Three people are arrested suspected of selling weapons and sending cell phones to prisons in MT
Three individuals were arrested in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande for allegedly selling firearms and smuggling cell phones into prisons during Operation Tartufo.
Woman injured in an accident on Cuiabá Avenue continues hospitalized at HMS; man discharged
A woman injured in a multi-vehicle accident in Brazil remains hospitalized, while a man involved has been discharged after receiving treatment.
Worker suffers electric shock after trying to unscrew truck wiring with a broom in MT
A 26-year-old worker in Cuiabá, Brazil, suffered an electric shock while trying to unscrew wiring from a truck using a broom handle, leading to serious injuries.
Decree allows fish trade at Feira do Praeirinho after bans in Cuiabá
Cuiabá's traditional Feira do Praeirinho can now legally sell fish after a new decree was published, setting health and safety standards for vendors.
Court rejects criminal complaint by psychologist who reported homophobia after assault in nightclub in Cuiabá
A court in Cuiabá has dismissed a criminal complaint from a psychologist who alleged homophobic assault, citing a missed legal deadline for the case to proceed.
Truck driver turns himself in to police after fatal accident on Cuiabá Avenue in Santarém
A truck driver has voluntarily reported to the police following a fatal accident involving two trucks and a passenger vehicle in Santarém, Brazil.
Two merchants are arrested and half a ton of fish is seized in Cuiabá
Two merchants in Cuiabá were arrested and approximately 500 kg of fish were seized due to illegal sales of protected species.
Driver rescued after being swept away by current and water entering car during storm in Cuiabá
A 30-year-old driver was rescued after being swept away by floodwaters during a storm in Cuiabá, Brazil.
Scam of the 'false present': 11 investigated for frauds in Cuiabá are targets of the police in SP
Eleven individuals investigated for committing the 'false present' scam online were targeted by police in São Paulo and Taboão da Serra, with losses to victims exceeding R$ 160,000.
Five families lose furniture and food after heavy storm in Cuiabá
Five families in Cuiabá lost their furniture and food supplies following a heavy storm that struck the city on Sunday night, with significant rainfall overwhelming drainage systems.
After heavy rainfall, over 100 neighborhoods in Cuiabá (MT) undergo water network maintenance
Heavy rain in Cuiabá has caused disruptions to the water supply across over 120 neighborhoods, leading to temporary outages as the water treatment facility works on repairs.
Deaths: Mother of the author of Diretas Já lived until 104 years old with faith and political participation
Maria Benedita Martins de Oliveira, known as Dona Maria, passed away at the age of 104 in Cuiabá, Brazil, remaining politically active and engaged throughout her life.
Unimed Cuiabá conducts blood glucose testing event in celebration of Purple February
Unimed Cuiabá is offering free blood glucose testing as part of the Purple February campaign to raise awareness about chronic diseases like diabetes.
19th Congress of Sintep-MT discusses challenges in education in Cuiabá
The 19th Congress of the Sindicate of Public Education Workers in Mato Grosso focuses on educational challenges and the future direction of public education in the state.
VIDEO: 'human chain' rescues motorcyclist who fell from bridge during storm in Cuiabá
Residents in Cuiabá formed a 'human chain' to rescue a motorcyclist who fell from a bridge during a storm on Sunday.
Eight neighborhoods in Cuiabá are affected by a storm, says city hall; see which ones
Heavy rains in Cuiabá affected eight neighborhoods, causing flooding and a crocodile sighting, as reported by the city hall.
VIDEO: storm floods health units and causes disruptions in Cuiabá
A heavy storm has flooded health facilities and various points in Cuiabá, Brazil, causing service disruptions but reportedly no harm to patients.
11-year-old girl missing for four days in Cuiabá
An 11-year-old girl named Maria Lúcia de Souza has been missing for four days in Cuiabá, Brazil, prompting searches by family and police authorities.
Alligator pup in creek and flooded streets: see the impacts of the storm in Cuiabá
A severe storm in Cuiabá led to flooded streets and the appearance of an alligator pup in a local creek.
Boa constrictor up to 1.5 meters rescued after 'strolling' on bike path in park in Cuiabá; VIDEO
A boa constrictor measuring up to 1.5 meters was safely rescued after being spotted on a bike path in the Mãe Bonifácia Park in Cuiabá.
Section in Serra de São Vicente (MT) will be closed for rock blasting; see times
A section of Serra de São Vicente in Brazil will be closed for two hours on Monday for rock blasting as part of road maintenance work.
Cuiabana House: deadline for appeal starts this Monday (23)
Candidates in the Casa Cuiabana housing program deemed incompatible in document analysis can start filing administrative appeals from Monday, October 23.
19-year-old suffers attempted rape at company party in MT
A 19-year-old woman reported an attempted sexual assault during her company's party in Santo Antônio do Leverger, Brazil.
Part of Avenida Prainha in Cuiabá will be closed this Saturday (21)
A section of Avenida Prainha in Cuiabá will be closed to traffic from 7 PM on Saturday due to BRT construction work.
Driver arrested transporting over 300 kg of illegal fish in Cuiabá
A 47-year-old driver was arrested in Cuiabá for transporting 340 kg of illegal fish without proper documentation.
