Piauí Government announces works for Jaicós water supply system and Parnaíba reservoir
The Governor of Piauí announced significant investments in water infrastructure and drainage, including the construction of a water supply system in Jaicós and a reservoir in Parnaíba, with a total investment exceeding R$ 200 million.
Neurosurgery service in Parnaíba celebrates 4 years with 12 thousand attendances
The neurosurgery service at the Hospital Estadual Dirceu Arcoverde in Parnaíba has reached a significant milestone of 12,482 emergency treatments in four years.
Video: river floods and reaches houses and farmland of riverside dwellers in Southwest Piauí
Heavy rains in Piauí caused the Parnaíba River to flood, inundating rural farmland and isolating homes in Uruçuí.
Owner of beverage depot arrested: ex-employee may have facilitated theft of over 100 crates of beer in PI
A beverage depot owner was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen goods after over 100 crates of beer were reported stolen from a supermarket in Parnaíba, Piauí.
Owner of beverage depot arrested with over 100 stolen cases of beer in PI
A beverage depot owner in Parnaíba, Piauí, was arrested for receiving more than 100 cases of stolen beer from a supermarket.
Homeless woman stabbed in cemetery in PI; suspect arrested trying to flee
A homeless woman was stabbed in a cemetery in Parnaíba, Piauí, with a suspect arrested while attempting to escape.
Elderly woman and 10 animals rescued from negligence in the Piauí coast
A 74-year-old woman and ten animals were rescued from a house in poor hygienic conditions in Parnaíba, Piauí, during an operation following complaints of neglect.
Elderly man sentenced to 12 years for assaulting a vulnerable person is arrested on the coast of Piauí
A 60-year-old man was arrested in Parnaíba, Piauí, after being sentenced to 12 years for the crime of sexual assault against a vulnerable person.
Man arrested suspected of pointing a replica gun at his daughter's head and threatening his ex-partner in PI
A 32-year-old man was arrested in Parnaíba, Brazil, for threatening his ex-partner by pointing a replica gun at his underage daughter's head.
Dirty water is visibly dumped into the Parnaíba River, community reports; 'always green,' says fisherman
The community near the Parnaíba River has reported alarming pollution, with visible sewage being dumped into the water, raising health concerns.
Young man found dead one day after disappearing in a river in Piauí
A young man named Luís da Silva Rego was found dead a day after disappearing in the Parnaíba River in Miguel Alves, Piauí.
Police dog that was hit by a truck during training is buried: 'society loses a warrior'
K9 Colt, a police dog in Brazil, was buried after being killed in an accident during a routine training exercise.
Police dog dies after being hit by a truck during training in Piauí
K9 police dog Colt died after being struck by a dump truck during a routine training exercise in Parnaíba, Piauí.
Car overturns in accident involving four vehicles on the coast of Piauí; two people injured
Two individuals were injured in a four-vehicle accident in Parnaíba, Piauí, where one car overturned.
Dog who died tied up and without water had no food and was covered in ticks, says police
A dog in Parnaíba, Piauí, died in abusive conditions, tied up without food or water, while another dog was rescued and the owner is now in custody.
Dog chained and without water dies during rescue in Piauí; man arrested for mistreatment
A dog died during a rescue in Piauí, Brazil, after being found chained and without water, leading to the arrest of its owner for animal mistreatment.
'Super Marijuana': more than 28 kg seized on the coast of PI after report of 'strong smell'
Authorities in Brazil seized over 28 kg of a variant of marijuana known as 'supermarijuana' following an anonymous report in Parnaíba.
17-year-old teenager shot dead in square in the coastal region of Piauí; another was injured
A 17-year-old teenager was shot dead and another wounded in Parnaíba, Brazil, due to an attack by unidentified assailants.
Suspect of robbing a gas station arrested in PI; homemade gun seized
A man suspected of robbing a gas station in Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil, was arrested with a homemade firearm.
Garbage collectors go viral with dance moves during garbage collection in PI, accumulating over 1 million views
Three garbage collectors from Parnaíba, Brazil, have gone viral on social media by dancing during their night shifts, garnering over a million views and spreading joy among children.
Bar is closed after drug seizure and complaints of disturbance of peace on the coast of Piauí
A bar in Parnaíba, Piauí was closed indefinitely by police following repeated criminal activity including drug trafficking and noise disturbances.
Pizzeria serves free pizza to garbage collectors for 4 years in Piauí: 'doing good without looking at who'
A pizzeria in Parnaíba, Piauí, has gained attention for providing free pizzas and soda to garbage collectors every Friday for the past four years.
Woman dies after being beaten with a helmet by her own partner in Alto Parnaíba, MA
A 33-year-old woman named Laurinha Limeira died after being beaten by her partner with a helmet, following four days in the hospital in Alto Parnaíba, Maranhão, where the incident occurred.
Nurse arrested for robbery and drug trafficking has his arrest converted to preventive detention in PI
Nurse Roberto Miller Macieira Gau, arrested for robbery and drug trafficking in Parnaíba, had his flagrant arrest converted to preventive detention after a custody hearing.
Video shows motorcyclist fainted on runaway motorcycle for over 6 seconds in PI
A motorcyclist in Parnaíba, Piauí, fell unconscious after a severe accident and remained on his motorcycle as it moved uncontrolled for more than six seconds before crashing into a median.
54-year-old driver dies after car falls into the Parnaíba River in southern Piauí
A 54-year-old driver, identified as Francisco de Assis dos Santos, died after the car he was driving fell into the Parnaíba River in Ribeiro Gonçalves.
Delta of the Parnaíba River registers a 23.6% increase in tourist visitation in January
The Delta of the Parnaíba River experienced a significant 23.6% increase in tourist visits in January 2026 compared to the previous year.
Nurse wanted for robbery in MA arrested in house used for drug trafficking in PI
Nurse Roberto Miller Macieira Gau, sought for robbery in Maranhão, was arrested in Parnaíba, Piauí, where he was suspected of drug trafficking.
Tamanduaí: the smallest anteater in the world has a protected habitat with the planting of seedlings in the Delta of Parnaíba
Communities in the Delta of Parnaíba, Piauí, participated in planting native seedlings that aid in the recovery of coastal areas protecting the habitat of the tamanduaí, the smallest and least known anteater in the world.
Wanted for homicide arrested after being involved in a traffic accident in the coast of Piauí
A man wanted for homicide was arrested by the Federal Highway Police after being involved in a traffic accident on BR-343 in Parnaíba, Piauí, while showing clear signs of intoxication.
72-year-old falls into a two-meter-deep ditch in Piauí and is rescued with injuries
A 72-year-old man was rescued after falling into a two-meter deep ditch in the Mendonça Clark neighborhood of Parnaíba, Piauí, showing signs of intoxication and suffering from various injuries.