The police chief of Rio de Janeiro, Marechal Manoel Lopes Carneiro da Fontoura, returned to the city following a meeting with President Arthur Bernardes in Petrópolis. Upon his return, he signed several orders for the transfer of personnel, indicating significant administrative reorganization within the police force. This reorganization notably included changes within the superintendency responsible for combating illegal gambling, highlighting Fontoura's commitment to intensifying efforts against the gambling industry in the city.

However, the delegate selected to oversee the anti-gambling division reportedly declined the assignment to investigate 'jogo do bicho,' Brazil's popular illegal lottery, presenting a challenge to Fontoura's plans. This situation required Fontoura to return to Petrópolis, presumably to either address the delegate's concerns or to propose a different strategy for tackling illegal gambling. Such obstacles underline the complexities involved in enforcing anti-gambling regulations in a context where the practice is deeply ingrained in Brazilian culture and society.

The push to combat gambling comes at a time when public awareness and discourse around gambling issues are gaining traction, with potential implications for policy-making and law enforcement in Brazil. The effectiveness of this new campaign led by Fontoura will likely depend on not just the resolve of the authorities but also the community's cooperation in addressing the broader social issues tied to gambling.