Young woman is trapped in a manhole and is rescued by the Fire Department in Cuiabá; watch the video
A 22-year-old journalism student in Cuiabá was rescued after getting her leg stuck in a manhole while celebrating her birthday.
Two cities in Mato Grosso enter the ranking of the 50 most sought-after destinations in Brazil
Cuiabá and Chapada dos Guimarães have been named among the 50 most sought-after tourist destinations in Brazil according to a recent survey.
Two drivers die after head-on collision on MT highway
Two drivers died in a head-on collision on the BR-364 highway in Várzea Grande, Brazil, with the circumstances of the accident currently under investigation.
Tax exemption for houses on unpaved streets is approved in the Chamber of Cuiabá
The Chamber of Cuiabá unanimously approved a tax exemption for homeowners on unpaved streets, altering the municipal property tax law to provide relief to affected residents.
Operation targets addresses used as logistical support for a criminal faction in MT
The Brazilian Civil Police launched an operation targeting a criminal faction active in several cities in Mato Grosso, executing multiple arrests and search warrants.
Erosion and environmental damage: Justice suspends works at Morro de Santo Antônio (MT) after MP points out problems
Brazilian Justice has ordered the immediate halt of expansion works at Morro de Santo Antônio due to significant erosion and environmental damage reported by the Public Ministry.
Businessmen have 15 days to vacate the area of an old hospital in MT after court decision
A court in Brazil granted a 15-day notice for businessmen to vacate a site of the former Santa Tereza Hospital in Cuiabá, favoring the heirs of the property.
Justice reduces compensation to the family of one of the young people run over in front of a club in Cuiabá
A Brazilian court has reduced the compensation awarded to the family of a young man killed in a hit-and-run incident in Cuiabá by 50% due to shared fault.
Member of group that killed young Bolivian newcomer in front of his mother arrested in MT
A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Willyan Junior Rodrigues da Silva in Cuiabá, Brazil, in front of his mother, as investigations continue to track down additional suspects.
Court accepts charges against police officer arrested for shooting at app driver in MT
A Mato Grosso court has accepted charges against police officer Rennan Albuquerque de Melo, who allegedly attempted to murder an app driver in a traffic dispute.
Best Saúde offers plans with and without co-payment in Cuiabá and VG
Best Saúde introduces health plans with flexible co-payment options in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande, catering to various consumer needs for health coverage.
Bus company is ordered to pay R$ 35,000 to passenger who fractured spine after accident in Cuiabá
A bus company in Cuiabá has been ordered to pay R$ 35,000 in damages to a passenger who suffered a spinal fracture in an accident.
Starring Zezé Motta, the movie 'Mãe Bonifácia' gets a release date in Cuiabá
The film 'Mãe Bonifácia,' featuring Zezé Motta, will premiere on March 31, 2026, in Cuiabá with free admission.
Tenant jumps over wall and finds resident dead in a house in Cuiabá
A 74-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Cuiabá, Brazil, by her tenant who was alerted by a neighbor due to a foul smell.
Teenager rescued after being kidnapped by drug dealer in Cuiabá
A 16-year-old girl was rescued by the Military Police in Cuiabá after reporting being held captive and abused by her 21-year-old drug dealer boyfriend.
Three men are rescued after getting lost on a trail at Morro de São Jerônimo in MT
Three men have been rescued by the Fire Department after getting lost on a trail at Morro de São Jerônimo in Brazil.
Japanese artist who survived the atomic bomb in Nagasaki dies in Cuiabá
Japanese artist Masanobu Kazurayama, who survived the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, passed away at the age of 86 in Cuiabá, Brazil.
VIDEO: child hangs from the window of the 8th floor of a building in Cuiabá and frightens neighbors
A video showed a child precariously hanging from the window of an 8th-floor apartment in Cuiabá, alarming residents in the area.
Ex-husband who shot at teacher tried to kill daughters after the crime in MT; one of them is pregnant
A man attempted to kill his daughters after shooting his ex-wife, a teacher, in Cuiabá, Brazil, leading to his death at the hands of a police officer involved in the incident.
Woman reports aggression after refusing to pay 'parking attendant' in Cuiabá parking lot; video
A female driver reported being assaulted by a self-appointed 'parking attendant' in Cuiabá after refusing to pay a fee for parking in a public space.
Teacher is murdered and ex-husband is killed by off-duty policeman during chase in Cuiabá
A teacher named Luciene Naves Correia was shot and killed by her ex-husband, who was later shot by an off-duty policeman during a pursuit.
Mirante do Parque Mãe Bonifácia reclosed less than 2 months after reopening in Cuiabá
The lookout at Parque Mãe Bonifácia in Cuiabá has been closed again less than two months after reopening due to safety concerns with the guardrail.
Man found dead in a small apartment with hands tied with a cellphone charger in MT
A 32-year-old man was found dead in Várzea Grande, Brazil, with his hands tied and stab wounds on his neck and abdomen.
Man arrested for assaulting woman and keeping teenager in private captivity in MT
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for allegedly assaulting his partner and holding her teenage daughter captive while threatening them with a knife.
Casa Cuiabana Program: New List of Pre-Approved Candidates Released
The Municipal Housing and Land Regularization Office in Cuiabá has announced a new preliminary list of candidates in the Casa Cuiabana housing program, with more candidates still under review.