Rio de Janeiro

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.

25 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Rio's city hall dismissed teacher Monique Medeiros da Costa e Silva, charged in the 2021 death of her son Henry Borel, two days after her prison release. The decision, signed by Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere, was published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday (25). The Public Prosecutor's Office has appealed for her return to jail.

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.

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The Federal Police launched the third phase of Operation Anomalia on Wednesday, arresting seven military police officers suspected of acting in favor of organized crime in Rio de Janeiro. The warrants were issued by the Supreme Federal Court and target ties between public agents and factions such as the Comando Vermelho and militias. All arrests occurred without resistance.

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.

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The Champions Parade of the 2026 Carnival brought together the top six schools from the Special Group at Marquês de Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro on the night of February 21. Unidos do Viradouro, the winner with 270 points, closed the night after performances by Mangueira, Imperatriz Leopoldinense, Salgueiro, Vila Isabel, and Beija-Flor. Rede Globo aired only the opening show, sparking criticism on social media for not broadcasting the full parade on open TV.