Rio de Janeiro Daily Pulse for Thursday, January 29, 2026

2026-01-29 - 17:41

Three things to know Downtown traffic will feel the start of Sambadrome logistics, with float-movement operations beginning today. CasaBloco opens tonight at the Jockey Club, turning Carnival culture into a controlled, ticketed venue circuit. The city updated taxi rules for Carnival, including wider use of bandeira 2 and fixed-price executive options. Rio’s story today is