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A digital influencer was arrested in Pará for racially insulting a traffic officer during a vehicle inspection.

A shooting in Tucumã, southern Pará, Brazil, led to the deaths of two young men and left a teenager injured when assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on them.

Residents of Baião, Brazil, faced severe flooding and damage to homes due to intense rainfall recorded on Wednesday afternoon.

Registrations are now open for a free preparatory course for the National High School Exam (Enem) in Belém, Brazil, offered by SESI Pará, targeting students finishing high school in 2026 or who have already completed their studies.

Sesc Pará has opened registrations for the 50+ University program aimed at older adults to enhance well-being and education.

The Local Organizing Committee has completed an inspection of venues for the upcoming National Para Games in Nigeria, ensuring facilities are ready for the event scheduled for 2026.

A man was shot and killed by military police in Anajás, Brazil, leading to protests as residents claim it was a mistake.

The Federal Police conducted a major operation in Pará targeting corruption involving a federal public servant, resulting in the seizure of luxury cars and cash.

The Netherlands has declined to host the European Para Swimming Championships due to the allowance of Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flags.

The Public Archive of Pará in Belém has reopened after 10 months of renovations, now offering guided visits, lectures, and free access to its extensive historical collection.

The Federal University of Western Pará (Ufopa) holds its first-ever rectory inauguration ceremony in Santarém, marking a significant historical event for the institution.

Croatian para-skiers Dino Sokolović and Lucija Smetiško will carry the Croatian flag at the opening of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Verona.

The Instituto de Desenvolvimento Florestal e da Biodiversidade do Estado do Pará (Ideflor-Bio) has announced a new recruitment process offering 14 immediate positions with salaries ranging from R$ 1,337.05 to R$ 2,186.87.

Indigenous protesters have been blocking a grain terminal's operations in Santarém, Brazil, for over a month as part of their opposition to a government decree that has since been revoked.

About 300 protesters, including residents from traditional riverine communities, occupied the DNIT building in Marabá, Pará, opposing the dredging and blasting of the Pedral do Lourenção as it threatens local livelihoods.

Brazil's justice system upheld a conviction against Volkswagen, ordering the company to pay R$ 165 million for past labor conditions resembling slavery in Pará.

The Mairi Hip-Hop LAB in Pará, Brazil, supports local hip-hop collectives with training and financial aid.

Edinaldo de Assis Gusmão was shot dead by masked men in his home in Inhangapi, Brazil, while his family was threatened but unharmed.

A man was arrested in Brazil for filming and sharing videos of a sloth being mistreated, leading to a rescue operation by local authorities.

The CIEE in Pará has opened 54 internship positions, with applications accepted until February 28.

The Civil Police of Pará arrested a 69-year-old man who posed as a doctor to scam elderly tourists in Belém as part of Operation Mirage.

The Secretary of State for Public Health (Sespa) in Brazil has called for candidates approved in the selective process for urgent health sector vacancies, with a document submission deadline on February 25.

Administrative technicians across three federal universities in Pará, Brazil, have initiated an indefinite strike as part of a national movement aiming to enforce agreements with the federal government.

The unemployment rate in Pará decreased by 21% by the end of 2025, according to a report from Dieese/PA.

The deadline to regularize voter registration is May 6, a necessary step for those wishing to participate in the October 2026 elections in Brazil, with rising demand for electoral services in Santarém, Pará.

A 16-year-old named José Antônio tragically drowned in the Arraias River while enjoying a day with friends.

An 18-year-old man named Ricardo Barreto Alves was found buried in a forest area in Canaã dos Carajás, Brazil, following a tip-off to his mother.

TV Liberal in Pará has begun its 50th-anniversary celebrations by unveiling a new commemorative seal and a 3D logo update during its evening news broadcast.

The registration period for students wishing to obtain the 2026 intermunicipal student ID in Pará begins on Tuesday, with deadlines for applications and institutional accreditation.

Four Indigenous individuals from the Gavião village died in a tragic accident involving a car and truck in Brazil's Pará state.

A motorcyclist dressed in a delivery uniform shot and killed an ex-convict inside a car in Altamira, Brazil, while the victim was with three other individuals, none of whom were injured.

A motorcyclist was killed after a head-on collision with a truck on BR-158 in southern Pará, Brazil.

A service caravan in the Marajó archipelago will provide fridge exchanges and discounts on electricity bills to residents between February 23 and 26.

The Serasa Debt Negotiation Fair launches in Brazil, offering significant discounts on debts, with participation from over 2,000 companies, especially benefiting consumers in Pará.

Five people were injured in a collision between an ambulance and a pickup truck on the PA-150 highway in Brazil.

In 2025, Pará state in Brazil is reported to have seven of the ten protected areas most affected by deforestation in the Amazon, according to Imazon's report.

Researches and residents have discovered massive mortality of fish eggs below the Belo Monte hydroelectric dam in Pará, Brazil, raising concerns about its impact on fish reproduction.

Colégio Paes de Carvalho in Belém has ended the mandatory skirt requirement for school uniforms following a recommendation from the Pará Public Ministry and student consultations.

A team of firefighters in Tucuruí, Pará, became stranded in a river after their boat collided with a bridge, but fortunately all personnel were rescued unharmed.

The Electoral Regional Court of Pará is sending WhatsApp messages to voters in Belém to encourage voluntary changes of polling places to avoid long queues on election day.

A man named Valdeci Jovino das Neves was shot dead in a bar in Anapu, Pará, Brazil.

A woman was shot dead and her boyfriend was injured in a shooting incident in Ourilândia do Norte, Brazil.

A windstorm in Muaná, Brazil, caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure but resulted in no injuries.

The Federal University of Pará (UFPA) offers free psychological and psychiatric services through its Psychology Clinic to enhance mental health access.

Two cocoa producers from Pará, Brazil, won a gold medal at the 10th Cacao of Excellence, the most prestigious cocoa quality competition in the world.

The court in Pará ordered that 70% of employees of the Funpapa foundation in Belém return to work to ensure essential services continue, with a penalty for non-compliance.

The Brazilian Ministry of Health is accepting applications until Sunday for the 'More Doctors - Now there are specialists' program, offering 54 medical positions across 20 municipalities in Pará.

Indigenous protesters entered the Cargill area in Pará, Brazil, opposing a judicial eviction order related to the government's hydroproject plan.

Residents of Curralinho in Marajó protested demanding improvements in their electricity supply.

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has filed new legal actions against the forced eviction order affecting a port occupied by indigenous protesters in Santarém, Pará.