, 2020
Rio Decides to Close Copacabana on New Year’s Eve to Prevent Crowds
The acting Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Jorge Felippe decided to "isolate" Copacabana during New Year's Eve to prevent crowds....
December 24, 2020
STJ Judge Releases Rio Mayor from Jail, Places Him under House Arrest with Anklet
Superior Court (STJ) Chief Justice Humberto Martins decided on Tuesday evening, December 22nd, to place Rio Mayor Marcelo Crivella under...
December 23, 2020
Rio’s Outgoing Mayor Crivella Arrested on Graft Charges
Rio de Janeiro’s outgoing mayor was arrested on Tuesday, December 22nd, on graft allegations in an embarrassment for Brazilian President...
December 22, 2020