Dossier
Senacon
Coverage of Senacon in the Nexus archive.
- Rio bans sports betting ads in public spaces
Rio de Janeiro has banned sports betting advertisements in public spaces under municipal decree No. 58,274, removing a billboard at a metro station and warning of risks like addiction and financial instability. The ban follows federal government actions, including new ordinances restricting betting ads and investigations into campaigns aired during World Cup broadcasts.
- Brazil Targets Lenders Charging Up to 957% a Year
Brazil’s consumer watchdog, Senacon, is investigating three lenders—Valor S/A, Cobuccio, and Crefisa—for charging annual interest rates as high as 957%. A 1,000-real debt at 20% monthly interest could balloon to over 9,500 reais in a short period.