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"Brazilian senator and presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro promoted the revival of Rio de Janeiro state's long-delayed Line 3 metro project, seeking to associate himself with one of the region's most ambitious infrastructure proposals ahead of Brazil's 2026 election cycle. Speaking at an event in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, Bolsonaro presented new technical studies for the proposed rail line, which would connect Rio de Janeiro, Niteroi, Sao Goncalo and Itaborai. Bolsonaro argued that the initiative is entering a more concrete phase, supported by technical research and congressional funding. "No one believed this project would ever become reality, but I want to reaffirm our commitment to making it happen,” stated the sonf of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. Organisers say approximately 26 million reais in congressional amendments will finance studies examining the project's engineering requirements, economic viability and potential regional impact. While supporters describe the studies as a significant step forward, no construction timeline has been announced. The renewed attention comes as major infrastructure projects gain political significance ahead of the 2026 elections. For Bolsonaro, the metro proposal offers an opportunity to highlight investment in a region where transportation improvements have long been promised but repeatedly delayed. Critics of past administrations have pointed to the gap between announcements and implementation, noting that Line 3 has remained on government agendas for years without advancing to construction. "We need to consolidate the work that has been taking place over the last ten years during this period of change and elections,” stressed Sostenes Cavalcante, Federal Deputy For now, the project remains in the study phase, leaving its supporters with the challenge of turning a decades-old proposal into a functioning transportation system."
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