Procon-JP

Brazil SUS management, regulation, and service expansion

21 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil proposes new SUS subsystem for chronic disease care

Brazilian health officials are advancing regulatory, management, and clinical service expansions within the Unified Health System (SUS). Recent technical agendas have focused on improving specialized care lines for traum

Organized crime crackdowns in São Paulo

6 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: PCC criminal faction linked to São Paulo bus transport sector

Authorities in São Paulo have intensified efforts to dismantle organized crime networks through targeted operations. In late August, a joint task force launched ‘Operação Bomba Oculta’ to shut down clandestine gas statio

Cooking gas price fluctuations in Brazil

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Natal cooking gas prices rise 10.67% in one year

Cooking gas prices in Brazilian cities such as João Pessoa and Natal have shown upward trends. In João Pessoa, a 7% increase implemented in mid-September led to 13kg cylinder prices averaging R$ 117.10 for cash payments.

Brazilian consumer protection agency initiatives

5 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Rio de Janeiro municipalities host debt renegotiation events

Consumer protection agencies in Brazil continue to implement regional initiatives focused on debt management, education, and the prevention of abusive commercial practices. In Rio de Janeiro, municipal agencies are expan

João Pessoa consumer price and fuel monitoring – Aug/Sep 202

22 clusters · 88 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Brazil prepares tests to increase ethanol concentration in gasoline to 35%

Procon-JP’s weekly monitoring continues to reveal sharp price swings across a wide range of goods in João Pessoa. In early August 2026, a survey of 110 fuel stations showed a slight decrease in some fuel costs. The lowes

Brazil consumer rights and legal enforcement

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Survey reveals widespread difficulty accessing legal rights

Brazil recently marked the 36th anniversary of its Consumer Defense Code (CDC), Federal Law 8.078/1990. While the nation possesses one of the world’s most advanced consumer protection systems, experts highlight significa

Elderly social protections and rights in Brazil

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Brazil eliminates advance purchase limits for elderly bus discounts

Brazilian legislation, primarily the Statute of the Elderly, establishes various social protections and financial benefits for citizens aged 60 and older. These include tax exemptions, such as property tax (IPTU) relief