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Cultural heritage designations in Rio de Janeiro

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Ferreira Diniz Urban Quilombo receives heritage protection in Rio

In Rio de Janeiro, local authorities and national institutes have taken steps to protect various forms of cultural and historical heritage. In August 2026, the Rio de Janeiro City Council overturned a veto on legislatio

Leandro Grass Federal District gubernatorial campaign

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Leandro Grass pledges support for transport workers in Distrito Federal campaign

Leandro Grass, the Workers’ Party (PT) candidate for the government of the Federal District, has centered his campaign on climate change, social welfare, and public transportation. Grass has proposed declaring a climate

Financial restructuring and investigations of Brazil's Corre

3 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Correios to auction historic buildings to address financial crisis

The Brazilian state-owned postal service, Correios, is facing significant financial instability characterized by substantial net losses. In the first half of 2026, the company reported an accumulated loss of R$ 5.5 billi

Vale mining safety and regulatory scrutiny in Brazil

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Vale faces MPF accusations and mining agency review in Brazil

Vale is facing increasing regulatory and legal scrutiny regarding mining safety and environmental management in Brazil. In August 2026, the National Mining Agency (ANM) issued an embargo on Vale’s Maravilhas II tailings

Brazilian political support for Lula reelection

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazilian artists support Lula reelection while demanding cultural reforms

In early September 2026, the collective ‘Judias e Judeus Pela Democracia’ released a manifesto with over one thousand signatures supporting the reelection of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Geraldo Alckmin. The p

Rio de Janeiro urban revitalization

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Rio de Janeiro begins R$ 8.3 million restoration of Cordão do Bola Preta Cultural Center

In early August 2026, Rio de Janeiro’s municipal authorities intensified efforts to rejuvenate the city’s built environment. A first wave highlighted the historic downtown Centro, where lower rents and proximity to the a

Cultural and historical profile of Salvador, Brazil

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Salvador: A blend of colonial history and Afro-Brazilian culture

Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is characterized by its historical landmarks, colonial architecture, and Afro-Brazilian cultural heritage. Key attractions include the Pelourinho district, a UNESCO World Heritage site re

São Paulo Metro archaeological discovery

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Iphan authorizes partial resumption of São Paulo metro works

Construction of the 14 Bis-Saracura station on São Paulo’s Metro Line 6-Orange was halted following the discovery of archaeological artifacts in the Bixiga district. Findings at the Saracura-Vai-Vai site included items s

Geotechnology in conservation and heritage preservation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Geotechnology and community engagement drive historical heritage preservation

The use of advanced geotechnologies and digital tools is expanding in the fields of archaeology, conservation, and historical heritage preservation. Technological applications include LIDAR for mapping through dense veg