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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former aide of the mayor of Manaus paid for tickets in cash, says arrested man in operation against the CV

A businessman claimed that a former aide to the mayor of Manaus paid for travel expenses in cash during a police operation targeting the Comando Vermelho.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family of couple who disappeared during illegal crossing to the USA enters court with presumption of death action

The families of Daniel San Mourão Almeida and Raiane Samira dos Santos are seeking a legal declaration of death after their disappearance five years ago during an illegal attempt to cross into the United States from Mexico.

Feb 27 • 06:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Woman clings to a pole for 3 hours during a flood and is rescued to applause in Ubá: 'My faith saved me'

A woman named Edna Almeida Silva survived a severe flood by clinging to a pole for three hours in Ubá, Brazil, expressing her faith as vital to her survival.

Feb 26 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trial over child addiction: former head of WhatsApp reveals why she left the app in Brazil: 'immense frustration'

Daniela de Almeida, former head of public policy at WhatsApp in Brazil, expresses her frustrations regarding barriers she faced while trying to develop safer technologies for children amidst an ongoing US trial on social media addiction.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vice Mayor of Manaus and family members of David Almeida request habeas corpus from the Justice, but withdraw from the process

The Vice Mayor of Manaus, Renato Júnior, and family members of Mayor David Almeida filed for habeas corpus but withdrew their request before a ruling was made.

Feb 26 • 01:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mansueto defends Temer's formula for the economy and criticizes the increase in spending on social programs

Economist Mansueto Almeida argues for a return to fiscal control methods from Michel Temer's administration while criticizing current social spending increases.

Feb 25 • 19:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

21-year-old motorcyclist dies after colliding with tree in the interior of SP

A 21-year-old motorcyclist named João Victor Morais de Almeida has died after crashing into a tree in Araraquara, São Paulo.

Feb 25 • 11:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Almeida ignores the Judiciary and authorizes the construction of a student residence in a protected garden

The Madrid city government, led by José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has approved the construction of a student residence in a historically protected garden despite judicial objections.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Almeida will create a cultural 'refuge' for youth in the iconic Peironcely building, it will be named after Robert Capa, cost a million euros and will be managed by the foundation of Father Llanos

The city of Madrid plans to transform the historic Peironcely building into a cultural center for young people, named after photographer Robert Capa, with funding from the Father Llanos Foundation.

Feb 23 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Manaus speaks about the arrest of former chief of staff and questions investigation into 'political core' of CV in AM

The Mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, addresses the arrest of his former chief of staff in connection with an investigation into the Comando Vermelho's political connections in Amazonas, expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of the operation.

Feb 23 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, announces pre-candidacy for the Government of Amazonas

David Almeida, the Mayor of Manaus, declared his pre-candidacy for the Government of Amazonas in the 2026 elections during an event in the capital.

Feb 23 • 16:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The world sports capital of Almeida stumbles upon the real state of public facilities

The mayor of Madrid touts massive investments in sports facilities, but reports of neglect from residents and unions tell a different story.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer arrested on suspicion of rape in motel has registration suspended by the OAB in Acre

A lawyer in Brazil, Aluísio Veras de Almeida Neto, was arrested on suspicion of rape and had his registration suspended by the Order of Attorneys of Brazil, Acre section.

Feb 21 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman accused after death of teenager found buried on estate is convicted for illegal possession of firearms

Businessman Gleison Luís Menegildo has been convicted of illegal possession of firearms amid ongoing investigations into the murder of a teenager found buried on a farm in Brazil.

Feb 20 • 21:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Almeida sends heavy machinery and excavators to Montecarmelo and puts the neighborhood on alert

The Madrid City Council, led by Almeida, has deployed heavy machinery to Montecarmelo, prompting concerns from residents and complaints regarding labor risk prevention violations.

Feb 20 • 07:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Friend contests version that the tattoo artist harassed minors before the aggression that killed him: 'He cannot explain himself'

Friends of tattoo artist Vitor Fonseca de Almeida Silva, who died after an assault during Carnival in Nuporanga, disprove the suspect's claims of harassment involving minors.

Feb 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motivations, evidence, versions: what is known about the death of a tattoo artist assaulted during the carnival in Nuporanga, SP

The death of tattoo artist Vitor Fonseca de Almeida Silva after an assault during carnival in Nuporanga, SP, is under investigation as new details emerge regarding the incident and the suspect.

