IPVA: Deadline for paying the second installment begins this Monday (23) in DF; see calendar
The second installment of the Vehicle Property Tax (IPVA) for 2026 is due starting this Monday, the 23rd, in the Federal District.
Elections 2026: who should leave positions in the coming days to run for the government of the DF
Three of the five announced candidates for the government of the Federal District must resign from their current positions in order to run for office in the upcoming elections.
Michelle launches a bench of allies for the Senate and works for the support of Bolsonaro and the PL
Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro is aiming to establish a group of allies among candidates for the Senate from the PL as she also runs for the Senate seat representing the Federal District.
Art teacher from DF goes viral on the web with drawings made on the classroom blackboard; see images
A teacher from the Federal District in Brazil gained popularity online for her artistic blackboard drawings made during classes.
Flooded house, fallen tree and flooded streets: see the damage caused by the rain this Friday in the DF
A storm in the Federal District of Brazil led to significant damage, including flooded homes, fallen trees, and inundated streets.
Felipe Prior is sentenced to pay R$ 5 million for abusive betting ads
Felipe Prior has been condemned by the Federal District Court to pay R$ 5 million for promoting abusive betting advertisements on his Instagram account.
Autumn begins this Friday (20); see forecast for DF
Autumn in Brazil starts on Friday at 11:45 AM, bringing a gradual reduction in rainfall for the Federal District according to the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).
Candangão: public transport users in the Federal District ride for free this Saturday (20)
Residents of the Federal District can ride buses and the metro for free on Saturday due to the Candangão final match.
Henry Case: Mother Sentenced to 30 Years for Killing 1-Year-Old Child in the Federal District
Lucimaria de Sousa Barbosa was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of her 1-year-and-8-month-old son, Henry Sousa de Oliveira, in Brazil.
Criolo, Ana Carolina, Fábio Jr. and Melody: check out what to do this weekend in DF
This article outlines various leisure options and events taking place in the Federal District of Brazil during the weekend of September 20-22.
Trans and non-binary people will be able to correct name and gender during free event in DF
Trans and non-binary individuals in the Federal District of Brazil can legally change their name and gender through a free event organized by the public defender's office.
Garbage collectors find 30 kg of marijuana in a trash bag in the DF; police investigate if disposal was to avoid arrest
Authorities in Brazil are investigating after 30 kilograms of marijuana were discovered in a trash bag by garbage collectors in Ceilândia, in the Federal District.
Correction: ranking of companies with the most complaints in DF
A ranking that incorrectly reported telecom companies as the most complained-about in the Federal District has been corrected by Procon-DF, which has apologized for the misinformation.
Court suspends contract termination process of Enel in São Paulo
The Federal Court of the Federal District has granted a preliminary injunction favorable to Enel São Paulo, suspending a process that could lead to the loss of its energy distribution contract.
Police executes warrants in MA against group suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering operating in DF
The operation targets a criminal group believed to be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering activities in the Federal District and surrounding areas.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with a truck on BR-020 in the Federal District
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a truck on the BR-020 highway in the Federal District of Brazil.
Man arrested suspected of attacking duo with stabbings and brick blows, filming crime and posting on social media; one victim died
Aquiles Ferreira da Silva, an 18-year-old, was arrested for murder and attempted murder after allegedly attacking two individuals in Brazil's Federal District and posting the act on social media.
Maria de Lourdes Abreu, judge of the Court of Justice of the Federal District, dies at 73
Maria de Lourdes Abreu, a respected judge in Brazil, passed away at the age of 73 due to multiple organ failure after a prolonged illness.
Civil Police of the Federal District fulfills 121 court orders against drug trafficking and money laundering organization with irregular bets
The Civil Police of the Federal District executed 121 court orders in a major crackdown on a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and money laundering through illegal betting platforms.
Civil Police of DF arrests 14 suspects of applying the false lawyer scam
The Civil Police of the Federal District arrested 14 suspects involved in a false lawyer scam, executing search warrants in São Paulo and Praia Grande.
QualificaDF Mobile opens 1,200 vacancies for professional training this Thursday; see details
The QualificaDF Mobile initiative in Brazil has opened 1,266 free professional training positions, aimed at enhancing workforce skills in various regions of the Federal District.
Deaths at Anchieta Hospital: Justice accepts indictment and nursing technicians become defendants in the DF
Three nursing technicians have been indicted by the Justice of the Federal District for allegedly causing the deaths of patients in the ICU at Anchieta Hospital.
DF Government Copies Maluf's 90s Campaign on Construction
The Government of the Federal District in Brazil has released an advertisement mimicking former Mayor Paulo Maluf's campaign from the 1990s, highlighting construction initiatives amid political pressure.
Ibaneis' office moved R$ 43 million with suspicious fund, Coaf report indicates; opposition demands investigation
The office of the governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, was involved in suspicious financial transactions amounting to R$ 43 million related to a fund with ties to irregular activities.
Firefighters Contest: DF Justice Reverses Course and Maintains Dynamic Bar Test for Women
The Justice of the Federal District has reinstated the requirement for women to take the dynamic bar test in firefighters' competitions after previously suspending it following public prosecution claims of gender discrimination.
