São Paulo’s City Council recently greenlit a bill that could lead to the privatization of Sabesp, the city’s primary sanitation company. Bill 163 of 2024 passed with a robust 37 to 17 vote last Thursday. Mayor Ricardo Nunes now holds the proposal for his final decision. The legislation facilitates a new contract with Sabesp, setting […]
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