Resident rescued from roof after being trapped by landslide in Serra do RJ
A resident was rescued from the roof of a house after being trapped due to a landslide in Bom Jardim, Rio de Janeiro.
Landslide hits RJ-130 in Teresópolis and section operates on half track
A landslide affected the RJ-130 highway in Teresópolis, leading to traffic restrictions and an emergency intervention planned for the area.
Man dragged by flood in Paraty (RJ) is saved by a chain of residents
A man swept away by a flood in Paraty was saved by residents who formed a human chain to rescue him.
RJ Deputy Rodrigo Bacellar is indicted for allegedly leaking information to Comando Vermelho
State Deputy Rodrigo Bacellar has been indicted along with four others for allegedly leaking confidential information to members of the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.
Man dies after being struck by landslide in Angra dos Reis, RJ
A 50-year-old man died in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, after being hit by a landslide caused by heavy rain.
VIDEO: Man dragged by flood current saved by human chain in Paraty, RJ
A man being swept away by floodwaters in Paraty, Brazil, was rescued by a human chain during a severe rainstorm.
Storm leaves 400 homeless and triggers sirens in Angra dos Reis (RJ)
A heavy storm in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, has left 392 people homeless and triggered evacuation alerts across numerous neighborhoods due to excessive rainfall.
RJ leads recruitment and will incorporate 159 women as soldiers in the Army for the first time
From March 2nd, for the first time, young women will officially join the Brazilian Armed Forces as soldiers, led by Rio de Janeiro, which has the highest number of female recruits.
Giraffe Case: Justice condemns leaders of BioPark for fraud and mistreatment; 4 died in RJ
Federal Justice in Brazil has condemned leaders of BioPark for fraudulent importing and mistreatment of giraffes, resulting in four deaths.
Gaeco targets gang in RJ that sold fake health plans using name of operator from the interior of SP
A criminal organization in Rio de Janeiro has been dismantled for selling fraudulent health insurance plans, misleading victims by using the name of a legitimate provider from São Paulo.
RJ is under a red alert from Inmet for flooding and forecast of storms until the end of the weekend
The state of Rio de Janeiro is experiencing a red alert for flooding and storm risks due to heavy rains, with significant rainfall expected in the coming days.
RJ brothers who were lost for 60 hours on Pico da Bandeira recount how they faced days without water and food: 'hallucinations'
Two siblings lost in Brazil's Pico da Bandeira for 60 hours share their harrowing experience of survival and hallucinations due to hunger and dehydration.
Civil Police arrests 5 in operation against rifle trafficking scheme in RJ and two states
Five individuals were arrested in Brazil as part of an operation targeting a drug and arms trafficking network, particularly focusing on rifles.
Check the weather forecast in cities of RJ with the arrival of ZCAS at the end of February
Cities in Rio de Janeiro are expected to experience instability and the risk of heavy storms due to the arrival of the South Atlantic Convergence Zone (ZCAS).
Project Solo Vivo will provide technical assistance and mechanization to 600 producers in RJ in 2026
The Project Solo Vivo aims to assist 600 rural producers in Rio de Janeiro starting in 2026.
Bodies of explosion victims in RJ are already in Sergipe where they will be buried
The bodies of two victims from a fuel distribution company explosion in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, have been transported back to their home state of Sergipe for burial.
Woman arrested suspected of amputating her mother's toes in RJ
A woman was arrested in Itaperuna, Brazil, for allegedly amputating her mother's toes, prompting an investigation into domestic violence and the woman's mental health.
Barrett keeps Raptors struggles in perspective
RJ Barrett reflects on the Toronto Raptors' ability to grow despite losses to top NBA teams, emphasizing their progression since last season.
'Even without seeing, I chose to be seen': candidate from RJ with visual impairment competes in Miss Plus Size 2026
Ana Lubel, a visually impaired contestant from Rio de Janeiro, is participating in the Miss Plus Size Nacional Online 2026, viewing it as a platform for empowerment and resilience.
RJ court upholds conviction of former anesthetist for rape during childbirth
The Rio de Janeiro court confirmed the 30-year prison sentence of former anesthetist Giovanni Quintella Bezerra for the rape of two patients during childbirth.
MP-RJ resumes investigation into 'rachadinha' against Carlos Bolsonaro
The Attorney General's Office of Rio de Janeiro has reopened an investigation into ex-councilor Carlos Bolsonaro regarding allegations of 'rachadinha' practices in his former office.
Gracyanne Barbosa joins the Republicans and confirms pre-candidacy for federal deputy in RJ
Influencer Gracyanne Barbosa has confirmed her pre-candidacy for the federal deputy position in Rio de Janeiro after affiliating with the Republicans party.
Against Paes' candidacy in RJ, PL's 'metropolitan' slate repeats Garotinho's tactic in 1998
The announcement of Douglas Ruas' candidacy for governor of Rio de Janeiro recalls the 1998 election battle between César Maia and Anthony Garotinho.
Cinema in RJ offers promotion for those who come in flip-flops in response to 'Sirât' director
A cinema in Rio de Janeiro has launched an unusual promotion allowing patrons to pay half price if they attend in flip-flops, responding to controversial comments made by the director of 'Sirât'.
Man floating in lagoon prompts firefighters to rescue 'body' in RJ, but he was just sleeping
A man was mistaken for a dead body floating in a lagoon in Saquarema, Brazil, but was found to be merely sleeping after firefighters arrived.
