Maranhenses try to return to Brazil after being prevented from leaving Qatar due to the war in the Middle East
A group of entrepreneurs from Maranhão is stranded in Qatar due to the airport closure caused by the Middle East conflict, trying to return to Brazil.
Search for the missing brothers in Maranhão reaches two months without answers
Efforts to find two missing children in Maranhão, Brazil, have entered their third month with no new leads as search strategies have changed.
Procon notifies gas stations that raised gasoline prices in São Luís after the war in the Middle East
Procon in Maranhão has started notifying gas stations in São Luís for price hikes in gasoline following the crisis caused by the Middle Eastern conflict.
Maranhense artist Marlene Barros opens exhibition on the feminine in Belo Horizonte
Marlene Barros, a prominent artist from Maranhão, Brazil, opens her exhibition "Marlene Barros: Weaving the Feminine" at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil in Belo Horizonte, reflecting on the historical invisibility of women in art.
Bet made in MA hits the Mega-Sena and takes more than R$ 116 thousand in prize
A lottery ticket in Bom Lugar, Maranhão won a prize of R$ 116,186.85 for matching five numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery draw.
Inmet issues three alerts for heavy rains across Maranhão; there are risks of flooding and strong winds
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued three alerts for heavy rain in Maranhão, indicating potential risks of flooding and strong winds across the state.
UFMA opens competition with 91 positions for technicians and teachers; salaries reach R$ 8,000
The Federal University of Maranhão has announced a public competition offering 91 positions for administrative technicians and substitute teachers, with salaries up to R$ 8,058.29.
Civil Police executes search warrants in TO and PB against suspects of fake news using AI involving authorities from MA
The Maranhão Civil Police conducted an operation targeting fake news generated using artificial intelligence against public officials, with searches executed in Tocantins and Paraíba.
Inspection finds expired products and sterilization failures in salons in São Luís following action by MP-MA
Health inspections in São Luís uncovered expired products and sterilization failures in beauty salons after an investigation by the Maranhão Public Ministry.
In 72 hours, more than half of the expected rainfall for March fell in Grande Ilha
In just three days, the Grande Ilha region of Brazil received over half the expected rainfall for March, prompting weather alerts and causing flooding in various areas.
Accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities mark the Maranhão Carnival
The Maranhão Carnival 2026 featured record attendance, with inclusive transportation services provided for people with disabilities to ensure their participation.
Maranhão Court orders improvements at City Market after vendors' demands
The Maranhão Court has mandated improvements in the City Market of São Luís to enhance working conditions for vendors following complaints.
Police arrest suspect of leading criminal faction and seize submachine gun on BR-135
Police in Maranhão arrested a suspect allegedly leading a criminal faction and seized a submachine gun during a traffic stop.
Court orders the State to complete renovations in two schools in Açailândia
A court in Maranhão has ordered that renovations at two schools in Açailândia be completed within 30 days.
Court prohibits São Luís from making new temporary hires for the education network
A court in Maranhão has prohibited the municipality of São Luís from conducting new selection processes for temporary teaching positions due to a civil action from the Public Ministry of Maranhão.
MP-MA takes action against 11 beauty salons in São Luís, highlighting serious sterilization failures and health risks
The Public Prosecutor's Office of Maranhão has initiated legal action against 11 beauty salons in São Luís due to serious sanitation and health risks.
Federal Police arrests suspect of cryptocurrency fraud in Imperatriz during operation in Maranhão
A man was arrested in Imperatriz, Maranhão, as part of a federal investigation into electronic fraud involving cryptocurrencies and money laundering.
VIDEO: PF carries out operation investigating 'purchase of resignation' scheme of candidates in Caxias, MA
The Federal Police conducted a major operation investigating an alleged scheme of bribing candidates to withdraw from elections in Caxias, Maranhão.
Maranhão Public Ministry requests urgent regularization of semi-urban transport in Rosário
The Maranhão Public Ministry has urgently requested the regulation of semi-urban transport services in Rosário from state and municipal authorities.
Court determines the detention of a teenager suspected of killing a 2-year-old baby in MA
A court in Maranhão has ordered the provisional detention of a 15-year-old girl suspected of murdering a 2-year-old baby in Penalva.
House collapses in voçoroca after heavy rain in Maranhão
A house collapsed in the Frei Alberto neighborhood of Grajaú, Maranhão, due to heavy rains causing significant erosion in the area.
Residents block BR-222 and demand infrastructure improvements on the highway in MA
Residents blocked BR-222 in Maranhão, Brazil, demanding urgent infrastructure improvements due to poor road conditions.
Federal Revenue and Civil Police seize electronic devices in operation against tax fraud in MA
The Civil Police of Maranhão, with the support of the Federal Revenue, conducted an operation against tax fraud in Imperatriz, seizing 19 high-value electronic devices.
Teenagers apprehended for involvement in rape cases and crime dissemination on social media in MA
Two teenagers were apprehended in Maranhão, Brazil, for their involvement in vulnerable rape cases and the sharing of videos of the crimes on social media.
VIDEO: Fugitive from Justice takes family hostage, shoots at police, and is arrested after 6 hours of negotiation in Maranhão
A fugitive named Markus Vinícios Soares do Nascimento was arrested after holding three hostages and engaging in a shootout with police in Maranhão, Brazil.
MA receives warning of great danger for heavy rains and accumulated rainfall this Monday (2); see affected areas
Maranhão's National Meteorology Institute has issued severe weather alerts for heavy rainfall across several municipalities.
