Rio de Janeiro residents will enjoy a partial work holiday beginning at noon this Wednesday, a measure announced by Mayor Eduardo Paes following a playful exchange regarding local soccer rivalries. The decision, linked to upcoming Libertadores Cup matches and the Rock in Rio festival [[1]], grants employees a half-day as a show of support for the city’s fervent football culture.Paes cited the alignment of his own Vasco da Gama fandom with Governor Cláudio Castro’s support for Flamengo as a catalyst for the announcement.
“Ainda bem que o prefeito é vascaíno, e o governador Cláudio Castro (PL) é flamenguista!”, postou Paes. “Então é isso: quarta-feira tem ponto facultativo a partir do meio-dia. Aproveitem, torçam bastante, mas com responsabilidade e respeito.”
Rio de Janeiro will observe a partial work holiday this Wednesday as local officials celebrate the upcoming soccer showdown. Mayor Eduardo Paes announced the measure, citing his support for Vasco da Gama and Governor Cláudio Castro’s allegiance to Flamengo.
According to Paes’ post, a half-day of work will be permitted starting at noon on Wednesday. “It’s a good thing the mayor is a Vasco fan, and the governor Cláudio Castro (PL) is a Flamengo fan!” Paes stated. “So that’s it: Wednesday has a partial holiday starting at noon. Enjoy, cheer a lot, but responsibly and with respect.”
The decision allows fans to prepare for and potentially attend matches, though no specific game was mentioned in the announcement. This gesture underscores the deep passion for soccer within the city and the willingness of local leaders to acknowledge its cultural significance.
