Dentons COVID-19 Retail Tracker - Brazil | Dentons
Status – Has any special status been introduced? Firstly, it is important to mention that Brazil is a Federative Republic formed by the indissoluble union of the States, the Municipalities and of the Federal District. Every federative entity has specific powers, but there are also powers that are common to the Federal Government, the States, the Federal District and the Municipalities. That is the case of health-related issues, as set forth on item II, article 23, of the Federal Constitution. Therefore, all federative entities have the power to enforce measures related to the coronavirus...