Rio de Janeiro's state government says it is taking over the running of Brazil's Maracanã stadium, cancelling the contract of a private consortium. Gov. Wilson Witzel said the decision would take effect in April but would not disrupt football matches. Rio's state assembly earlier said it would investigate the contract of the Consorcio Maracanã, saying there were signs of mismanagement and corruption. The consortium said it was "surprised" by the state authorities' decision.
Last year, former Rio Governor Sergio Cabral was sentenced to 12 years in prison, accused of manipulating bids and overinflating contracts for the Maracanã. The stadium was used in the 2014 Fifa World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
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