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Paraíba
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Situations
Paraíba governorship candidacy dispute
2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated
Latest: Olímpio Rocha to Appeal PSOL‑Rede State Decision, Seeks Governorship in Paraíba
The PSOL‑Rede federation scheduled a virtual meeting for 17 May to decide on Olímpio Rocha’s pre‑candidacy for the Paraíba governorship. Party officials noted an internal trend toward vetoing his bid, favoring the incumb
João Pessoa municipal services and cultural programs
8 clusters · 49 sources · last updated
Latest: João Pessoa launches 441st Festa das Neves, mayor highlights faith and culture
In July 2026 João Pessoa continued to improve public‑service delivery while expanding its cultural agenda. Seplan recorded 7,562 Habite‑se certificates issued in the first half of the year, a 13.8 % rise over 2025, credi
Brazil expands violence prevention amid record low deaths
172 clusters · 553 sources · last updated
Latest: Brazil enacts law authorizing pepper spray for women's self‑defense
Since July 2026 Brazil has deepened its legal, operational and preventive response to gender‑based, child and other violence. Law 15.474, signed on 24 July 2026, legalises pepper‑spray devices for women aged 18 and over.
Brazil political discourse on social media
3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Brazilian TV reshapes audience reach through social media and political debates
A July 2026 study of 1,512 Brazilians showed that the Northeast region leads the country in using social media for political news, with 47.2 % relying on platforms such as Instagram (52.4 %) and WhatsApp (74.8 %) for inf