Douglas Ruas meets 53 Rio de Janeiro mayors to push interior investment

Douglas Ruas Rio de Janeiro interior investment mayor gathering state election public infrastructure

On June 22, 2024, state‑level gubernatorial pre‑candidate Douglas Ruas (PL) convened 53 mayors from Rio de Janeiro's metropolitan area, Baixada Fluminense, Norte, Noroeste, Serrana, Costa Verde, Médio Paraíba and Região dos Lagos. The gathering focused on securing greater state investment for the interior, covering infrastructure, health, education, urban mobility and public safety.

The meeting also featured party leaders Altineu Cortês (PL), Dr. Luizinho (Progressistas), former mayor Márcio Canella (União Brasil) and Rogério Lisboa (PP), the vice‑governor pre‑candidate. Ruas emphasized that municipalities know local challenges best and urged that resources be directed beyond the city’s postcard zones to build a stronger interior.

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