Feb 19 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Car camera captures head-on crash that killed driver in accident in MG

A head-on collision on the MGC-491 in São Sebastião do Paraíso, Brazil, resulted in the death of a 57-year-old driver, Denilson José de Almeida, as captured by a camera inside one of the vehicles involved.

Feb 19 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flávio Andradde, Diogo Almeida and Bloquinho Petrópolis: see the weekend schedule in Natal

This weekend in Natal features comedic performances and cultural festivities, highlighting shows by Diogo Almeida and Flávio Andradde.

Feb 19 • 18:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Near Lisbon - Earthquake measuring 4.1 in magnitude

An earthquake measuring 4.1 in magnitude occurred near Lisbon, with its epicenter close to Alenquer, though no damages or injuries have been reported.

Feb 19 • 13:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Almeida dismisses the Police Chief, after years of facing several scandals

Madrid's mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida has dismissed the Police Chief Pablo Enrique Rodríguez, who faced multiple controversies including alleged exam rigging and insufficient communication regarding a traffic incident.

Feb 19 • 10:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Almeida dismisses the director general of the Municipal Police following a new scandal in the entrance exams

The Mayor of Madrid has dismissed Pablo Enrique Rodríguez as the director of the Municipal Police amid a new scandal concerning the police entrance exams.

Feb 19 • 10:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Resident of HSJosé completes internship in cardiovascular anesthesiology in Canada

Igor Almeida Cunha, a resident in Anesthesiology at Hospital São José in Brazil, completed a 20-day internship in cardiovascular anesthesiology at a Canadian hospital, enhancing his training in cardiac surgery and intensive care.

Feb 18 • 15:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'It's a high investment between R$ 50 and R$ 100 thousand,' says former BBB Fran about being a muse in Carnival

Former Big Brother Brazil contestant Fran Almeida cites high financial costs as her reason for opting out of participating as a muse in Carnival this year.

Feb 18 • 03:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

More than 130,000 people have claimed the waste tax from the Madrid City Council

Over 130,000 residents have protested against the waste tax imposed by Madrid's City Council, leading to legal challenges in the regional court.

Feb 17 • 06:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three people injured after cars collide head-on on the Otávio Pacheco de Almeida Prado Highway

Three people were seriously injured in a head-on collision involving two cars on the Otávio Pacheco de Almeida Prado Highway in Barra Bonita, Brazil.

Feb 16 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former city councilor from Conceição do Almeida dies after hitting his head while diving in a river in Bahia

A former city councilor from Brazil died after a diving accident resulting in a fatal head injury.

Feb 16 • 20:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who was Prince Custódio? Portela's storyline, an African leader helped spread Afro religions in the South of the country

The story recalls the life of Custódio Joaquim de Almeida, an African prince who significantly influenced Afro-Brazilian culture in southern Brazil.

Feb 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Marcelo Dotti, former Quito deputy, passed away at the age of 84

Marcelo Dotti Almeida, a prominent lawyer and political analyst from Quito, Ecuador, has passed away at 84 after battling illness.

Feb 14 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ceron rebuts Mansueto's criticisms of fiscal management and complains about 'denialism'; see video

The National Treasury Secretary Rogério Ceron responded to criticisms from economist Mansueto Almeida regarding the fiscal management of Lula's government, asserting that economic data suggests an improvement in public accounts.

Feb 13 • 22:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Players Who Shine Only in the World Cup

The article discusses seven football players who are primarily recognized for their performances in the World Cup, emphasizing the monumental impact of this tournament on these players' careers.

Feb 13 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fundo de Quintal, Solange Almeida, Dilsinho and more: check out the Carnival schedule in the cities of Greater Recife

The article details the Carnival programming for various cities in Greater Recife, Brazil, highlighting the diverse range of performances throughout the festivities.

Feb 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Panic Room' Gets a Brazilian Version and Reinforces Female Protagonism

The Brazilian remake of 'Panic Room', directed by Gabriela Amaral Almeida, emphasizes women's roles and offers a fresh take on the original story.

Feb 12 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Value of transportation vouchers in Manaus drops to R$ 5 starting in March, says mayor

The transportation voucher rate in Manaus will decrease from R$ 6 to R$ 5 starting March 1, according to Mayor David Almeida.

