Firjan manifesto urges conscious voting, demands Rio development agenda

Firjan, Rio de Janeiro's industry federation, released a manifesto urging conscious voting in the October 4 elections and demanding candidates address security, education, public finances, and infrastructure. It cites R$ 526.3 billion in potential investments in Rio through 2028, with R$ 327.6 billion from 1,882 ongoing projects and R$ 198.7 billion from 79 potential projects pending licensing and financing. The move signals business-sector pressure on candidates to prioritize development, but its direct market impact is limited.