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A 23-year-old woman was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after threatening family members and attempting to set her mother-in-law's house on fire while two children were present.

A couple accused of murdering their 40-day-old baby is set to stand trial in Mato Grosso, Brazil, next week after forensic evidence contradicted initial claims of accidental death.

A 58-year-old woman in Canarana, Brazil, has requested urgent protective measures against her 15-year-old grandson following instances of psychological violence and aggressive behavior.

A decomposed body with tied hands and feet was discovered in the Rio Vermelho in Brazil's MT state over the weekend.

A fire in Cuiabá, Brazil, destroyed two vehicles and damaged a food product store, but no injuries were reported.

A 42-year-old woman in Brazil was stabbed by her partner during a domestic dispute but sought help from a police patrol that was nearby.

A two-month-old baby was taken deceased to a healthcare facility in Sinop, Brazil, and the parents have been detained on suspicions of culpable homicide and mistreatment.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo disclosed that he suffered from repeated laryngitis and continuous fatigue before being diagnosed with severe sleep apnea in 2020.

A 45-year-old motorcyclist named Celso Chauça died in a collision with a tow truck on MT-441 in Nova Canaã do Norte, Brazil.

Three individuals were arrested on suspicion of breaking into an electronics store in Nova Ubiratã, Brazil, and stealing several items including cell phones.

A 12-year-old girl was hospitalized in Brazil after showing signs of intoxication from consuming vodka, with a 19-year-old man suspected of providing her the alcohol.

Police in Brazil report that the wives of key suspects in a drug trafficking operation used their bank accounts to launder approximately R$ 54 million between 2022 and 2024.

Rafael Germano Gil dos Santos, a major gang leader from Mato Grosso, was arrested in Santa Catarina during a police operation targeting drug distribution in Cuiabá.

A 23-year-old mother has reunited with her three-year-old daughter after a three-month struggle to get her back from the father, who refused to return the child in Cuiabá, Brazil.

Two members of a criminal faction were convicted of extorting merchants by charging an illegal 'water fee' in Brazil's Mato Grosso state, reportedly collecting over R$ 1.5 million through intimidation tactics.

A firefighter in Brazil detailed an 8-hour rescue mission of an adult jaguar that became trapped in a hydropower plant in Juscimeira.

A 14-year-old student was injured after being assaulted by a 16-year-old classmate outside a school in Sorriso, Brazil.

The Environmental Military Police conducted an operation against illegal deforestation in the cerrado region near Cuiabá, Brazil.

Twelve workers were rescued from a farm in Brazil, where they were living in degrading conditions and subjected to labor analogous to slavery.

Ten individuals were arrested in Brazil during a police operation targeting a criminal faction involved in drug trafficking and money laundering activities.

Hemocenters in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande, Brazil, are open for blood donations today due to critical shortages of certain blood types.

A jaguar was rescued from a power plant channel in Juscimeira, Brazil, after teams worked overnight to safely extract the animal.

A jaguar was found in a precarious situation trapped in a canal at a power plant in Brazil's Juscimeira, prompting a coordinated rescue operation.

A clinic network related to the death of a Mega-Sena lottery winner has been ordered to refund R$ 13.8 thousand to a patient due to a defective prosthesis, as well as pay R$ 8 thousand in damages.

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has opened an investigation into potential conflict of interest involving state deputy Valmir Moretto, who celebrated a hospital bidding process shortly after its signing.

The municipality of Rondolândia in Brazil has been ordered by the court to start its school year within 72 hours or face a daily fine due to an extended delay in classes.

Three individuals were arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for defrauding elderly people by posing as social assistance agents and offering fake basic food baskets.

Two electricians were arrested in Rondonópolis, Brazil, for scamming residents by conducting fake energy inspections and demanding payments to avoid fines.

Mato Grosso has over 203,000 voters without registered biometrics, representing 7.89% of the electorate, prompting electoral authorities to initiate registration drives from March 19 to 27.

A man set his own car on fire in Sorriso, Brazil, after learning from a mechanic friend that the vehicle was worth less than R$ 5,000.

Two men were arrested and injured after a confrontation with the Police during a chase following a house invasion and kidnapping incident in Rondonópolis, Brazil.

A 66-year-old pickup driver died in an accident involving three trucks on BR-163 in Sinop, Brazil.

A driver lost his life after being trapped in the wreckage of his truck following a collision with another cargo vehicle on BR-070 in Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Rodrigo da Cunha Barbosa, son of the former governor of Mato Grosso, will wear an electronic bracelet as part of his sentence for corruption and organized crime.

A lawyer in Brazil has had his driver's license suspended after being charged with hitting and killing a pedestrian in a traffic incident.

A 76-year-old man has been arrested in Sinop, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing his 7-year-old great-granddaughter and a 10-year-old friend.

Two infants in Sorriso, Brazil, choked within 24 hours, but were successfully rescued and are recovering well after prompt medical attention.

Twenty-five military police officers in Brazil were promoted for bravery following their involvement in a controversial operation that resulted in 18 deaths in Tocantins.

Five women are serving sentences in a police station in Alta Floresta due to overcrowding in the local prison, raising concerns among law enforcement.

Water and sewage rates in Várzea Grande could increase by over 24%, pending municipal approval.

The Colíder Hydroelectric Power Plant has completed the refilling of its reservoir, six months after structural flaws were identified by the Public Ministry of the state, leading to environmental damage.

The mayor of Luciara has revoked a law granting public land to a public servant who is the daughter-in-law of a local councilman, following a ruling by the state's Court of Accounts deeming the donation illegal.

The state government has raised its offer for the Santa Casa Hospital in Cuiabá to R$ 30 million following discussions with creditors who countered the previous offer of R$ 20 million.

The deadline for bidding on the construction of BRT terminals in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande, Brazil, has been extended to March 31, with an estimated cost of R$ 130.7 million.

Deputy Valmir Moretto's celebration of a hospital bidding result has sparked suspicion of conflict of interest due to the involvement of companies he is associated with.

The Mato Grosso State Court of Accounts (TCE-MT) has archived an investigation regarding a potential loss of R$ 7.2 million due to the payment for unused ICU beds in Nova Mutum during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Valquíria Aparecida de Lima Sobral, 43, was found dead with gunshot wounds in her home in Nova Maringá, Brazil, with no suspects identified yet.

A 29-year-old man was arrested after assaulting a court officer and leading police on a 100-kilometer chase that ended with him flipping his car in Santa Rita do Trivelato, Brazil.

A prison officer in Brazil was arrested for driving under the influence and shooting at civilians in various locations in Várzea Grande.

A police operation in Brazil dismantled an interstate drug trafficking network specializing in delivery services in the states of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, and São Paulo.