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Crime & Justice

Businessman who 'flew' over dune is suspected of running over and killing a dog in the interior of Ceará

Valécio Nogueira Granjeiro, a businessman known for an earlier incident involving dune surfing, is now suspected of hitting and killing a pit bull in Ceará.

Feb 26 • 15:50 UTC
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National & Local

Electoral Justice suspends supplementary election in Senador Sá scheduled for Sunday

The Superior Electoral Court has temporarily suspended supplementary elections in Senador Sá, Ceará, after a legal appeal by the city's mayor, Bel Júnior, who faced removal from office.

Feb 26 • 14:18 UTC
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National & Local

Ceará employees will receive a 5% salary increase and increased food allowance, announces Elmano

Ceará Governor Elmano de Freitas announces a 5% salary increase and an increase in food allowances for state employees.

Feb 26 • 13:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Brothers suspected of attempting to kill their cousin in Ceará are captured in Piauí

Two brothers suspected of attempting to kill their cousin during a fight in Tianguá, Ceará, were captured by police in Piauí.

Feb 26 • 08:51 UTC
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National & Local

ANP investigates possible oil find by farmer drilling for water

The National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) is opening an administrative process to investigate a potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte, Ceará, made by a farmer drilling for water.

Feb 26 • 07:03 UTC
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National & Local

Man arrested for selling ‘vapes’ and ‘pods’ in the interior of Ceará; teenagers were clients

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará, for illegally selling electronic cigarettes to minors.

Feb 26 • 00:07 UTC
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National & Local

Deaths: Lived intensely the defense of the environment and the arts

Kali Ribeiro de Albuquerque Deckers was an environmental activist and artist from Ceará, Brazil, who died at a young age, having championed social issues during her brief life.

Feb 25 • 21:15 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Justice releases 89 fans arrested after fights during the Clássico-Rei in Fortaleza

A court in Ceará has released 89 soccer fans who were arrested for violence during the Clássico-Rei match in Fortaleza.

Feb 25 • 19:28 UTC
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National & Local

Cariri receives repatriated fossils from Europe and Argentina; batch includes rare fish and microfossils

Rare fossils repatriated from Europe and Argentina have arrived in Cariri, Ceará, Brazil, significantly enhancing the paleontological heritage of the region.

Feb 25 • 15:44 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Former councilman arrested in Ceará for promoting child prostitution

A former politician from Ceará, known as Duca de Pacatuba, was arrested for promoting child prostitution following a conviction.

Feb 25 • 12:17 UTC
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National & Local

Campaign for Name and Gender Rectification for Trans Individuals is Open for Registration in Ceará

The Judiciary of Ceará has opened registrations for the 'My Name, My Story' campaign to rectify the names and genders of transgender individuals.

Feb 25 • 11:29 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet issues alerts for heavy rains for 38 cities in the interior of Ceará; see list

The National Institute of Meteorology has issued an orange alert for intense rainfall affecting 38 municipalities in Ceará from October 24 to October 27.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Colombians and Brazilians are arrested for usury and extortion in Ceará

Colombian and Brazilian individuals were arrested in Ceará for engaging in usury and extortion against local merchants.

Feb 25 • 08:42 UTC
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National & Local

TSE postpones for the second time the trial of the cancellation of PL deputies in Ceará

The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court has postponed again the trial concerning the cancellation of mandates of four PL deputies in Ceará over alleged electoral fraud.

Feb 25 • 00:40 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting and attempting to kill a woman who was lost for three days in the forest in Ceará

A man in Ceará was arrested for allegedly assaulting and attempting to kill his partner who had been lost in the woods for three days.

Feb 24 • 23:25 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Video: Teen Attempts to Stab Man, But Knife Breaks During Fight in Ceará

A teenager in Ceará was apprehended after attempting to stab a man during a fight, but the knife broke when used.

Feb 24 • 19:35 UTC
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National & Local

CIEE has 505 internship and apprenticeship vacancies open in Ceará; Fortaleza will have a face-to-face event

The CIEE is offering 505 internship and apprenticeship vacancies in Ceará, with a face-to-face event in Fortaleza.

