Cavaliere follows Paes and speaks about 15 schools in the Special Group of the Rio carnival; Liesa says it was 'caught by surprise'
Rio de Janeiro's new mayor, Eduardo Cavaliere, has announced an increase in samba schools for the carnival from 12 to 15, a plan that caught the samba league off guard.
Paes makes electoral speech in resignation and 'jingle' causes awkward moment with TRE
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes made a resignation speech with electoral undertones, leading to an awkward moment with the president of the Regional Electoral Court due to a song modification.
Paes resigns, and Cavaliere, his deputy, takes over the City Hall of Rio
Eduardo Paes has resigned as the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, handing over the position to Deputy Eduardo Cavaliere, who becomes the youngest mayor since the state's merger in 1975.
Eduardo Paes leaves the City Hall of Rio this Friday to be a candidate; Eduardo Cavaliere takes over
Eduardo Paes is stepping down from his role as Mayor of Rio de Janeiro to run for Governor, with his deputy, Eduardo Cavaliere, set to take over his duties.
Eduardo Cavaliere: Meet the Journey of the Youngest Mayor in the History of Rio
Eduardo Cavaliere, at 32, becomes the youngest mayor in Rio de Janeiro's history, taking office following Eduardo Paes' departure to run for state governor.
Paes leaves the City Hall of Rio with broken promise, bolsonarist language, and support for Lula
Eduardo Paes has announced his resignation as mayor of Rio de Janeiro to run for state governor, contradicting his campaign promises while adopting a political discourse appealing to the bolsonarist electorate.
City Hall of Rio announces that mural in tribute to son of trafficker Abelha will be erased in Lapa
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro declared plans to erase a mural that commemorates Pablo Rodrigues, son of trafficker Abelha, following his death in a police confrontation.
Eduardo Paes' secretary suffers attempted robbery with a rifle on a highway in Rio de Janeiro
João Pires, the municipal secretary of Consumer Protection in Rio de Janeiro, survived an attempted robbery on a highway where he crashed his vehicle while fleeing.
Paes says that secretary targeted by criminals had already received threats and had enhanced security
Mayor Eduardo Paes announced that João Pires, the Secretary of Consumer Defense, had previously received threats and was under enhanced security before being approached by criminals.
Understand the dispute between Paes and Castro after the state revoked the BRT buses that would connect Rio to Mesquita
The seizure of buses from the BRT Line 77 highlights the ongoing conflict between Rio's mayor Eduardo Paes and governor Cláudio Castro regarding transportation jurisdiction.
Paes and Castro engage in 'bus war' in the week of the electoral turning point
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes and Governor Cláudio Castro are in a public dispute over control of transportation services ahead of upcoming elections.
Dira Paes gives 'spoiler' of the Oscar and then deletes post with the order of the awards
Brazilian actress Dira Paes revealed the order of the Oscars awards ceremony in a now-deleted social media post, causing a stir ahead of the event.
VIDEO: Pastor says he received R$ 38 thousand from ally of the mayor of Manaus in an investigation by the Federal Police about alleged vote buying
A pastor in Manaus claims to have received R$ 38,000 from an ally of the mayor as part of a Federal Police investigation into alleged vote buying.
Paes announces weight-loss pen in Rio's health network and Lula says the topic is 'delicate'
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro has announced the distribution of weight-loss pens in the municipal health system, while President Lula expressed concerns about the implications of promoting such treatments without proper medical guidance.
Justice revokes prison of former secretary of Paes suspected of links with the Comando Vermelho
A judge in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the release of councilman Salvino Oliveira, who was arrested on suspicion of ties to the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.
Paes again criticizes the arrest of former secretary, sees political use of the police and says he received admission of error
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes criticizes the arrest of former municipal secretary Salvino Oliveira, alleging political motivations behind the police action.
PSD intends to appeal to Moraes, PF, PGR, and STJ against 'political use' of ex-secretary Paes' arrest
The PSD party in Brazil plans to appeal to various authorities against what they see as the political misuse of police powers in the case of arrested councilman Salvino Oliveira.
Former Secretary of Paes was arrested based on a message mentioning his first name
Salvino Oliveira, a councilor in Rio de Janeiro, was arrested based on a message that merely references his first name and lacks further evidence linking him to any crime.
Paes and Castro exchange attacks after arrests in organized crime investigations
Political tensions between Rio's Mayor Eduardo Paes and Governor Cláudio Castro have escalated following the arrests of former government officials amid organized crime investigations.
Former secretary of Eduardo Paes, councilor arrested in RJ under suspicion of connection with Comando Vermelho
Rio de Janeiro councilor Salvino Oliveira was arrested for alleged money laundering linked to the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.
Free vocational courses: institute offers 240 spots in Fortaleza
The João Carlos Paes Mendonça Institute is offering 240 spots in free vocational courses in Fortaleza for youth aged 16 to 24, starting in April.
Alongside Eduardo Paes, Lula says he cannot talk about the election, but Rio needs to be governed by 'serious people'
President Lula emphasized the need for serious governance in Rio de Janeiro during the inauguration of a tunnel, stating that the state has been 'almost abandoned.'
Paes meets Lula and says he will resign to play in another palace
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes announced his resignation to run for the state government, referring to the change as moving to another palace.
With Lula's presence, Paes inaugurates the first tunnel in Campo Grande, West Zone of Rio
Rio de Janeiro's mayor, Eduardo Paes, inaugurated the Professor Moacyr Sreder Bastos Tunnel with President Lula, aimed at improving traffic flow in Campo Grande.
Who are the pre-candidates for the government of RJ in 2026?
The race for the Palácio Guanabara is taking shape with announcements of pre-candidates in recent weeks.
