São Paulo Government Changes Quarantine Rules, but Keeps Trade Open
On Friday, January 8th, the São Paulo government decided to change some of the quarantine rules in the state in...
January 9, 2021Topic
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro and Paraná Announce Start of Vaccinations on January 25th
While Minister of Health Eduardo Pazuello refrains from setting a date to begin vaccination in Brazil, governors, and mayors have...
January 9, 2021
Brazil Records Highest Daily Covid-19 Death Figure in Past Five Months (January 8th)
There was significant growth in the number of deaths by Covid recorded. According to the media outlet consortium's updated balance,...
January 9, 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
Prosecutor’s Office Also Investigates Flávio Bolsonaro for Money Laundering
The investigation into the alleged embezzlement scheme of Rio's Legislative Assembly (ALERJ) employees' wages, the so-called 'rachadinha' (splitting), is expected...
January 4, 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
Eighteen Killed in Honduras During New Year’s Eve Celebrations
The Honduran police said on Friday 18 people were killed in several violent incidents during New Year's Eve celebrations.
January 2, 2021
São Paulo Mayor Covas Pledges More Beds for COVID-19 Patients
The mayor of São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, began his second term in office Friday, pledging to make more hospital...
January 2, 2021
Analysis: President Bolsonaro Faces Tough Challenge between Ideology, Pragmatism
Brazil’s pugnacious president, Jair Bolsonaro, survived 2020 in surprisingly good shape personally and politically, with buoyant popularity ratings despite his...
January 2, 2021