World Cup: Rio to launch controversial bus fare hikes next week

RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) – Controversial bus fare hikes which sparked last June’s mass protests across Brazil are to go into effect in Rio next month, local authorities said. The increases under a decree signed by Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes are to be officially announced Thursday. City bus fares are to rise from 2.75 to […]



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