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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Virginia vs. ICE: what the official directive says that dismantles the 287(g) agreements and what is still allowed

Virginia's Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an official directive dismantling the 287(g) agreements with ICE, altering the cooperation between state police and federal immigration enforcement.

Feb 27 • 20:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Bacellar warned me': Federal Police says TH Joias confirmed he was warned about operation against CV

The Federal Police concluded that state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar informed fellow deputy Thiego Raimundo de Oliveira Santos, known as TH Joias, about an upcoming police operation targeting members of the Comando Vermelho.

Feb 27 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro's trip to Brasília on Federal Police jet

Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court has authorized banker Daniel Vorcaro to fly to Brasília on a Federal Police jet for a Senate hearing.

Feb 27 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo arrested in operation against the storage of child sexual abuse content in Guarabira, PB

Two men were arrested in Guarabira, Brazil, on charges related to child sexual exploitation as part of a federal police operation.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests investigation against governor of Espírito Santo for messages exchanged with Macário Neto, arrested for selling rulings

The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an investigation against Espírito Santo Governor Renato Casagrande over WhatsApp messages exchanged with a judge currently imprisoned for selling judicial rulings.

Feb 27 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF finds wine cellar with various labels and portrait of Bacellar in property linked to the deputy

Federal Police uncovered a wine cellar in a property linked to State Deputy Rodrigo Bacellar during a search operation in Teresópolis, Brazil, as part of an investigation into organized crime.

Feb 27 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police conducts operation against a judge from TJMG involved in a rape case; he has been removed from office

The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an operation against Judge Magid Nauef Láuar of the Minas Gerais Court of Justice, resulting in his removal from office following controversies over his previous judgment in a rape case.

Feb 27 • 16:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Anger at Detroit police U-turn over officers’ call to border agents

The Detroit police's decision to reverse the firing of two officers for coordinating arrests with federal immigration agents has sparked backlash and accusations of succumbing to political pressure.

Feb 27 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF requests Adilsinho's transfer to federal prison

Adilson Oliveira Coutinho, known as Adilsinho, is set to be transferred to a federal prison following his arrest for various criminal activities connected to organized crime in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 27 • 14:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

State police answer to Nigeria’s insecurity crisis — Itse Sagay

Prof. Itse Sagay advocates for the establishment of state police in Nigeria as a crucial solution to the country's rising insecurity challenges.

Feb 27 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Sérgio Cabral asked Rodrigo Bacellar for help to intervene in a legal process, says Federal Police

Sérgio Cabral requested assistance from state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar to influence a legal matter he was involved in, according to the Federal Police.

Feb 27 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Rodrigo Bacellar, TH Joias, and 3 others indicted by the Federal Police for leaking information to a criminal faction

Five individuals, including state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar and former deputy Thiego Raimundo, have been indicted by the Brazilian Federal Police for allegedly leaking confidential information to the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.

Feb 27 • 11:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP asks PM to explain case of students who did push-ups in DF civic-military school

The Public Ministry of the Federal District has requested that the Military Police investigate an incident where students were forced to do push-ups at a civic-military school.

Feb 27 • 11:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Federal MP's event gatecrashed by ethno-nationalist organisation

An ethno-nationalist group disrupted a community event hosted by Australian MP Tim Wilson, leading to police intervention.

Feb 27 • 02:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Integrated action of Federal and Civil police arrests Adilsinho, one of the most dangerous gambling bosses in Rio

Brazil's integrated Federal and Civil Police have captured Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, a notorious gambling boss, after he was on the run for over a year.

Feb 27 • 02:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on Lulinha and the breaking of confidentiality by the Federal Police pressures the government on the eve of the electoral campaign

Investigations involving Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Lula, and the Federal Police's actions have raised concerns about their potential impact on the upcoming election campaign.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI President says that the Federal Police will only deliver Vorcaro-related data linked to the INSS investigation

The president of the INSS CPI in Brazil announced that the Federal Police will only provide data regarding investigations related to Daniel Vorcaro after cataloging the materials, which is expected to be completed shortly due to the commission's deadline.

Feb 27 • 00:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JA 2nd Edition - Thursday, February 26, 2026

The article covers various news events in Brazil including a request by the Federal Police for the authorization of sigil breaks on Lulinha and other updates on political and social issues.

Feb 26 • 23:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police bust child trafficking syndicate, rescue 21 in FCT

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking ring disguised as an orphanage, rescuing 21 children in the process.

Feb 26 • 22:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

"I'm going to buy champagne to celebrate the death of a police officer," he said after murdering a prison officer

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for the murder of federal prison officer Alberto Javier Ávalos during a robbery in Argentina, having reportedly announced plans to celebrate the officer's death.

Feb 26 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrest suspect of rape of a vulnerable person and child pornography in SP

A man accused of raping a vulnerable person and producing child pornography has been arrested by the Federal Police in Itariri, São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police removes Eduardo Bolsonaro from his position as clerk due to unjustified absences

Eduardo Bolsonaro has been suspended from his position as a Federal Police clerk in Brazil amid an ongoing disciplinary process over his unjustified absences.

Feb 26 • 21:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Revenue and Civil Police seize more than 5,000 ecstasy pills in Natal

Federal authorities in Brazil seized over 5,300 ecstasy-like pills in Natal, marking the largest synthetic drug bust in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Feb 26 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the allegations against Lulinha in the investigation into fraud at the INSS

Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha and son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, faces allegations in a Federal Police investigation into fraud in the INSS system.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What does the PFA's statement say about the incidents in Congress with Greenpeace?

