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Brazilian water utility billing and installation disputes

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Arcon orders Águas do Pará to suspend unverified billing

Water utility companies in Brazil are facing regulatory and legal scrutiny regarding billing practices and installation costs. In Maricá, the utility Águas do Rio is contesting accusations that it improperly charged a r

Brazil fuel fraud and petroleum crime legislation

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil Senate approves harsher penalties for fuel and petroleum theft

Authorities in Brazil have identified systemic fuel fraud and adulteration linked to organized crime. Experts from the Instituto Combustível Legal have noted that criminal involvement extends beyond gas stations to inclu

Brazil online betting losses and consumer impact

6 clusters · 164 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Brazil study: 42% of women impacted by online betting

By August 2026, Brazil’s regulated online betting market included approximately 39.5 million participants, generating nearly R$10 billion in federal tax revenue. However, a study by Comsefaz and the Centro Internacional

Brazil bus safety and accessibility inspections

4 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Rio de Janeiro authorities ground vehicles during bus terminal inspection

In early July 2026, the João Pessoa municipal mobility agency (Semob-JP) launched mandatory inspections of school-transport vehicles for the second semester. During the first week, 50 of 100 authorized operators presente