Bullets Trade for Ballots: Rebellion Wanes in Rio

In a stunning turn of events, President Floriano Peixoto has declared an end to the state of siege in Rio de Janeiro, effective February 28, 1894. The move comes as the Brazilian government prepares for a presidential election on March 1, when citizens will choose a new leader, vice president, and members of Congress. The general consensus is that the rebellion, which had threatened to destabilize the government, is all but over, with both parties now focused on the election.