Resende celebrates 225 years with infrastructure projects and major festivities

The city of Resende celebrated its 225th anniversary of political-administrative emancipation with a series of public works, service expansions, and large-scale festivities. To mark the occasion, the 57th Agricultural, Industrial, and Commercial Exhibition of Resende (Exapicor) drew approximately 100,000 visitors over six days, featuring national musical acts and cultural activities.

Mayor Tande Vieira highlighted several developmental milestones during the celebrations. In infrastructure, the administration has focused on paving, drainage, lighting, and the revitalization of public squares, including improvements to Avenida Tocantins. Long-term projects include the revitalization of the Historic Center and the construction of a multipurpose arena for sports and entertainment.

In the education sector, the municipality reported its highest IDEB scores to date, reaching a 6.3 in the early years of elementary school. Additionally, the city has worked to expand healthcare services, specifically noting advancements at the Henrique Sérgio Gregori Municipal Emergency Hospital.