Volta Redonda

Expansion of eyeglass and eye care programs in Brazil

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil health initiatives expand access to free eyeglasses and eye care

Sesc-MT is distributing 353 pairs of free eyeglasses to individuals who received treatment via the Sesc Saúde Visão mobile unit. This distribution follows a mobilization period in Várzea Grande between July 17 and August

Brazilian municipal ITBI tax reductions

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Aparecida de Goiânia reduces ITBI tax rate to 1.5%

Municipalities in Brazil are implementing temporary tax incentive programs to reduce the Property Transfer Tax (ITBI) and stimulate real estate markets. In Marília, a program titled ‘ITBI em Dia, sua escritura na mão’ w

Historical and cultural heritage initiatives in Rio de Janie

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Terra de Santa Cruz documentary explores Brazilian history and faith

Cultural and historical initiatives in Rio de Janeiro have focused on exploring the region's heritage through community engagement and media. Local efforts include the Rolé Carioca project, which organized a free guided

Brazil volleyball secures Olympic spots; men progress in SAM

8 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil wins South American Volleyball Championship

Brazil is hosting major South American volleyball tournaments that serve as qualification pathways for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The South American Beach Volleyball Tournament in João Pessoa concluded with Braz

Volta Redonda social assistance public health initiatives

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Volta Redonda to present Alzheimer's public policy model at national event

The municipality of Volta Redonda is expanding its social assistance initiatives through specialized public health policies. Initial efforts focused on a proposed partnership between the Municipal Secretariat of Social

CSN leadership transition and debt restructuring

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: CSN to sell cement and German steel assets to reduce debt

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) has undergone a major leadership transition. Benjamin Steinbruch, who served as CEO for 24 years, is stepping down from the executive presidency to return to the role of Chairman of t

Urban infrastructure and mobility in Três Lagoas

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Três Lagoas public transport maintains 31,000 monthly passengers

Três Lagoas is managing various urban development and mobility trends. Infrastructure efforts are focused on drainage and paving projects to mitigate flooding and improve movement. In neighborhoods such as Jardim Mariste

Police corruption and extortion in Rio de Janeiro

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Rio de Janeiro police officers denounced for extortion

The Public Prosecutor's Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro (MPRJ) has denounced three civil police officers and one additional man for their involvement in an armed criminal association in São Gonçalo. The group all

Labor exploitation in Piauí, Brazil

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Piauí labor operation rescues 40 workers from slave-like conditions

In the Brazilian state of Piauí, a joint operation involving the Labor Public Ministry, the Ministry of Labor and Employment, the Federal Police, and the Public Defender's Office rescued 40 workers from conditions analog

Olimpede paraesporte competition in Volta Redonda

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Volta Redonda hosts Olimpede paraesporte competition

Volta Redonda is hosting Olimpede 2026, an inclusive sports competition designed for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Organized by the city hall through the Municipal Secretariat of Sport and Leis