Announcement was made by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) after a case when tourist gaucho died while sick on the monument stairs
The Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) announced a significant investment of R $ 75 million in Corcovado Complex, located in . This decision arises in response to a tragic incident that resulted in the death of Jorge Alex Duarte, a 54 -year -old gaucho tourist, in the staircases of access to the iconic Christ the Redeemer. The purpose of the investment is to improve the accessibility and infrastructure of the site, with improvements planned for elevators, areas of access and bathrooms. The first phase of the project, with a budget of R $ 12 million, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
The Corcovado Complex, which houses the famous is managed by a combination of entities. ICMBio is responsible for the Tijuca National Forest, where the monument is situated, while the diocese of Rio de Janeiro manages the Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer. In addition, concessionaires, such as Corcovado Train, play a crucial role, carrying visitors from the Cosme Velho neighborhood to the monument. In the midst of this scenario, the Rio de Janeiro police began an inquiry to investigate the tourist’s death, after allegations of omission of relief and lack of training of employees who tried to provide assistance arose.
After the unfortunate incident, the Corcovado complex was temporarily closed, but reopened in less than 24 hours. During this brief closing period, safety measures were implemented, including the availability of ambulances to visitors and the full operation of the medical care station during visitation hours. The ongoing police investigation seeks to clarify if there was omission of relief or problems in the consumer relationship, while ICMBio’s promised improvements aim to prevent future incidents and ensure the safety of visitors.
*With information from Rodrigo Viga
*Report produced with the aid of AI
