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Brazil Moves to Sue Belém Hotels Over COP30 Price Gouging

The plan centers on legal pressure alongside a government listing that steers nightly rates to US$200–600.

Overview

  • Casa Civil chief Rui Costa said the government has engaged the AGU to take hotels to court if they refuse to lower abusive prices, noting some properties benefited from public financing.
  • Officials are urging residents and operators to register accommodations on the federal platform, which suggests nightly rates in the US$200–600 range to expand supply and stabilize costs.
  • Rui Costa asserted there is no shortage of beds in Belém, while criticizing what he called “extratosféricos” prices at certain commercial enterprises.
  • Site inspections covered Porto de Outeiro and Vila Líderes, with works reported at 99% for Blue and Green Zones, 95% at the airport, 90% at Vila Líderes, and 82% at Outeiro; a construction strike ended with a wage deal and the government says COP30 timing remains intact.
  • Two cruise ships will serve as floating hotels at Porto de Outeiro, 72 countries have confirmed presence, lodging is fully secured for roughly 36% of potential national delegations, and authorities report 180 nationalities registered with about 49,000 credential requests.