Operation targets group suspected of defrauding insurance companies
The Civil Police of the Federal District executed an operation against a group suspected of committing insurance fraud through simulated thefts.
Fuel prices rose at least 29 gas stations in the DF; ministry sees signs of abusive price adjustment
An operation by Brazil's Consumer National Secretariat identified signs of abusive fuel price increases at 29 gas stations in the Federal District.
Justice of the DF reverses decision and reinstates law that authorizes the use of properties to capitalize BRB
The courts in the Federal District of Brazil have reinstated a law allowing the use of public properties for capitalizing the Banco de BrasÃlia (BRB) after a previous injunction was lifted.
DF Justice overturns injunction and restores law that transfers public properties to BRB to save the bank
The Judiciary of the Federal District has reinstated a law allowing the government to transfer public properties to the Bank of BrasÃlia (BRB) following a judicial decision.
Police discover a case of domestic violence during a racism investigation in DF; understand
Police in the Federal District of Brazil uncover a domestic violence case while investigating a report of racism at a supermarket.
Public Prosecutor's Office of DF investigates possible irregularities in appointments to positions at Iprev
The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Federal District is investigating potential nepotism and favoritism in appointments within the Iprev.
Condominium and school flooded: heavy rain causes damage in Planaltina, DF
Severe rainfall in the Federal District led to flooding in both a condominium and a school in Planaltina, prompting emergency services to evacuate residents.
DF court orders suspension of law allowing public land use as collateral for BRB loans
A court in the Federal District of Brazil has suspended a law that permitted the use of public land as collateral for loans from the Bank of BrasÃlia.
Telecom operators lead complaint rankings in the DF in 2025; see the list
Telecom companies are at the top of the complaints list in the Federal District for 2025, with Claro receiving the most grievances.
Justice Department asks Judge Boasberg to reconsider order quashing Powell subpoenas
Lawyers for the Trump administration are asking a U.S. District Judge to reconsider an order that quashed subpoenas for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as part of an investigation.
DF Justice suspends law that authorizes the use of public properties for the capitalization of BRB
The Federal District Justice has suspended a law authorizing the use of public properties for BRB's capitalization due to concerns over public asset damage.
Justice of DF suspends dynamic bar test for women in the Fire Brigade competition
The Justice of the Federal District has suspended the requirement for a dynamic bar test for women in the Fire Brigade Military competitions, following claims of gender discrimination from the Public Ministry of DF.
Retired police officer suspected of 'espionage' in DF held a commissioned position at Caesb
A retired civil police officer is under investigation for allegedly accessing restricted public data in the Federal District while working at Caesb.
Retired civil police officer is suspected of accessing restricted data from public agencies in the DF
A retired civil police officer in Brazil is under investigation for allegedly accessing restricted information from public agencies in the Federal District.
Brothers are arrested suspected of kidnapping, torturing, and killing a man in a farm in DF
Two brothers were arrested on Saturday in Brazil for allegedly kidnapping, torturing, and killing a man on a farm in the Federal District.
Truck knocks down four posts on DF-001, near Riacho Fundo II
A truck knocked down four utility posts on DF-001 in Brazil's Federal District, leading to the complete closure of both lanes for repairs.
DF Chamber has already shelved seven impeachment requests against Ibaneis in 2026; two are still pending
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has shelved seven of the nine impeachment requests against Governor Ibaneis Rocha, while two remain under review.
Man drowns in waterfall in the Entre Lagos region, DF
A man drowned at the Entre Lagos Waterfall in the Federal District of Brazil on Sunday, despite attempts by rescuers to revive him.
DF had 5,300 lawsuits regarding classification in public competitions in 2025 and is the 2nd state with the most processes in the country
In 2025, the Federal District of Brazil recorded 5,385 lawsuits related to public competition classifications, making it the second state in the country with the highest number of such cases.
Candidates for the Fire Brigade protest and request that the dynamic bar test remain in the DF competition
Candidates for the Fire Brigade in the Federal District protested requesting that the dynamic bar test remain a requirement in their qualification process.
Sergeant of the PM tried to help lawyer suspected of drugging and raping young woman to escape in DF
A military police sergeant in the Federal District was arrested for trying to help a lawyer, suspected of drugging and raping a 23-year-old woman, flee from authorities.
Former Federal Deputy of the DF Paulo Fernando Passes Away
Former Federal Deputy Paulo Fernando of the District Federal passed away at age 59 following a medical emergency.
South Market of Taguatinga: Photo book and exhibition celebrate the memory and struggle for cultural heritage of the DF
A photo book and exhibition showcasing the cultural significance and history of the South Market in Taguatinga highlight its role in the artistic and community development of the Federal District.
'I can live for another 100 years': DF resident celebrates transplant after 5 years with severe heart failure
FabÃola Pessoa, a 41-year-old woman from the Federal District, celebrates her successful heart transplant after enduring severe heart failure for five years.
Ibaneis says that the Serrinha do Paranoá area included in the BRB rescue package has no springs
Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the Federal District argues that the Serrinha do Paranoá area included in a financial rescue package for the Bank of BrasÃlia does not contain springs, contrary to expert claims.