São Paulo’s Avenida Paulista Closes to Traffic on Sundays
The plan has been criticized by many neighborhood associations and even the state’s public prosecutor’s office.
October 18, 2015Topic
roads
Accidents Decline with Reduced Speed Limits in São Paulo
Accidents have dropped by nearly thirty percent on the Tiete and Pinheiros Marginais since the measure was adopted in July.
August 19, 2015
Rio Sees More VLT Construction and Detours in Centro
Rio sees more roadway closures and detours in Centro as new light railway line tracks are being set ahead of...
November 14, 2014
Brazil Faces Infrastructure Shortfalls
Key infrastructure concessions continue to hang in the balance and face uncertain futures as the private sector tiptoes warily around...
October 1, 2013
Unions Stir Brazil Protest Movement: Daily
Strikes and protests by unionized workers across Brazil on July 11th disrupted ports, roads, public transport and other public services.
July 12, 2013
Brazil Ports Not Operating 24hrs: Daily
Some of Brazil ports are still not operating twenty-four hours a day, despite the introduction of the Porto 24 horas...
May 14, 2013
Logistics Slow Brazil Soybean Trade: Daily
Experts says that “logistical chaos” – sub-quality roads, ports and warehouses – are hampering soybean trade and discouraging farmers from...
April 23, 2013
Bids for Highway Construction Work: Daily
The government hopes concessions announced for the country’s road network will spark a close contest between at least six groups...
January 21, 2013
Drunk Driving Fines Increased: Daily
A major drunk-driving operation by Rio police has led to over 150 motorists being fined after new Lei Seca (literally...
December 23, 2012