Suspicions that a young man stole drugs from his group motivated his assassination in Porteirinha, says police
The police in Minas Gerais have arrested three suspects in connection with the assassination of a 25-year-old man, believed to be related to drug theft within his group.
Lages Dam in Porteirinha Still at Risk of Breaking, Residents Should Not Return
Residents evacuated from the area surrounding the Lages Dam in Porteirinha should not return due to the imminent risk of a dam failure, as confirmed by the local fire department.
After reports of gunshots, police find young man dead with five shots in the street of Porteirinha
A 25-year-old man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in Porteirinha, Brazil, following reports of gunfire.
Porteirinha (MG) evacuates residents from homes after risk of water catchment dam rupture
The city of Porteirinha in northern Minas Gerais declared a state of emergency due to the risk of rupture of a water catchment dam, leading to the evacuation of over 100 residents.
Dam in Porteirinha: video shows the reservoir's situation with risk of bursting this Monday (2)
A video released by the Fire Department highlights the critical condition of the Lages Dam in Porteirinha, Brazil, which is at imminent risk of bursting following heavy rains that have damaged parts of its structure.
Federal Government recognizes emergency situation in Porteirinha after risk of dam rupture
The Federal Government of Brazil has acknowledged an emergency situation in Porteirinha due to the risk of a dam rupture after heavy rainfall in the region.
Civil Defense orders immediate evacuation in Porteirinha due to risk of dam rupture
The Civil Defense of Porteirinha has issued an immediate evacuation order due to the imminent risk of the Lajes Dam rupturing after heavy rainfall in the region.
Firefighters recover body of man who disappeared after car was swept away by floodwaters in Porteirinha
Firefighters in Brazil recovered the body of a 42-year-old man who went missing after his car was swept away in floodwaters.
Man disappears after car swept away by current in Porteirinha
A 42-year-old man has disappeared after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in Porteirinha, Brazil.
Man falls from a 7-meter cliff and jumps into a lagoon after being caught packaging drugs in the woods
A man fell from a seven-meter cliff while attempting to escape police after being caught packaging drugs in a wooded area in Porteirinha, Brazil.
Police Operation Foils Possible Attack During Cavalcade in Northern MG
A police operation in Nova Porteirinha, Brazil, prevented a potential attack during a cavalcade, resulting in four arrests and the seizure of weapons and ammunition.
Young man serving time for drug trafficking is arrested selling drugs at the house where he lived with his parents
A 20-year-old man on an open prison sentence for drug trafficking was arrested for selling drugs at his parents' home in Porteirinha after police received complaints about the activity.