Brazil governors seek own vaccine supplies as stocks run low
Brazilian state governors are pursuing their own vaccine supply plans, with some expressing concern that President Jair Bolsonaro’s government won’t...
February 13, 2021Topic
Rio de Janeiro
Vaccination in Rio secured until Tuesday; city maintains all 33 regions under high risk for Covid
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, February 12th, mayor Eduardo Paes said that Rio has enough doses to immunize...
February 12, 2021
Rio de Janeiro expects huge economic losses with cancelled Carnaval
Rio de Janeiro is empty, with no tourists and hotels operating under restrictions on the eve of carnival, as the...
February 12, 2021
STJ extends ban on removed Rio Governor holding office for another year
Superior Court (STJ) Benedito Gonçalves, rapporteur of the motion requesting the removal of Rio de Janeiro governor Wilson Witzel (PSC),...
February 12, 2021
Tourism in Brazil lost R$274 billion in 11 months of pandemic
The crisis triggered by the covid-19 pandemic resulted in a R$261 (US$48) billion loss in revenues for the tourism sector...
February 11, 2021
Rio City Hall says vaccine stocks will last only until Saturday
The vaccination schedule in the city of Rio de Janeiro is in danger of being suspended due to a shortage...
February 11, 2021
Pharmacies in 21 states and Brasília register new increase in positive Covid-19 tests
Pharmacies in 21 states and the Federal District have reported a new increase in the number of Covid-19 cases diagnosed...
February 10, 2021
Alliance Française Photo Contest Opens Enrollments in Rio de Janeiro
Enrollment for the "Alliance Française Prix Photo", which celebrates its tenth anniversary, will start on February 10th. This year, the...
February 8, 2021
Rio de Janeiro´s Botafogo Soccer Club Sack Manager Barroca After Relegation
Assistant coach Lucio Flavio will take charge of the Rio de Janeiro side for the remainder of the Brazilian domestic...
February 7, 2021