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In Mato Grosso, Brazil, nine cases of violence against women were recorded in just seven hours, including domestic and psychological abuse as well as attempts at femicide.

Sinop, a city in Brazil’s Mato Grosso state, has transformed from an agricultural frontier into a model of integrated agriculture and urban development over the past decade.

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 mother and her 6-year-old son tragically died in a motorcycle accident involving a tractor in Ponta Porã, Brazil.

The Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, located in Mato Grosso, offers a natural and spacious environment for elephants formerly kept in captivity, providing them with care and the chance to engage in natural behaviors.

A man was arrested for assaulting and holding his ex-partner captive in Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul.

Traffic in the Parque dos Poderes area of Campo Grande will be restricted this Sunday due to the international COP15 conference.

The article recalls an extreme cold event in the southern region of Mato Grosso in July 1975, just before the state's division, where temperatures dropped to −2.4 °C, leading to snowfall.

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.

Brazil's Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of a new campus for the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Diamantino.

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.

Dr. Cristina Guimarães Inocêncio, a clinical oncologist and director at Oncomed, received the prestigious Dante de Oliveira Commendation from the Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly for her contributions to patient care and oncology.

Mato Grosso, Brazil, has transitioned from relentless agricultural expansion to an integrated system of agriculture, livestock, energy, and urban development.

Autumn has started in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, bringing irregular rainfall and higher temperatures than average, with a chance of cooler weather only expected in May.

Ewerton Araujo Roque, known as 'Vampirinho', was arrested in Itanhaém, São Paulo, as a suspected leader of the criminal faction Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC).

A retired judge and several others were sentenced for participating in a scheme that defrauded the public budget of Campo Grande, Brazil.

The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) is offering registrations for an ecological birdwatching trail guided by Professor Simone Mamede.

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

A jaguar was rescued from a canal at the PCH Beleza hydroelectric plant in Brazil after a coordinated effort involving firefighters and environmental authorities.

The government of Mato Grosso do Sul has launched the MS Trifásico program to enhance access to three-phase electricity in rural areas, impacting around 15,000 residents.

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 Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has launched an investigation into the expenditure of R$ 1 million for the participation of the Flor Ribeirinha cultural group in a US event.

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 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.

Heavy rainfall in Maracaju, Brazil, led to severe flooding, with over 125 millimeters falling within 40 minutes, overwhelming the city's drainage system.

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.

Two civil police officers in Brazil were arrested during a federal operation targeting organized crime involved in smuggling and corruption.

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.

A touring stage truck will begin a cultural circuit in 40 municipalities of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, offering free performances in theater, dance, and circus as part of a government initiative to increase cultural access in smaller towns.

The Mato Grosso Court of Justice upheld the conviction of cattle rancher Claudecy Oliveira Lemes for environmental crimes, including maintaining livestock on an embargoed area in the Pantanal.

Fishermen in the Pantanal region of Mato Grosso, Brazil, have long faced difficulties accessing potable water for consumption, according to a local community representative.

A 3.1 magnitude tremor was recorded near Cocalinho, Brazil, with no reported injuries, and the local population did not feel the quake.

A man suspected of fatally stabbing his ex-mother-in-law in Chapada dos Guimarães has been arrested in Rio de Janeiro.

A timber company was fined R$ 1.5 million for illegal logging and deforestation in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, during a police operation.

The Justice Court of Mato Grosso do Sul has increased the sentences for Christian Campoçano Leithem and Stephanie de Jesus, who were convicted for the death of their 2-year-old daughter Sophia Ocampo, totaling over 66 years in prison.

International migrants living in Mato Grosso do Sul can now sign up for a free Portuguese course aimed at integration into Brazil.

More than 140 children and teenagers in Mato Grosso do Sul have lost their mothers to femicide in the past two years, according to state public ministry data.

The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) has announced a public competition for higher education professors with 44 positions available, offering salaries that can exceed R$ 8,000 based on qualifications and hours worked.

Eleven people were arrested in Brazil for their alleged involvement in a scheme diverting 701 tons of soybeans from a farm in Mato Grosso.

The construction of the Fico railway project in Brazil is at risk of delay due to conflicts with indigenous communities, with 20% of the project currently stalled.

Chile has increased its beef imports from Mato Grosso by 52.4% in January compared to the same period last year, making it the third-largest market for beef from the state.

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul has opened an inquiry into the backlog of almost 500 patients waiting for a Holter 24-hour exam in Campo Grande.

A heron became trapped in an air conditioning unit at a car dealership in Alto Araguaia, Brazil, and was safely rescued by firefighters.

Influencer Nicole Bertuci Malagutti humorously tackles stereotypes about residents of Mato Grosso in a series of viral videos.

The Federal Revenue Service of Brazil anticipates receiving 647,829 Income Tax declarations from the state of Mato Grosso do Sul for 2026, with the submission period starting on March 23 and ending on May 29.

A man is being sought by the police in Campo Grande for allegedly killing a young man over a debt and shooting at a family.

The Court of Mato Grosso has ruled against the Centro Educacional Cuiabá (CEDUC) for illegally offering educational courses and selling diplomas.

The Attorney General's Office of Mato Grosso do Sul is accepting applications for an internship program with a monthly scholarship and transportation assistance.