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National & Local

Did you know? Fair in RS promotes tasting of grapes and showcases almost 200 varieties of the fruit

A grape fair in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, is showcasing nearly 200 varieties of grapes and offering free guided tastings until March 8.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice maintains 100,000 BRL fine against RS councilor after remarks against Bahians rescued in situation analogous to slavery in Serra

A Brazilian councilor was fined 100,000 BRL for making xenophobic remarks about Bahian individuals rescued from slavery-like conditions.

Feb 26 • 12:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Community Wedding Project offers slots for couples in Caxias and Jatobá; see how to register

A community wedding project in Caxias and Jatobá aims to facilitate civil unions for low-income couples.

Feb 25 • 20:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after being run over on Duque de Caxias Avenue in Bauru

A 52-year-old man was killed after being struck by a car on Duque de Caxias Avenue in Bauru, Brazil, with investigations into the incident now underway.

Feb 24 • 17:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Influencer nurse arrested for illegal sale of weight loss drugs

A Brazilian influencer, posing as a nurse, was arrested for illegally selling weight loss medications, including tirzepatide, in Duque de Caxias.

Feb 24 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Saguzaço' is prepared with 300 liters of wine during the Grape Festival in Caxias do Sul

During the Grape Festival in Caxias do Sul, a special dessert called 'Saguzaço' is being prepared using 300 liters of wine, celebrating the region's rich tradition and impact of grape cultivation.

Feb 21 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Grande Rio Breaks Google Search Record with Virginia in the Battery

The Grande Rio samba school achieved a record high in Google searches during Carnival, largely due to influencer Virginia Fonseca's role as the drum queen.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Natal Carnival has samba school parade this Friday (20) and Saturday (21)

The traditional samba school parade of Natal will be held this Friday and Saturday, featuring various samba schools competing at Avenida Duque de Caxias.

Feb 19 • 19:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Influencer from Duque de Caxias is robbed in Cabo Frio and publishes video capturing audio of the incident

Digital influencer Willi Ramos, known as 'Jogatina Original', was robbed in Cabo Frio while a video captured the audio of the incident.

Feb 17 • 23:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver runs over revelers in square of Duque de Caxias, in Baixada Fluminense

A driver, suspected of being under the influence, ran over revelers at a carnival event in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, injuring at least five people.

Feb 17 • 11:47 UTC
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National & Local

Grape Festival unites tradition and innovation and expects 500 thousand people with new attractions

The 35th National Grape Festival in Brazil is set to welcome over 500,000 visitors with a mix of traditional and innovative attractions.

Feb 16 • 16:12 UTC
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National & Local

Earthquakes felt in Serra Gaúcha and Civil Defense rules out earthquake; find out the causes

Tremors were felt in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, but authorities have dismissed them as earthquakes, attributing them to shifting rocks underground.

Feb 16 • 11:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspect of trafficking arrested in joint operation in Caxias

A drug trafficking suspect was arrested in a joint operation in Caxias after months of undercover investigations prompted by local residents' tips.

Feb 13 • 21:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect arrested for involvement in cigarette cargo theft in Caxias

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a cargo theft of cigarettes in Caxias, Brazil, with police seizing weapons and electronic devices during the operation.

Feb 12 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court convicts 15 people for R$ 14 million robbery at airport in RS

A federal court in Brazil has convicted 15 individuals for their involvement in a R$ 14 million robbery at the Caxias do Sul airport, marking one of the largest heists in the state's history.

Feb 12 • 17:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested and teenager apprehended suspected of killing an elderly man in his own home in Caxias

A 20-year-old man was arrested and a 17-year-old teenager was apprehended for the murder of a 60-year-old man found dead in his home in Caxias, Brazil.

Feb 11 • 15:00 UTC
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National & Local

Duque de Caxias still has flooded neighborhoods after weekend storm

Neighborhoods in Duque de Caxias remain flooded following the heavy rainfall over the weekend, leading to significant disruptions.

Feb 9 • 13:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain recorded in the North Zone of Rio and in Duque de Caxias

Rio de Janeiro experienced heavy rainfall, causing local flooding, particularly in the North Zone and Duque de Caxias.

Feb 8 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RJ has record of heavy rain this Saturday

Heavy rains affected Greater Rio and the city of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday afternoon, causing alerts in some areas, but no injuries have been reported.

Feb 7 • 18:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect arrested for involvement in homicide in Caxias

A suspect has been arrested in rural Caxias (MA) in connection with the stabbing death of Jean Firmino dos Santos Silva, believed to be linked to a drug-related dispute.

Feb 6 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man found dead with signs of violence in Caxias; police investigate

The Civil Police is investigating the death of a 56-year-old man found near the Church of Santo Antônio in Caxias, with signs of violence indicating a possible homicide.

Feb 6 • 11:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water pipeline of Águas do Rio breaks again in Xerém a week after the first leak

A large water pipeline from Águas do Rio ruptured again in Xerém, Duque de Caxias, just a week after a previous leak, causing significant flooding on the road.

Feb 6 • 09:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Containment Operation: police and MPRJ attempt to arrest 40 from Comando Vermelho in Duque de Caxias

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro and the Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro have launched a new phase of the Containment Operation targeting the Comando Vermelho gang in Duque de Caxias, resulting in the arrest of 5 individuals so far.

Feb 4 • 10:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Maranhão suspected of assaulting his elderly visually impaired mother

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Caxias, Maranhão, on suspicion of assaulting his elderly mother who has a visual impairment, and he is being investigated for domestic violence.

Feb 3 • 19:13 UTC
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Sports

Chaos in Brazil: The unfortunate referee lay helpless while multiple people brutally kicked him

The Brazilian basketball league witnessed one of its most shameful incidents as a referee was brutally attacked following an intense game between Pato Basquete and Caxias do Sul Basquete.

Jan 11 • 21:21 UTC

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