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Ceará has job openings and public competition open this Monday (23); see how to apply

Ceará is offering job opportunities and public competition openings, with varying requirements, as of Monday, the 23rd.

Mar 23 • 08:03 UTC
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Understand why farmers who found possible oil in Ceará preferred to have found water

Farmers in Ceará express disappointment over discovering a petroleum-like liquid instead of water, which they were actually searching for amid a water scarcity crisis.

Mar 23 • 07:01 UTC
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Driver dies after truck carrying chickens overturns on CE-060

A 33-year-old man died when a truck overturned on CE-060 in Aracoiaba, Ceará, while transporting live chickens.

Mar 22 • 22:43 UTC
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Ceará has a warning of heavy rains until Monday (23), says Inmet

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for potential heavy rains in the state of Ceará, Brazil, effective until Monday night.

Mar 22 • 14:17 UTC
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National & Local

Ceará Bet Hits Five Numbers in Mega-Sena and Wins R$ 195 Thousand

A bet made in Fortaleza hit five numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery, winning a prize of R$ 195,915.21.

Mar 22 • 12:01 UTC
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National & Local

Sixteen-Year-Old from Ceará is the Only Woman Among Brazilians Qualified for International Physics Olympiads

Maria Beatriz Mesquita Ximenes, a 16-year-old from Ceará, is the sole female member of Brazil's contingent for the upcoming International Physics Olympiads in 2026.

Mar 22 • 07:01 UTC
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National & Local

Motorcyclist arrested after trying to flee from police, being chased and knocked off bike; see video

A motorcyclist in Quixelô, Brazil, was arrested after a police chase where he attempted to evade officers and was ultimately brought down by their vehicle.

Mar 21 • 18:51 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspects of breaking into and stealing objects from cars at a rodeo are arrested in Northern Piauí

Three men were arrested in Piauí for allegedly breaking into cars during a rodeo event in Fortaleza, Ceará.

Mar 21 • 18:16 UTC
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Crime & Justice

The murder of a municipal secretary in Ceará was ordered by a fugitive faction leader in Rio de Janeiro

The murder of Ceará municipal secretary Ricardo Abreu Barroso was directed by a leader of the Comando Vermelho, who is currently evading capture in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 21 • 18:02 UTC
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National & Local

Driver runs over deliverer who was stopped at an intersection and flees without offering help in Ceará; video

A driver hit a food deliverer in Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil, and fled the scene without rendering aid, resulting in significant injuries to the victim who later had to amputate a leg.

Mar 21 • 14:56 UTC
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National & Local

Civil Police Officer Saves 2-Year-Old Girl Who Passed Out After Choking in Ceará; Video

A civil police officer in Crateús, Ceará, saved a 2-year-old girl who fainted after choking, successfully performing the Heimlich maneuver before she was taken to the hospital.

Mar 21 • 13:34 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Bar owner arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of adolescents in Ceará interior

A bar owner in São Benedito, Ceará, was arrested for allegedly exploiting adolescents sexually, following ongoing investigations and previous offenses.

Mar 21 • 11:14 UTC
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National & Local

'Neither water nor R$ 15 thousand', laments farmer who incurred debt and found possible oil in Ceará

A farmer in Ceará, Brazil, initially aimed to drill for water but instead may have discovered oil, leading to financial burdens and uncertainty.

Mar 21 • 08:00 UTC
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National & Local

Petrobras president announces reopening of biodiesel plant in Quixadá, Ceará

The president of Petrobras announced the planned reopening of the Quixadá biodiesel plant in Ceará, which has been closed since 2016.

Mar 21 • 00:14 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Women arrested for involvement in the murder of municipal secretary in interior Ceará

Two women have been arrested in connection with the murder of Ricardo Abreu Barroso, the municipal secretary of São Luís do Curu, shot dead in a commercial establishment.

Mar 20 • 22:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police officers are arrested in incident where teenager was shot and woman assaulted in Fortaleza; video

Two police officers in Ceará were arrested following the shooting of a 16-year-old and the assault of a woman during a police response in Fortaleza.

Mar 20 • 14:50 UTC
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National & Local

Ceará registers 3rd case of mpox infection in 2026

Ceará confirmed its third mpox infection case in 2026, all reported in Fortaleza.

