Brazil’s Covid CPI: Fierce clash between former allies Flávio Bolsonaro and ex-Rio governor Witzel
The Covid CPI (investigative committee) was the scene of a clash between ex-governor of Rio de Janeiro Wilson Witzel and...
June 16, 2021Topic
Wilson Witzel
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
New Rio Health Secretary Reports Death Threat: ‘We’re Stirring up a Hornet’s Nest’
Current Rio de Janeiro state Health Secretary Carlos Alberto Chaves reported during his deposition at the impeachment trial session against...
December 18, 2020
Mixed Impeachment Court Accepts Charges Filed against Rio Governor Witsel
On Thursday, November 5th, the mixed court formed to define the impeachment of Wilson Witzel accepted the complaint for a...
November 6, 2020
Rio de Janeiro’s Governor and Mayor Battle Over Social Distancing
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The measures announced by some Brazilian governors of social distancing and quarantine have led to...
April 4, 2020
Rio’s Governor Says Police do Not Kill Innocent People, Only Criminals
Police work to detain drug traffickers, they do not kill innocent people, stated Rio de Janeiro's governor, Wilson Witzel, on...
May 28, 2019
Sister of Lava Jato Judge Nominated For Position in Rio State Government
The Chief of Staff’s office of Rio de Janeiro governor, Wilson Witzel, has nominated the sister of one of the...
April 21, 2019
Prosecutors Want Explanation From Rio’s Witzel About Snipers
Prosecutors Office is asking for explanations from Rio de Janeiro state’s governor, Wilson Witzel, on declarations that snipers were already...
April 2, 2019
Rio Governor Reiterates Shoot-to-Kill Stance Against Criminals
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, defended once again his shoot-to-kill attitude when it comes to criminals. The...
January 15, 2019