Rio Court Blocks R$45.6 Million of Former Governor’s Assets
At the request of the Rio de Janeiro Prosecutor’s office a court blocked the assets of former state governor, Luiz...
January 10, 2019Topic
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Rio de Janeiro’s Governor Pezão Arrested for Corruption
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Fernando Pezão, was arrested early Thursday morning in the official governor’s residence, Laranjeiras...
November 29, 2018
Brazil’s Armed Forces Take Over Rio’s Security to Curb Violence
Escalating violence in Rio leads Brazil’s President, Michel Temer, to decide that the Armed Forces will oversee both civil and...
February 16, 2018
Rio’s Governor Pezão Ordered to Step Down by Regional Courts
The Electoral Court judged that Pezão received million-dollar campaign donations in exchange for lucrative administrative contracts.
February 9, 2017
Violent Protests in Rio as Lawmakers Discuss Austerity Bill
Demonstrators were held back with pepper spray and tear gas while protesting against the governor's economic measures.
November 17, 2016
Rio State Officials Seek Aid from Private Banks
Rio state finance secretary, Gustavo Barbosa, met on Monday (November 14th) with representatives of several banks in São Paulo seeking...
November 15, 2016
Protest and Court Injunction in Rio Against Austerity Measures
Public safety agents protest against wage freeze while court halts measure to increase social security contributions to 30 percent for...
November 9, 2016
Deputy Governor Francisco Dornelles Takes Over in Rio
Rio de Janeiro deputy governor Francisco Dornelles will be acting governor for thirty days, while Pezão is on sick leave...
March 29, 2016
Rio State Boosts Partnership with American Chamber of Commerce
Encouraging economic activities in Rio and the Espirito Santo are the priority of the new AmCham Rio management.
April 14, 2015