Mar 20 • 13:42 UTC
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National & Local

Architecture Council opens competition in Ceará with salary of up to R$ 9,000

The Architecture and Urbanism Council of Ceará has announced a public competition offering various positions with salaries up to R$ 9,112.18.

Mar 20 • 08:59 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Administrator of gossip profile that extorted victims in Ceará is arrested

A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with a gossip page that extorted residents in a Ceará district by publicly sharing personal information.

Mar 19 • 21:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Video shows the moment a municipal secretary is shot dead in the interior of Ceará

A security camera video captures the shooting of Ricardo Abreu Barroso, the Secretary of Administration of São Luís do Curu, in Ceará, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 19:59 UTC
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National & Local

Musicians hold benefit show in Boa Vista for singer undergoing health treatment in Ceará

A group of musicians in Roraima is hosting a benefit concert to support local singer RaySom, who is undergoing treatment for a tumor in Fortaleza.

Mar 19 • 19:17 UTC
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National & Local

'Priest's Training': faithful celebrate Saint Joseph's Day with a run and rain in the interior of Ceará

Faithful in Ceará celebrate Saint Joseph's Day by participating in a community run as part of a health initiative organized by their parish priest.

Mar 19 • 18:15 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Municipal guard arrested suspected of extorting and threatening a woman to whom he had lent money, in Ceará

A municipal guard in Ceará was arrested for allegedly extorting and threatening a woman after lending her money.

Mar 19 • 15:44 UTC
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National & Local

Municipal Secretary Shot Dead in Interior of Ceará

Ricardo Abreu Barroso, the municipal secretary of Administration in São Luís do Curu, Brazil, was shot dead in the city center on Thursday morning.

Mar 19 • 14:53 UTC
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National & Local

Three years after tourist dies in zip line fall in CE, case awaits new police investigations

Three years after the death of tourist Sergio Murilo Lima de Santana in a zip line accident in Ceará, the case remains pending as the police are yet to conclude their investigations.

Mar 19 • 14:16 UTC
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National & Local

Biologist is moved to see in the wild birds she helped breed to save from extinction

A biologist expressed deep emotion upon seeing parakeets she helped raise for conservation efforts in the wild.

Mar 19 • 13:31 UTC
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National & Local

33-year-old student is the first student with Down syndrome to graduate from a university in Cariri

Cecília Noêmi, at 33 years old, has become the first student with Down syndrome to graduate from the Regional University of Cariri in Ceará, Brazil, marking an important milestone in her journey.

Mar 19 • 12:58 UTC
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National & Local

Saint Joseph's Day: see the mass schedule at Catholic churches in Fortaleza and the Metropolitan Region

Fortaleza's Archdiocese has a special schedule of masses and processions to celebrate Saint Joseph's Day, a significant cultural and religious event in Ceará.

Mar 19 • 09:46 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Elderly man convicted of raping stepdaughter while mother was hospitalized is arrested in Ceará

A 74-year-old man has been arrested in Cruz, Ceará, after being convicted of raping his 13-year-old stepdaughter while her mother was hospitalized.

Mar 19 • 09:19 UTC
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National & Local

Farmer who found possible oil in CE must isolate well while awaiting ANP report

A farmer in Brazil awaits a definitive report from the National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) on a mysterious liquid resembling oil found in his backyard.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Ceará military police officer arrested on suspicion of fraud in the Tocantins military police competition

A military police officer from Ceará was arrested as part of an operation targeting alleged fraud in a military police competition in Tocantins.

Mar 18 • 20:13 UTC
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National & Local

Ceará begins flu vaccination for priority groups this week

The state of Ceará in Brazil is starting its flu vaccination campaign early for priority groups including the elderly, pregnant women, and children on March 20, ahead of the national schedule.

Mar 18 • 18:34 UTC
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National & Local

With a bet that won 34 million reais, Ceará reaches 24 Mega-Sena maximum prizes

Ceará has recorded 24 maximum prize wins in the Mega-Sena lottery as of this week.

