Douglas Ruas says that, if elected, he will not encourage megashows in Copacabana
cbn26 August 2026 at 17:15
Douglas Ruas, candidate from PL for governor of Rio, stated that, if elected, he will not prioritize hosting megashows on Copacabana Beach. The statement came after a meeting with representatives from the tourism, hotel, and restaurant sectors. When questioned about the strategy to attract tourists, given that mega-events draw around two million people, Ruas said the focus will be on improving public security to guarantee a safe territory and demonstrate that Rio de Janeiro has "turned the page" on public security through international promotion events.
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