Rio de Janeiro

Former deputy Rodrigo Bacellar (União), ex-president of the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly (Alerj), was preventively arrested by the Federal Police on Friday, March 27, 2026, by order of Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The action followed the cassation of his mandate by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). His defense called the arrest 'undue and unnecessary'.

26 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice annulled the election of deputy Douglas Ruas (PL) as president of the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly (Alerj) on Thursday (26). Acting president desembargadora Suely Lopes Magalhães's preliminary decision cites abuse of purpose and failure to follow the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) order. Guilherme Delaroli (PL) remains as interim president.

Rock in Rio 2026 revealed new attractions on Thursday (March 12) for its first edition, taking place on September 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13 at Parque Olímpico in Rio de Janeiro. Highlights include the South Korean group NEXZ making their Brazil debut and Brazilian artists like Pedro Sampaio and the Gilsons. The lineup expands with international names such as J Balvin and PJ Morton, joining headliners like Foo Fighters and Elton John.

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Gol Linhas Aéreas announced on Thursday new international routes from Rio de Janeiro, including flights to Paris and Lisbon, plus expansion to Orlando and New York. The airline is betting on Galeão Airport as a hub for these connections and introducing a new business class. The Airbus A330-900 aircraft will be added to the fleet between 2026 and 2027.

Argentine tennis player Tomás Etcheverry claimed the ATP 500 Rio de Janeiro title by beating Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 in the final. This win marks his first ATP circuit trophy, achieved after playing two matches in one day due to rain delays. The 26-year-old Etcheverry rose to 36th in the live rankings.

21 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Acadêmicos de Niterói brought an enredo about Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's life to Rio's carnival, highlighting his mother Dona Lindu and generating significant social media attention. Despite record digital mentions, the school was relegated to Série Ouro. The parade divided opinions, with most comments about Lula being negative.