Feb 11 • 20:15 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"Spedju", the intimate mirror of Cape Verdean Elida Almeida

Elida Almeida's new album "Spedju" captures intimate moments and reflections, showcasing her intergenerational and intercultural experiences as an artist.

Feb 11 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mansueto criticizes Lula's economic management and attributes better scenario to external factors

Economist Mansueto Almeida criticized President Lula's economic management, attributing improvements in Brazil's economic indicators to external factors and warning of potential fiscal issues ahead.

Feb 10 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Manaus attributes the reason for contract with Hapvida to more than doubling in value

The Mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, claims the increase in the city's health contract with Hapvida is due to a rise in the number of public servants covered by the health plan.

Feb 9 • 19:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The reconstruction of the footbridge that fell on Torquato Tapajós will resume, says David Almeida upon the return of the Council

Mayor David Almeida announced the resumption of reconstruction efforts for the Santos Dumont footbridge in Manaus following its collapse last year.

Feb 9 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters search for 29-year-old man missing in quarry in Greater Curitiba

Firefighters are conducting searches for Bruno César Fernandes de Almeida, 29, who went missing in a quarry near Curitiba.

Feb 9 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child cancer victim names fabric doll that helps pediatric cancer patients in Aracaju

Arthur Gabriel Almeida's legacy lives on through a fabric doll named after him, designed to assist pediatric oncology patients at a hospital in Aracaju.

Feb 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banho de Cheiro Block parades this Saturday (7) with Solange Almeida, in João Pessoa

The Banho de Cheiro Block, a traditional pre-carnival attraction in João Pessoa, will feature singer Solange Almeida and is expected to draw thousands of revelers this Saturday.

Feb 7 • 10:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is shot dead in Redenção, southern Pará

A man named Eduardo Almeida Maia Silva was shot dead in his home in Redenção, southern Pará, with no suspects arrested as of Friday night.

Feb 6 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver dies after truck loaded with acerolas overturns and falls into a ravine in Bahia

A driver died when the truck he was driving, loaded with acerolas, overturned and fell into a ravine in Conceição do Almeida, Bahia.

Feb 6 • 15:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Globo's Carnival Coverage Will Have a Special Studio and Commentator on the Avenue

The presenters Valéria Almeida and Everaldo Marques will lead the coverage of São Paulo's Carnival for Globo from a special studio, alongside a team including commentator Judson Sales and actor Ailton Graça.

Feb 6 • 14:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Bell Marques, Daniela Mercury, Solange Almeida, and more attractions: 'Qual a Boa?' for the weekend, February 6, 7, and 8, in PB

The cultural agenda of 'Qual a Boa?' features parties, concerts, and other events taking place in Paraíba this weekend, with performances from various artists in cities like João Pessoa, Campina Grande, and Patos.

Feb 6 • 09:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Photo of Aunt Ciata's house, site of samba's pioneering meetings, found for the first time

The General Archive of the City of Rio de Janeiro has discovered a previously unseen photograph of the house in Praça Onze where Hilária Batista de Almeida, known as Aunt Ciata, lived and hosted early 20th-century samba gatherings.

Feb 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor indicts handyman and son for the murders of partner and her three children in the interior of SP

Milton Gonçalves Filho and his son, Leonardo, have been indicted for the murders of Sabrina de Almeida Lima and her three children in Jaboticabal, SP, where they confessed to the crimes and are currently imprisoned.

Feb 5 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Ministry proposes nepotism action against councilor from Curitiba

The Public Ministry of Paraná has filed a Civil Public Action for administrative improbity against Curitiba councilor Eder Borges and his chief of staff Victória Lauren Maciel de Almeida for nepotism.

Feb 4 • 22:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The justice demolishes the plan of Ayuso and Almeida to negotiate the complete restitution of the green areas of the Palacio de los Deportes

A personal lawyer has successfully challenged the urban planning modification regarding the restitution of green areas around the Palacio de los Deportes, resulting in the annulment of the plan due to its inadequacy.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman fought before being killed and children were murdered with a sledgehammer blow, says IML report

A necropsy report reveals that Sabrina de Almeida Lima, aged 27, fought against her killer before being murdered, while her three sons were killed with a single blow from a sledgehammer.

Feb 3 • 21:18 UTC

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