With midterm voting just months away, Rio's congressional races are heating up around education funding, port development, and climate resilience in the city's poorest neighbourhoods.
A new $890 million federal allocation targets transit, flood defenses, and favela connectivity, but implementation timelines remain unclear as the city races to address decades of neglected public works.
New passport and visa policies from Brasília are forcing Rio hotels and attractions to compete harder for domestic tourists while international arrivals drop sharply.