Feb 24 • 16:44 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Teacher sentenced to 18 years in prison for raping student is arrested in Ceará

A 51-year-old teacher has been arrested in Ceará after being sentenced to 18 years and 8 months in prison for repeatedly raping an 11-year-old student.

Feb 24 • 15:36 UTC
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National & Local

Three municipalities in Ceará return to the polls for supplementary elections this Sunday (1st)

Three cities in Ceará, Brazil, are holding supplementary elections to choose new mayors and deputy mayors after previous officials were removed from office.

Feb 24 • 15:31 UTC
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National & Local

Detran-CE publishes licensing calendar for 2026; see values and how to pay

The Ceará State Department of Traffic (Detran-CE) has released the vehicle licensing calendar for 2026, including payment amounts and methods.

Feb 24 • 14:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Couple's house invaded during trip, and criminal steals even the baby's layette that will be born in Ceará; video

A couple from Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil had their house broken into while they were away, and the thief stole items including the layette for their unborn child.

Feb 24 • 12:49 UTC
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National & Local

Video: The force of the rain tears off roofs and drags motorcycles during a storm in Ceará

Severe rainfall in Guaraciaba do Norte, Ceará, caused significant damage, including the uprooting of roofs and the dragging of motorcycles, as reported by local meteorological authorities.

Feb 24 • 12:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Merchant shot in his own establishment for refusing to pay fee to gang in Ceará

A merchant in Sobral, Ceará, was shot in his own store after refusing to pay a fee demanded by a criminal gang.

Feb 24 • 10:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

5-month-old baby hospitalized after being assaulted by her own father in the interior of Ceará

A father in Ceará was arrested for assaulting his 5-month-old daughter and the child's mother, both of whom were hospitalized but survived.

Feb 24 • 10:01 UTC
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National & Local

Girl's heart that died after an accident in PI is donated to a baby in need of a transplant in CE

The heart of 7-year-old Marina Ferreira Rocha, who died in a quadricycle accident, was successfully donated to 18-month-old Sophia Vitória, who required a heart transplant.

Feb 24 • 10:01 UTC
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National & Local

Friends improvised a stretcher and helped rescue a woman hit by a rock that fell from the top of a waterfall

A woman was hit by a falling rock at a waterfall in Ceará, Brazil, and despite rescue efforts, she passed away shortly after.

Feb 24 • 07:02 UTC
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National & Local

Video shows moment when farmer finds possible oil well while drilling for water

A Brazilian farmer may have discovered oil instead of water while drilling for a well on his property in Tabuleiro do Norte, Ceará.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
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National & Local

Video: Child caught riding a jet ski in a lagoon in Ceará

A video shows a child riding a jet ski in a lagoon in Ceará, raising concerns about the lack of enforcement of boating regulations in the area.

Feb 23 • 19:32 UTC
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National & Local

IFCE offers 6,500 slots in free preparatory course for the Enem

The Federal Institute of Ceará is offering a free preparatory course for Brazil's National High School Exam (Enem) with 6,500 slots available for students from public high schools across the country.

Feb 23 • 18:08 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Father arrested for using slingshot to throw drugs to his son in prison in Ceará

A man was arrested in Brazil for attempting to use a slingshot to smuggle drugs to his imprisoned son.

Feb 23 • 16:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Father sentenced to 36 years in prison after raping and impregnating his 9-year-old daughter

A father in Brazil was sentenced to 36 years in prison for sexually abusing his daughter from the age of 7 until she was 16, resulting in her pregnancy.

Feb 23 • 15:41 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested after going to the beach with a supposedly stolen car in Fortaleza

A man was arrested in Fortaleza for allegedly stealing a car and driving it along the seafront.

Feb 23 • 14:30 UTC
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National & Local

Bull invades açaí shop and owner makes meme of the situation: 'I would like to snack'; video

A bull entered an açaí shop in Mulungu, Brazil, delighting the owner who then created a meme from the incident.