The Argentine Federal Police (PFA) issued a statement regarding incidents that occurred outside Congress involving Greenpeace activists and journalists.

Feb 26 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master Bank Case: Between Scorn and Silence

The article discusses the troubling narratives surrounding the Federal Police's classification of orgies involving European sex workers and public officials as legally inconsequential unless tied to public administration crimes.

Feb 26 • 19:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça breaks the confidentiality of Lulinha at the request of the Federal Police

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the break of bank, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, following a Federal Police request as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 26 • 19:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria ready for state police, says minister

The Nigerian Federal Government, represented by Minister Mohammed Idris, has expressed readiness to establish state police as part of decentralizing the country's policing system once the legal framework is set.

Feb 26 • 19:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ADEPA expressed its 'concern' over the aggression towards a cameraman by the Federal Police

ADEPA has voiced concern regarding the aggression and subsequent detention of a cameraman by the Federal Police during a protest.

Feb 26 • 19:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after impersonating federal police at Natal Airport

A man was arrested at Natal International Airport for attempting to impersonate a federal police officer with a fake identity.

Feb 26 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bombinhas (SC): alleged irregular document of luxury property led to PF operation in a paradise destination

An investigation into fraudulent environmental licenses in Bombinhas, Brazil, led to a Federal Police operation targeting irregular practices involving luxury real estate.

Feb 26 • 17:34 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Toronto man caught in U.S. online child predator sting sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Toronto man was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. federal prison for attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes, unknowingly engaging with an undercover police officer instead.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police say push-ups imposed on students of military civic school in Federal District were 'a joke to relax'

A police major in Brazil described the push-ups forced on students at a military civic school as a misguided attempt at humor, amidst backlash from parents and teachers.

Feb 26 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police carries out search warrant in Natal in operation against electronic bank fraud

The Federal Police in Brazil has launched an operation targeting electronic bank fraud, executing a search warrant in Natal that led to the seizure of various items linked to criminal activities.

Feb 26 • 15:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The cameraman assaulted by a Federal Police agent spoke: 'They were kicking me from below'

Cameraman Facundo Tedeschini discussed his assault and detention by Federal Police while covering a Greenpeace protest against glacier law reforms.

Feb 26 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police arrests former mayor of Lajeado (RS) on suspicion of fraud in post-flood works

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement related to reconstruction efforts following the 2024 flood disaster in Rio Grande do Sul.

Feb 26 • 13:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Patricia Bullrich confirmed that an inquiry has been initiated against one of the PFA agents who assaulted journalists

Patricia Bullrich announced that an inquiry has been launched against a Federal Police agent involved in the assault of journalists during a protest near Congress.

Feb 26 • 13:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Video: the moment of the aggression by the PFA against a television cameraman

The article reports on an incident where a cameraman was attacked by the Argentine Federal Police (PFA) while covering a protest in front of the Congress.

Feb 26 • 13:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio suspected of fraud of more than R$ 1 million against Caixa is arrested in Jacareí, SP

Three men suspected of committing over R$ 1 million in fraud against the Caixa Econômica Federal were arrested in Jacareí, São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 13:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer and 4 intermediaries targeted by the Federal Police operation after report of false exams used in fraud against INSS in PI

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted an operation targeting a lawyer and four intermediaries allegedly involved in a scheme to produce false medical documents for fraudulent INSS benefit claims.

Feb 26 • 13:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of Holding Driver Hostage and Stealing Load Worth R$ 102 Thousand are Arrested in the Federal District

Two individuals were arrested in Brazil for allegedly holding a driver hostage and stealing a cargo valued at R$ 102,000.

Feb 26 • 13:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A group of journalists was assaulted in Congress and a cameraman was detained

A group of journalists were attacked by federal police outside the Argentine Congress during a debate on glacier protection laws, resulting in the detention of a cameraman.

Feb 26 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF discovers operational core of international arms trafficking in Uberlândia

The Brazilian Federal Police launched an operation in Uberlândia targeting an operational hub linked to international arms trafficking.

Feb 26 • 11:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police investigates suspect of storing and sharing child sexual abuse content in Amapá

The Federal Police of Brazil is conducting an operation to investigate a suspect involved in the storage and distribution of child sexual abuse materials in the state of Amapá.

Feb 26 • 11:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bombinhas (SC): Federal Police investigates fraud in illegal constructions in a paradise destination

The Federal Police launched an operation to investigate fraud in construction permits in Bombinhas, a renowned tourist spot in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 11:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marcelo Caumo, former mayor of Lajeado, is arrested by the Federal Police

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo has been arrested as part of a Federal Police operation investigating the embezzlement of public funds.

Feb 26 • 11:04 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Delays over federal gun ‘buyback’ program contributed to ‘diminished’ support, minister says

Canada's public safety minister cites delays in the federal gun buyback program as a reason for decreased support among police and public confusion.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation investigates deviations in parliamentary amendments from former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his family

The Federal Police has launched an operation to investigate former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his family for alleged misappropriations of parliamentary amendments, executing search warrants across four states and the Federal District.

Feb 26 • 00:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests the arrest of tax analysts in Guarulhos, escalating the crisis between agencies

The Brazilian Federal Police has requested the arrest of three tax analysts from the Federal Revenue under suspicion of usurpation of public function, which has heightened the ongoing crisis between the two government agencies.

Feb 25 • 22:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF carries out search warrants at company and dealership linked to Fernando Bezerra Coelho and sons; operation investigates embezzlement of funds

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted search warrants targeting a construction company and a car dealership associated with former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his sons in an investigation into parliamentary embezzlement.

Feb 25 • 21:37 UTC

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