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Victim Vitória Leite discusses her recovery after an alcohol explosion injured eight, leaving her family members in critical condition.

The City Council of Rio Branco approved ten new laws, including fee exemptions for people with fibromyalgia and new rules for municipal budget amendments.

Interventions on the Mamédio Bittar Overpass in Rio Branco will take place in three phases, causing traffic disruptions until Friday.

Brazil's Education Minister Camilo Santana announced over R$ 120 million in federal investments for the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) and the Federal Institute of Acre (Ifac) during a visit to Rio Branco.

A Brazilian police officer has been sentenced to over six years in prison for running over and killing a woman in Rio Branco, Acre.

The city council of Rio Branco unanimously approved a law mandating condominium managers to report suspected domestic violence cases against vulnerable groups.

The driver involved in a traffic accident that resulted in the death of mediator Elimar Nascimento Silva will be charged with homicide due to fleeing the scene.

An investigation into medical negligence has been initiated concerning the death of 84-year-old retired teacher Nadir Nazaré Gomes de Souza after poor sodium management in a hospital in Rio Branco, Brazil.

The Theodolina Falcão Macedo School in Rio Branco is offering open admissions for the Education of Young People and Adults (EJA), aimed at those who have not completed basic education.

Around 120 tons of waste were collected in Rio Branco after the Carnival celebrations, raising environmental concerns regarding its disposal and the potential impacts on air and water quality.

A video captures panic and chaos at an airport in Mexico following gunfire incidents.

A community event in Rio Branco offers various services including health, legal aid, debt negotiation, and document issuance, in addition to raising awareness on environmental issues.

Elimar Nascimento Silva, a mediator, died after being hospitalized for over a month following a motorcycle accident in Rio Branco.

The trial of military police officer Alan Melo Martins, accused of running over and killing Silvinha Pereira da Silva in Rio Branco, Brazil, begins this Monday and is expected to conclude Wednesday.

A Sunday explosion involving the use of automotive alcohol for cooking caused severe burns to eight people in Rio Branco, Brazil.

Natasha Silva, a trans woman, was awarded R$ 45,000 by the Labor Court after alleging discrimination in her workplace at the Rio Branco Health Department.

The court in Acre has denied the request to annul the preventive arrest of Roni Cley de Souza Figueiredo, suspected of murdering Alan Victor da Silva in early January.

The penalty imposed on the bloco 6 É D+ follows an appeal by Unidos do Fuxico concerning a violation of contest rules in a Rio Branco carnival competition.

A new municipal law in Rio Branco prohibits events aimed at youth that promote organized crime, drug use, or violence.

A lawyer in Brazil, Aluísio Veras de Almeida Neto, was arrested on suspicion of rape and had his registration suspended by the Order of Attorneys of Brazil, Acre section.

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Acre will investigate a tribute made to Vasco-AC players who are held on suspicion of gang rape.

A former bank correspondent was arrested in Rio Branco, Brazil, on suspicion of leading a fraud scheme targeting retirees, pensioners, and civil servants.

The emergency contract for Ricco Transportes e Turismo in Rio Branco has been extended for six months, continuing its monopoly on public transport in the city.

Rio Branco do Sul is offering 199 public service positions with salaries ranging from R$ 1,908 to R$ 18,000 as part of an open contest.

The investigation into the collective rape allegations against Vasco-AC players is ongoing, with several arrests made in connection to the case.

Archaeologists unearthed historical artifacts during construction work in the Barão do Rio Branco Square in Macapá, Brazil, shedding light on aspects of local life in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Unidos do Fuxico bloc has filed an appeal against the declared winner of the Rio Branco Carnival parade, alleging irregularities in the competition.

A horse showing signs of mistreatment was rescued by firefighters in Rio Branco, Brazil, after being reported by a passerby.

Pedro Vilchez, an 87-year-old retired man from Rio Branco, has been missing for a month, prompting his family to seek answers amidst ongoing anxiety and distress.

The 2026 Fraternity Campaign, focusing on social inequality, was launched in Rio Branco, Brazil, urging reflection on the right to dignified housing as a core element of faith and citizenship.

Three players from Vasco da Gama-AC have had their temporary imprisonment upheld while being investigated for an alleged collective rape of two women.

Approximately 120 tons of waste were collected during the five nights of Carnival in Rio Branco, Brazil, as part of a city cleaning operation.

The body of 21-year-old Jhonatan Dalavera was discovered after he disappeared while swimming in the Rio Branco in Ipiranga do Norte, Brazil.

The Seis É D+ block won the Rio Branco Carnival parade, celebrating the culture and pride of peripheral communities through their performance.

An 18-year-old driver, Bruno Eduardo Lima da Silva, was arrested after hitting and killing a pastor in Rio Branco while prioritizing his motorcycle's impoundment over rendering assistance.

The Carnival block parade in Rio Branco was postponed due to heavy rain, with only one group having performed before the interruption.

Players from the Brazilian soccer team Vasco-AC are under investigation for the alleged rape of two women in their accommodation, with one player arrested and others facing charges.

Rio Branco celebrates Carnival with various blocks focusing on cultural identity and resistance, featuring performances from local samba groups.

A lawyer in Rio Branco, Brazil, has been arrested on charges of rape and false imprisonment after a man reported the incident to the police.

Approximately 70 tons of waste were collected from Rio Branco during the Carnival celebrations over a three-day period.

The Library of the Forest in Rio Branco, Brazil, is set to reopen on March 20 after undergoing extensive renovations and upgrades since shutting down in 2019.

An 18-year-old driver, who fatally struck pastor Leonildo Ferreira de Souza, 65, in Rio Branco, Brazil, does not possess a driver's license according to police reports.

Children and elderly individuals came together in Rio Branco's Praça da Revolução to celebrate Carnival with a specially organized event.

The 'Vai Quem Quer' bloc, a traditional street carnival group in Acre, has gathered a large crowd in Rio Branco for their festive parade celebrating community and cultural tradition.

The 2026 Carnival celebrations in Rio Branco culminated in the election of Bianca Lins and Liah Souza as the Gay and Trans Queens following a significant rain delay.

An evangelical pastor was tragically killed in a road accident in Rio Branco, Brazil, after leaving church on Sunday morning.

The 'Vai Quem Quer' street block in Rio Branco celebrates its 34th anniversary this Sunday, continuing its tradition of free, public Carnival festivities.

A capybara was spotted in a supermarket in Rio Branco, Acre, and was removed by security personnel using a shopping cart.

Junior de Mônaco and Luiza Souza were crowned as King Momo and Queen of Carnival 2026 in Rio Branco during the first night of festivities.

As Carnival 2026 approaches, revelers in Rio Branco are exploring options for private parties and local festivities, amidst a city-run free event starting on February 13.