Institute offers more than 800 spots for free professional qualification courses in Salvador
The João Carlos Paes Mendonça Institute offers over 800 free professional qualification courses in Salvador, with registration open until March 5.
Judge accused by Cafu of benefiting auctioneer requests to withdraw from the action
Judge Bruno Paes Straforini has requested to withdraw from a legal case concerning the auction of former football player Cafu's mansion, amid allegations of improper favoritism towards the auctioneer.
Institute offers 240 spots for free vocational courses in Fortaleza
The João Carlos Paes Mendonça Institute in Fortaleza is offering 240 spots for free vocational courses aimed at young people aged 16 to 24.
Against Paes' candidacy in RJ, PL's 'metropolitan' slate repeats Garotinho's tactic in 1998
The announcement of Douglas Ruas' candidacy for governor of Rio de Janeiro recalls the 1998 election battle between César Maia and Anthony Garotinho.
My predictions for 2026 are being confirmed
The author reflects on a predicted moment in the 2026 Carnaval, highlighting the return of Juliana Paes as 'queen of bateria' after a long hiatus.
Paes creates Special Secretariat of Urban Security to coordinate Municipal Force of Rio
Rio de Janeiro's Mayor Eduardo Paes has established a new secretariat to oversee the Municipal Force, aimed at reorganizing the city's security operations.
Paes will share the stage with Lula and a 'dirty record' Bolsonarista
Eduardo Paes may select Jane Reis, a little-known lawyer and former candidate for mayor, as his running mate for vice-governor of Rio de Janeiro, to strengthen his electoral coalition.
Paes de Carvalho School Ceases Mandatory Skirt Requirement for School Uniform in Belém
Colégio Paes de Carvalho in Belém has ended the mandatory skirt requirement for school uniforms following a recommendation from the Pará Public Ministry and student consultations.
The tupiniquim Epstein
The Brazilian Public Ministry recommended the opening of an investigation into Daniel Vorcaro's guests at his beach house in Trancoso, Bahia, drawing a parallel to Jeffrey Epstein's infamous social circle.
Eduardo Paes flirted with ableism
Brazilian Mayor Eduardo Paes faced backlash for making fun of a visually impaired person, highlighting ongoing issues with social maturity and respect for diversity.
‘My misfortune,’ says Paes about video in which he imitates people with visual disabilities
Eduardo Paes, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, described his act of imitating visually impaired individuals as 'a misfortune' after facing criticism for the incident captured in a viral video.
'My Unhappiness,' says Paes about video in which he imitates blind person at Carnival
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes described his imitation of a blind person during Carnival as an unfortunate mistake after facing backlash online.
Paes announces Jane Reis as vice for the Government of RJ and says he will leave the city hall on March 20
Mayor Eduardo Paes announced he will leave his position on March 20 to run for state governor of Rio de Janeiro, naming Jane Reis as his running mate.
Eduardo Paes seals alliance with MDB and announces Jane Reis as vice candidate for the Government of Rio
Eduardo Paes announces Jane Reis as his vice-presidential candidate in his campaign for the Governorship of Rio de Janeiro, strengthening his alliance with the MDB.
Eduardo Paes gives the MDB running mate to a Bolsonaro supporter for the Government of RJ
Eduardo Paes, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, has selected former congressman Washington Reis, closely linked to Jair Bolsonaro, as his vice-presidential candidate in the upcoming state government election.
Internet users criticize Paes for video with supposed imitation of visually impaired person
A video of Rio de Janeiro's Mayor Eduardo Paes imitating a visually impaired person has sparked criticism online for being disrespectful and ableist.
Juliana Paes says she hasn't yet discussed renewal with Viradouro: 'very big responsibility'
Actress Juliana Paes expresses her uncertainty about the future with the Viradouro samba school, emphasizing the significant commitments involved.
Crying, smiles, and bitten nails: see Juliana Paes' reactions during the parade results
Juliana Paes, the drum queen of the Viradouro samba school, expressed a range of emotions including tears and joy during the announcement of the parade results.
Juliana Paes talks about the emotion in the parade: 'I lost all my sensuality'
Juliana Paes, the queen of the Viradouro samba school, expressed her overwhelming joy during the carnival parade, admitting that her excitement made her forget about her usual sensuality.
Eduardo Paes filmed imitating visually impaired people in a VIP box at Sapucaí; watch the video
Rio de Janeiro's Mayor Eduardo Paes sparked outrage after being filmed mimicking visually impaired individuals during a public event.
Before and After: At 46, Juliana Paes Shows a More Defined Body Than in 2008, Her Last Year as Queen of Viradouro
Juliana Paes, returning as the queen of the Viradouro samba school, showcases her impressive physique at 46 years old, surpassing her appearance when she last held the title in 2008.
Sabrina Sato and Juliana Paes give a kiss before Viradouro parade
Sabrina Sato and Juliana Paes celebrated their friendship with a kiss before the Viradouro parade, marking Paes' return as the queen of the drums after 17 years.
Juliana Paes returns to Sapucaí with a Dolce & Gabbana costume and without commercial value
Juliana Paes makes her return to Sapucaí after 17 years, dazzling in a Dolce & Gabbana costume during the Carnival celebrations.
Juliana Paes' Costume Pays Tribute to All the Queens of Mestre Ciça
Juliana Paes will honor all the muses who have reigned under Mestre Ciça during the Unidos da Viradouro parade.
From Monique Evans and Luma to Paolla and Ju Paes, remember the list of battery queens of Mestre Ciça, which even includes Camila Pitanga
The article lists prominent figures who have held the title of battery queens in Brazil's Carnaval, highlighting Mestre Ciça's significant contribution to the festivities.