Operation Carnival 2026 ensures tranquility in ferryboat crossings in MA
Operation Carnival 2026 successfully managed over 71,000 ferryboat passengers in Maranhão, Brazil, ensuring a safe and smooth transit despite increased traffic.
Partner kills woman and takes his own life in the interior of MA; 13-year-old son tried to intervene
A tragic incident in Maranhão, Brazil, where a woman was fatally stabbed by her partner, who subsequently took his own life, while their 13-year-old son attempted to intervene.
Amid attacks by Israel and the US on Iran, woman from Maranhão reports tension and says she took shelter in a bunker with a group
A woman from Maranhão, Brazil, described her tense experiences during a trip to Israel as the country and the US conducted attacks against Iran, forcing her and a group to seek shelter in a bunker for safety.
Maranhão may register up to 400 mm of rain in March; understand what causes the phenomenon
Maranhão is expected to receive around 400 mm of rain in March, driven by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) activity.
Did you see? Survivors of the accident on BR-153 return to MA, nurse stabbed by ex-husband, and other news of the week on g1 MA
Survivors of a bus accident on BR-153 return to Maranhão, a nurse is stabbed by her ex-husband, and other news highlights from the week in Maranhão, Brazil.
Suspects arrested in the death of a merchant; victim was killed inside his own store in Bacabal
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of participating in the murder of a merchant in Bacabal, Maranhão.
Applications Open for Free AI Course for YouTube; Content Creators from MA Can Sign Up
Content creators in Maranhão can enroll in a free AI training program aimed at enhancing their YouTube video production skills.
VIDEO: Airplane with more than half a ton of cocaine seized by the Police after emergency landing in the interior of MA
The Maranhão State Military Police seized an airplane carrying approximately 515 kilograms of cocaine after an emergency landing in a farm in João Lisboa, Brazil.
Two bets from Maranhão hit the Mega-Sena quina and take home 229 thousand together
Two bets from Maranhão won a total of R$ 229,091.51 in the Mega-Sena lottery after matching five numbers in a recent draw.
Fake consortium seller suspected of scamming in PI and other states is arrested in DF
A businessman suspected of scamming in Piauí, Amapá, Maranhão, Roraima, and Goiás was arrested in the Federal District for fraud in car financing and consortium sales.
Red alert for intense rains: storms cause damage in Grande Ilha and Civil Defense reinforces warnings
The State Civil Defense has issued alerts via text messages to residents in risk areas in Maranhão due to heavy rainfall affecting the region since Saturday morning.
Bones found in railway construction in Maranhão are from a long-necked dinosaur
Bones discovered nearly five years ago in a railway construction site in Davinópolis, Maranhão, belong to a new species of dinosaur named Dasosaurus tocantinensis, which lived approximately 120 million years ago.
Inmet issues new orange alert for heavy rains in MA; there is a risk of intense winds between 60 and 100 km/h
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a new orange alert for heavy rains and strong winds in the Maranhão state of Brazil.
Projects from Maranhão win state stage of the Transformative Educator Award and advance to national finals
Three education projects from Maranhão, Brazil, have won the state stage of the Transformative Educator Award and will represent the state in the national finals.
Applications are open for 300 vacancies in health-related specializations in MA; find out who can enroll
Applications are now open for 300 specialization courses in health, coordinated by the Maranhão State Health Department for professionals working in the Unified Health System (SUS).
Maranhão State Finance Department audits ICMS credits and refunds R$ 3.5 billion in MA
The Maranhão State Finance Department is auditing ICMS credits declared by companies in the state, resulting in more than R$ 3.5 billion refunds due to inconsistencies.
Civil Police of Maranhão recovers 150 cell phones in new phase of the My Phone Back program
The Civil Police of Maranhão has recovered 150 stolen cell phones in a recent operation under the My Phone Back program, which aims to combat mobile phone theft in the state.
Registrations for the University Transport Card in MA remain open until March 13
Registrations for the University Transport Card in Maranhão are open until March 13, providing financial aid for students' daily transportation.
Maranhão Carnival breaks record and establishes itself among the largest parties in Brazil
The Maranhão Carnival 2026 has achieved a record attendance and strengthened its position as one of Brazil's largest public carnivals, attracting over 5.4 million attendees.
Selection process for community agents in Zé Doca suspended due to suspected manipulation of scores and 'resurrection' of candidates
The selection process for community health agents in Zé Doca, Brazil, has been suspended following allegations of score manipulation and the appearance of absent candidates at the top of the results.
Portuguese police investigate whether body found in the city of Viseu belongs to a missing woman from Maranhão for eight months
Portuguese authorities are investigating a body found in Viseu to determine if it belongs to Francisca Maria dos Santos, a 44-year-old woman missing for eight months.
Contests and selection processes in Maranhão: what is already open and what is coming in March
The article reports on open public contests and selection processes in Maranhão, Brazil, highlighting opportunities available for individuals with different educational backgrounds.
Per capita income varies from R$ 1,219 in Maranhão to R$ 4,538 in the DF; see IBGE ranking
Brazil's per capita household income was reported at R$ 2,316 per month in 2025, with significant disparities among states.
Drug depot closed in downtown São Luís and man arrested in the act
A drug storage facility in downtown São Luís, Brazil, was shut down by police, leading to the arrest of a man for drug trafficking.