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Macri's Brazil Mission Advances Urban Cooperation With Rio, São Paulo

The trip set up joint urban initiatives to feature at November C40 and UCCI forums.

Overview

  • Jorge Macri met Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes to deepen ties on innovation, sustainability and economic development during an official visit.
  • Macri joined the Río Construção Summit 2025 panel with leaders from Rio, Porto Alegre and Mexico City to discuss housing, regeneration and public‑private models.
  • He toured COR‑Rio and linked its real‑time operations model with Buenos Aires' CUCC to strengthen responses to extreme weather and other emergencies.
  • City officials said Buenos Aires and Rio agreed to advance projects in urban development, tourism and innovation, with no binding deals or funding packages announced.
  • The mission included meetings with business leaders and a stop in São Paulo to coordinate with mayor Ricardo Nunes on security, innovation and investment promotion.