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The politics of the VIP boxes: how the Rio government secured VIP space at the Maracanã

oglobo13 September 2026 at 08:00

The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Cláudio Castro, used public administration to secure political support through benefits at the Maracanã. In addition to parceling out his administration with political appointments, he included in the stadium's concession contract a clause that benefited his political base.

The clause determines that the consortium formed by Flamengo and Fluminense is obligated to cede seven boxes to the State of Rio de Janeiro. These boxes represent a significant value, with annual rental costs ranging between R$500 thousand and R$1 million per unit.

The article is exclusive for subscribers, and full access to the original content requires registration on the publication's website. The article suggests that this practice was part of a strategy of winning political support by the state government.

Why this matters

This investigation exposes political patronage practices in the Fluminense state management, showing how public assets and concession contracts can be used to secure political support. Readers are affected by knowing that spaces in a public sports facility, granted to the private sector, are used for the political benefit of the government leadership, raising questions about transparency and appropriate use of public resources.

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