Feb 23 • 13:09 UTC
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National & Local

Clean Name Fair: how to negotiate debts with up to 99% discount in Ceará

The Clean Name Fair in Ceará allows over three million consumers to negotiate debts with significant discounts until April 1, 2026.

Feb 23 • 12:45 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man who chased and stabbed ex-girlfriend is arrested in Ceará

A man has been arrested in Ceará, Brazil, for the stabbing murder of his ex-girlfriend, Aldecina Albuquerque, shortly after the crime occurred.

Feb 23 • 10:10 UTC
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National & Local

Head-on collision between motorcycles leaves one woman dead and another injured in Ceará; video

A head-on collision in Tururu, Ceará, resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to another, both of whom were not wearing helmets.

Feb 23 • 09:06 UTC
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National & Local

Woman hit by stone that fell from the top of a waterfall dies in the interior of Ceará

A woman in Ceará, Brazil, died after being struck by a falling rock from a waterfall during a visit to the area.

Feb 23 • 08:08 UTC
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National & Local

Ceará has job vacancies and open competitions this Monday (23); see how to apply

On Monday, Ceará has job opportunities and public competitions open for applications, covering various sectors and education levels.

Feb 23 • 08:03 UTC
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National & Local

Rock falls from a waterfall and hits a woman in the interior of Ceará

A woman was hit by a falling rock while near a waterfall in Ceará, Brazil, and has been hospitalized for her injuries.

Feb 22 • 22:42 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Motorcyclist is pursued and stabbed to death in the interior of Ceará

Aldecina Albuquerque, a 43-year-old woman, was fatally stabbed by her ex-partner in Boa Viagem, Ceará, while riding her motorcycle.

Feb 22 • 19:18 UTC
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National & Local

Businessman dies after overturning pickup truck on highway in Ceará

Businessman Artur Barros Figueirêdo died following a car accident on CE-153 in the rural district of Jamacaru, Missão Velha.

Feb 22 • 17:45 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man sets fire to fruit stall and is arrested at a bar in the interior of Ceará; video

A man was arrested after setting fire to a fruit stall in a market in Nova Russas, Ceará, due to disputes with the owner.

Feb 22 • 14:31 UTC
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National & Local

Man falls from high ladder and fractures his leg after car drags fallen wiring in the street in Ceará; video

A man named 'Chicão' suffered a leg fracture after falling from a ladder that was toppled by a vehicle dragging downed wiring in Baturité, Ceará.

Feb 22 • 13:01 UTC
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National & Local

Two films made in Ceará win awards at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival

Two films from Ceará, Brazil, have received prestigious awards at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, highlighting the region's cultural achievements.

Feb 21 • 21:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man sets fire to bar, house, and car after owner refuses to give alcoholic beverage in Ceará

A man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to a house and a small grocery store in Ceará following a dispute over alcohol sales.

Feb 21 • 12:52 UTC
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National & Local

Unemployment in Ceará is the lowest ever recorded

Ceará ended 2025 with the lowest unemployment rate since 2014, reaching 5% by the end of the year.

Feb 21 • 12:06 UTC
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National & Local

IFCE investigates possible discovery of oil during water well excavation in Ceará's sertão

Researchers from the Federal Institute of Ceará are investigating a potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte after a substance resembling oil was found during a water well excavation.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspect of being part of a criminal faction dies in confrontation with police in Ibiapina, Ceará

A suspect involved in a criminal faction died during a shootout with police in Ibiapina, Ceará.

Feb 20 • 21:15 UTC
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National & Local

Three reservoirs in Ceará exceed 90% capacity after this week's rains

Three reservoirs in the state of Ceará, Brazil have surpassed 90% of their water storage capacity due to recent heavy rains.

Feb 20 • 19:03 UTC
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National & Local

Porto Iracema das Artes opens registration for free laboratories in audiovisual, dance and more; see how to register

Porto Iracema das Artes in Ceará, Brazil, is now accepting registrations for its 14th edition of free creative laboratories in various artistic fields.

Feb 20 • 17:32 UTC

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