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Politics - Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro News Roundup — Comprehensive City Brief for September 13, 2025

The city of Rio de Janeiro saw a mix of significant events on September 13, 2025, spanning public security crackdowns, community health efforts, and...

Rio de Janeiro News Roundup — Comprehensive City Brief for September 12, 2025

Rio’s Friday was marked by public security actions, social initiatives, and cultural milestones. Authorities intensified efforts to combat crime and coordinated social services, while infrastructure plans aimed to improve urban life. Culturally, Cariocas celebrated...

Bolsonaro’s Man Steps into the Mayoral Race for Rio de Janeiro

On July 22, Rio de Janeiro's political scene ignites as Alexandre Ramagem, supported by ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, enters the mayoral race. Former intelligence chief Ramagem...

Rio de Janeiro offers US$1,000 bounty for each confiscated gun to curb criminal firepower

The Rio de Janeiro administration has initiated a R$5,000 (US$1,000) reward for each rifle...

City Hall of Rio grants seven public parks to...

An agreement signed between the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) and the city of Rio de...

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro authorizes payment of the 2023 Property Tax with cryptocurrencies

On Tuesday, October 11, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes (PSD-RJ), signed a decree allowing the Property Tax (IPTU) of 2023 to...

Residents of Campinho in Rio’s North Zone are facing a night of war with violent shootings between criminals

Residents of Campinho in Rio's Zona Norte once again registered fierce gun battles in the area, the target of...

Brazil: “The left lives in a bubble,” says Rio de Janeiro’s governor

Reelected governor of Rio de Janeiro with 58.67% of the valid votes, Cláudio Castro (Liberal Party - PL, right)...

Brazil: Corruption investigations in Rio state’s administration guide governor elections debate

The fourth debate for the government of Rio de Janeiro was marked by an...

Rio court unanimously rejects the filing of Wilson Witzel’s candidacy for state government

The State Electoral Tribunal decided Thursday (8) to reject the candidacy of Wilson Witzel, former...

Brazil elections 2022: The Rio state governor candidates

Seven names have put themselves forward as candidates for the government of Rio de Janeiro in the 2022 elections,...