Guilherme Boulos, a candidate from PSOL, criticized the absence of Ricardo Nunes, the current mayor of São Paulo, in a debate, attacking him 39 times and also targeting his ally, Governor Tarcísio de Freitas. Boulos emphasized issues like the energy crisis in São Paulo and proposed policies on entrepreneurship, women's rights, and healthcare. He also expressed support for restricting cell phones in schools and incorporating proposals from Tabata Amaral. The debate was analyzed and categorized into various themes by Folha's tool.

In the first debate of the second round for São Paulo's mayoral race, candidates Guilherme Boulos (PSOL) and Ricardo Nunes (MDB) focused heavily on the recent blackout caused by a storm, with Boulos linking Nunes to the energy distributor Enel, while Nunes blamed climate change and the federal government. The debate, organized by Grupo Bandeirantes, saw Boulos making more direct attacks than Nunes. Other topics included corruption and security, with less emphasis on education and the cracolândia issue. Folha de S.Paulo's tool analyzed the debate, categorizing discussions into various themes.

In São Paulo's local elections, candidates from the coalition supporting Mayor Ricardo Nunes dominated, winning in 47 out of 57 electoral zones. Despite Guilherme Boulos leading in mayoral votes in some areas, Nunes' coalition maintained strong support. Notably, Cris Monteiro from Novo won in two zones where Nunes was favored. Traditional political strongholds, like those of Milton Leite, saw successful vote transfers to his supported candidates. Left-wing parties, including PT and PSOL, lost ground compared to 2020, securing only five zones. The article highlights the shifting political landscape and the influence of local political figures.

In Senhor do Bonfim, Bahia, the largest quilombola city in Brazil, the quilombola communities face significant electoral marginalization. Despite making up a substantial portion of the population, they have not had representation in key political positions. The community is actively working to change this in upcoming elections, aiming to secure legislative representation and influence public policy. Valmir dos Santos, a prominent figure in the community, has repeatedly run for office to address this underrepresentation.

In Senhor do Bonfim, Bahia, the city with the largest quilombola population in Brazil, there is a significant underrepresentation of quilombola communities in local politics. Despite comprising a substantial portion of the population, no quilombola individuals have been elected as mayor, vice-mayor, or council members. The community is striving for political representation to influence public policy, with figures like Valmir dos Santos, known as Valmir Quilombola, advocating for change despite previous unsuccessful election bids.

The air quality in Brazil's capitals is monitored by the Air Quality Monitor, which updates data three times daily. São Paulo recently ranked as having the worst air quality globally due to drought and increased fires. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is used to assess air quality, with higher numbers indicating poorer conditions. Porto Velho frequently records the worst air quality among Brazilian capitals. Data is sourced from the Swiss company IQAir, which collaborates with public agencies and the United Nations Environment Programme to provide global air quality estimates.

In the upcoming municipal elections in Brazil, there are at least 6,649 candidates with military or police backgrounds, a 23% decrease from 2020. Right-wing parties like PL, Republicanos, and União Brasil have the most candidates in this category, with PL notably doubling its number of military candidates compared to 2020. São Paulo leads in the number of such candidates, followed by Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro. A proposed constitutional amendment aims to restrict active military personnel from running for office. The data was sourced from the TSE and highlights a significant presence of security force candidates in the political landscape.

An analysis by Folha de S.Paulo, based on data from the Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, reveals that since the 2000 elections, 3,557 Brazilian municipalities have not elected a female mayor. In 28 cities, no female councilors were elected, and in 24 of these, neither mayors nor councilors were women. The lack of female representation is more pronounced in cities with over 100,000 inhabitants, where 71% did not elect female mayors, compared to 63% in smaller cities. The analysis considered valid candidacies from 5,568 cities, focusing on those that reached the polls.

The article discusses the high rate of judo matches ending in penalties at the Paris Olympics, with one in five fights concluding this way, a significant increase from the Tokyo Olympics. Brazilian judokas Rafaela Silva and Rafael Macedo lost potential medals due to penalties, sparking criticism from athletes and commentators like Flávio Canto. The International Judo Federation (IJF) defends the integrity of its arbitration despite complaints from various delegations, including Italy. The article highlights the ongoing debate over the fairness and impact of recent rule changes in judo, which aim to enhance athlete safety and encourage dynamic play but have led to dissatisfaction among competitors and spectators.

The central region of São Paulo has the highest proportion of vacant residential properties in the city, with 20.7% of the 283,2 thousand housing units unoccupied, according to the 2022 Census by IBGE. This rate is significantly higher than the city's overall vacancy rate of 13.5%. The central area also experienced an increase in vacant properties from 7.5% in 2010 to 8.7% in 2022, contrasting with other regions. Despite the increase in housing production by 24% from 2010 to 2022, the central region's population only grew by 0.4%, indicating a failure to achieve the urban planning goal of increasing population density in areas with better infrastructure. The city's urban policies, including the PIU (Urban Intervention Project) for the Central Sector and the Requalifica Centro program, aim to attract more residents to the central area but face skepticism regarding their effectiveness in addressing the housing needs of lower-income families.