Daughter of former police chief in RJ, accused in Marielle case, seeks responsible analysis of evidence and believes in acquittal
The daughter of Rivaldo Barbosa, a former police chief and defendant in the Marielle Franco murder case, expresses hope for her father's acquittal during the trial that began in Brazil's Supreme Court.
Heavy rain hits the North Zone region of Rio and the weather remains unstable in RJ with risks of new storms
Heavy rainfall has once again affected parts of Rio de Janeiro, particularly in the North Zone, leading to disasters and continued weather instability in the region.
Elderly woman drowns in São João de Meriti (RJ) and 600 are displaced after rains in the city
An 85-year-old woman drowned in São João de Meriti during heavy rainfall that displaced around 600 residents.
Footage shows frog resisting snake attack in Macaé, RJ
A rare video captures a helmeted tree frog successfully resisting a water snake attack in Macaé, Brazil.
Police investigate death of 25-year-old man shot in a bar in Queimados, RJ
Police are investigating the shooting death of a 25-year-old man in a bar in Queimados, Brazil, following a dispute he tried to mediate.
Operation Spoiler: police target fugitives for robbery, murder, and receiving stolen goods in RJ
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro has arrested 66 fugitives involved in serious crimes during a new phase of Operation Spoiler.
RJ has the best January in history for international tourism with 289,000 foreigners
Rio de Janeiro recorded a historic peak in international tourism for January 2026, welcoming 289,255 foreign visitors, a 17% increase from the previous year.
Dog seen being thrown from a bridge in Campos, RJ; police investigate
A dog was reported to be thrown from the Leonel Brizola Bridge in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil, prompting a police investigation and public outrage.
Security forces in RJ arrested 731 people during Carnival
During Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, security forces arrested 731 individuals, marking a notable decrease in crime rates involving tourists compared to previous years.
Bodies of two workers found in fuel tank after explosion in RJ
The bodies of two workers missing after an explosion in a fuel tank in Volta Redonda, Brazil, were found following the incident that also left another worker seriously injured.
Moraes extends deadline for sending images of the mega-operation in Alemão and Penha; RJ has another 20 days
Minister Alexandre de Moraes extends the deadline for the Rio de Janeiro government to submit images from a police operation that resulted in significant casualties.
Learn Who the Sergipanos Were Who Died in Tank Explosion in RJ
Two young men from Sergipe, Brazil, lost their lives in a fuel tank explosion in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro.
Young woman stabbed in RJ begins to breathe without the aid of devices, says mother
Alana Anísio Rosa, a 20-year-old woman from São Gonçalo, Brazil, who was severely injured in a stabbing incident, has started breathing without medical assistance after being hospitalized since February 6.
Explosion in fuel tank leaves one injured and two missing in Volta Redonda (RJ)
An explosion at a fuel tank in Volta Redonda, Brazil, has resulted in one injury and two missing persons, all of whom were employees of a contractor.
Secretary of Petrópolis (RJ) arrested on suspicion of having raped an 8-year-old child
The Housing Secretary of Petrópolis, Guilherme Moreira, was arrested under suspicion of having sexually assaulted an 8-year-old girl.
Video shows desperation and execution inside convenience store in Northern RJ
A violent shooting incident occurred at a fuel station in São Fidélis, Northern Brazil, resulting in one death and two injuries as customers sought shelter amid gunfire.
Did you see? Shakira fan who paid R$ 5 for a ticket will not go to the show in RJ, thieves steal boat and flee on foot and car crashes with bus
A Shakira fan who paid R$ 5 for a ticket in 1997 will miss the artist's upcoming free show in Rio de Janeiro to pursue a larger dream of dancing internationally in Portugal in 2027.
Rio das Flores receives Mobile Justice from TRE next week
Rio das Flores will host the Mobile Justice initiative from TRE-RJ from February 24 to 26 to facilitate access to electoral services.
Rio das Flores receives Itinerant Justice from TRE next week
Rio das Flores, Brazil, will host an Itinerant Justice initiative from the Electoral Regional Court (TRE-RJ) from February 24 to 26 to facilitate access to electoral services.
Police say the death of a councilman in Magé, RJ, was planned; man is at large
The police have concluded that the murder of councilman Silmar Braga in Magé was a premeditated act linked to political rivalry.
Carnival 2026 in RJ, Série Ouro: See all the scores from the results
The results of the Série Ouro for Carnival 2026 in Rio de Janeiro have begun to be evaluated to determine which samba schools will compete in the elite tier for 2027.
Capoeira master had a gun pointed at his head two days before being executed in Niterói, RJ
Paulinho Sabiá, a 65-year-old capoeira master, was shot and killed in Niterói just two days after surviving an attempted shooting where a gun jammed on him.
Paes announces Jane Reis as vice for the Government of RJ and says he will leave the city hall on March 20
Mayor Eduardo Paes announced he will leave his position on March 20 to run for state governor of Rio de Janeiro, naming Jane Reis as his running mate.
Harmony is the first tiebreaker criterion in the evaluation of the samba schools' parade of the Gold Series
The League RJ has announced that harmony will be the primary tiebreaker criterion for the samba schools' parade evaluations in the Gold Series.
RJ-186 highway presents precarious conditions in Noroeste Fluminense
The RJ-186 highway, a key link between Noroeste Fluminense and Zona da Mata Mineira, is in poor condition, raising concerns among daily drivers.