# Rio de Janeiro property occupation dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rio-de-janeiro-property-occupation-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-03T17:32:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A Federal Court in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the repossession of the former Inmetro building in the Rio Comprido neighborhood. The property was occupied by approximately 100 families from the Movimento de Luta nos Bairros, Vilas e Favelas (MLB), who named the site ‘Ocupação Luíza Mahin’. 

While the ruling recognizes the Union's rights to the property, it does not authorize immediate removal. Instead, the process must follow National Council of Justice (CNJ) guidelines for collective conflicts. The Rio de Janeiro City Hall is tasked with registering the families and conducting technical visits to identify potential housing programs or relocation alternatives. 

The building, managed by the Superintendência do Patrimônio da União (SPU), was intended for the National Archive. The Fire Department and Civil Defense have ten days to submit reports regarding the structural safety of the building.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Rio de Janeiro seeks expropriation of Refit refinery

Rio de Janeiro seeks federal expropriation of the bankrupt Refit refinery in Manguinhos, while a court orders the reinstatement of dismissed workers and a R$10 million deposit.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-seeks-expropriation-of-refit-refinery

### 2026-08-27: Rio de Janeiro court orders repossession of former Inmetro building

A Federal Court ordered the repossession of the former Inmetro building in Rio de Janeiro following an occupation by 100 families, though immediate removal is not authorized.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-court-orders-repossession-of-former-inmetro-building

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