Mar 18 • 18:12 UTC
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National & Local

Ten suspects are arrested in operation against organized crime in Ceará

Ten suspects have been arrested in the Containment Operation launched in Ceará by the Integrated Force Against Organized Crime with the support of the Military Police.

Mar 18 • 15:51 UTC
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National & Local

Insects near packaging, spoiled food, and dirt found in two supermarkets

Two supermarkets in Brazil were fined for health violations after inspections revealed spoiled food and unsanitary conditions.

Mar 18 • 14:36 UTC
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National & Local

Saint Joseph's Day: check the weather forecast for the holiday in Ceará

This article provides the weather forecast for Saint Joseph's Day celebration in Ceará, Brazil, detailing the hopes tied to rainfall on this holiday.

Mar 18 • 12:52 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Captain of the Military Police is arrested 12 days after assaulting a woman in Fortaleza

A captain of the Military Police of Ceará was arrested 12 days after physically assaulting a woman in Fortaleza.

Mar 18 • 12:18 UTC
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National & Local

Heavy rain floods streets in Fortaleza this Wednesday (18); see videos

Fortaleza experienced intense rainfall on Wednesday, leading to significant street flooding and traffic complications.

Mar 18 • 10:52 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PCC Chief in Ceará, Who Flaunted Weapons on Social Media, is Arrested in São Paulo

A man identified as the leader of a criminal organization in Ceará was arrested in São Paulo for allegedly leading drug trafficking operations.

Mar 18 • 10:44 UTC
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National & Local

Ceará Bet Wins Six Numbers of the Mega-Sena and Takes Prize of R$ 34 Million

A bet from Camocim, Ceará wins a share of the Mega-Sena lottery, netting R$ 34 million for one winner.

Mar 18 • 09:10 UTC
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National & Local

Understand if the Cearan farmer who found possible oil while drilling a well can profit from the discovery

A farmer in Ceará, Brazil, may potentially profit from a recent discovery of a substance resembling oil while digging for water on his property.

Mar 18 • 05:00 UTC
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National & Local

Public Ministry investigates bidding fraud in a city hall in the interior of Ceará

The Public Ministry of Ceará has launched an operation to investigate alleged fraud in public bidding processes related to a previous administration in the city hall of Penaforte.

Mar 17 • 16:59 UTC
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National & Local

Ministry of Labor opens internships with a scholarship of R$ 1,027 in Ceará

The Ministry of Labor in Ceará has opened applications for internships for university students, offering a monthly scholarship and transportation allowance.

Mar 17 • 16:25 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Frauds at INSS: who is the Ceará lawyer arrested in PF operation linked to federal deputy Gorete Pereira

Ceará lawyer Cecília Rodrigues Mota was arrested during a federal operation investigating unauthorized pension fraud involving Brazil's social security system.

Mar 17 • 14:37 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Tocantins, March 17, 2026

Various news items reported on March 17, 2026, including the start of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a deputy facing legal issues, new internet laws for children, and more.

Mar 17 • 11:55 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning City South of Minas on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The report covers various news items including oil movements in the Strait of Hormuz, a deputy in Ceará under investigation, new internet rules for children, the Central Bank's actions regarding a conglomerate, suspension of loans by INSS, potential price changes on Ozempic, and weather conditions as autumn begins.

Mar 17 • 11:52 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Learn who federal deputy Gorete Pereira (MDB-CE) is, target of the Federal Police in operation against frauds in INSS

Federal deputy Gorete Pereira from Ceará is being investigated for alleged involvement in a national scheme of unauthorized deductions from pensions and retirements.

Mar 17 • 10:20 UTC
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National & Local

'Water here is very rare': wife of farmer who found possible oil in CE reports lack of supply in the region

'Water here is very rare' as a farmer's wife reveals the challenges of resource scarcity in the Ceará region where a potential oil discovery has been made.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

Ceará registers second case of mpox in 2026

Ceará has reported its second case of mpox in 2026, both occurring in Fortaleza, with ongoing investigations into other suspected cases.

Mar 16 • 22:58 UTC
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National & Local

Transnordestina project receives more than 33,500 tons of rails

The Transnordestina railway project in Brazil has reached 80% completion in the Ceará section, receiving 33,900 tons of rails for its advancement.

Mar 16 • 18:39 UTC

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