Guilherme Luiz Teodoro, a 33-year-old artistic entrepreneur, is known for his lavish spending at parties, particularly at the Festa de Barretos, where he spent R$ 7,000 for ten days of exclusive experiences in VIP booths. Despite the economic crisis in Brazil, Teodoro emphasizes the importance of enjoying life and the dream-like quality of Barretos. His luxurious lifestyle at the event includes accommodations with air conditioning and a hired cook, a far cry from his more modest beginnings when he first attended the festival in 1996.

On Sunday, protesters took to the streets of Ribeirão Preto, SP, to demonstrate against the Brazilian government and recent corruption scandals. Organizers estimated 45,000 participants, while the Military Police reported 40,000. The protest began at 9 am and concluded around 12:40 pm with fireworks and the national anthem. Participants of all ages expressed their dissatisfaction, with some, like Marcos Spinola of 'Brasil Limpo', advocating for immediate change in Brazil. Others, such as Josefá José do Nascimento, dressed as Charles Chaplin, and 71-year-old retiree Ester Martins, called for respect for the country and the enforcement of laws. The march proceeded without incidents of violence, according to the Military Police.

Leonardo de Castro Tavares invested R$ 1 million to create an exclusive party bus in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, inspired by similar concepts in Canada and the United States. The bus, which can accommodate 45 guests, is equipped with a dance floor, DJ and VJ booth, LED lights, air conditioning, screens, and even a pole dance area. It has been approved for safety by Inmetro and the Fire Department and offers a unique itinerant party experience, circulating through the city's main streets. Since its launch in January, the bus has become popular, with customers like student Ana Gabriela de Oliveira Rosa praising the unique party experience for her 22nd birthday. The service costs between R$ 4,000 and R$ 5,000, depending on the day, and includes drinks, a driver, security, a bartender, a DJ, and a waitress.

The Ribeirão Preto City Council overruled a veto by Mayor Dárcy Vera against a municipal law imposing fines on establishments that prohibit public breastfeeding. Despite the mayor's claim of unconstitutionality, citing federal and state jurisdiction, the council rejected the veto with 19 votes. The legislation, proposed by councilors Marcos Papa and Maurício Gasparini, was celebrated by mothers at the session. A similar law was enacted in São Paulo by Mayor Fernando Haddad. The Ribeirão Preto administration has taken steps to support breastfeeding, including the 'Empresa Amiga da Amamentação' seal and requesting diaper-changing facilities in new public buildings.