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Roraima is the only state in the Legal Amazon experiencing a 36% increase in deforestation over the past six months compared to the previous year.

A project in Roraima, Brazil, is implementing school gardens to promote healthy eating and hands-on education in subjects like science and math.

The 'Decola Roraima 2026' event, organized by Sebrae in Boa Vista, focused on leadership and business management, featuring a keynote speech by experienced executive Paulo Camargo.

A public servant from Roraima's Court of Justice has been arrested for possession of child pornography, with police seizing ten electronic devices during the operation.

The Roraima state government has been ordered by the court to construct a new headquarters for the Integrated Museum of Roraima within 360 days, alongside a monetary compensation for collective moral damages.

Investigations into the PCC's drug trafficking operations in Roraima reveal structured control and financial accountability among its members.

A bill promoting priority service for individuals with diabetes in public and commercial queues has been approved by the state assembly in Roraima, Brazil.

Roraima has reported a fivefold increase in the number of heat spots in February 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to government data.

The general director of the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (Aneel) cited a judicial process related to the Linhão de Tucuruí project as a key reason for the 24.13% increase in electricity rates in Roraima.

The State Foundation for Environment and Water Resources in Roraima has suspended its burning calendar for 15 days due to an increase in heat hotspots.

Hinder Milan Roberto Padron has been arrested in Roraima for the murder of Ricardo Jose Patino Mora, reportedly related to a debt dispute.

Senac-RR is offering over 100 free course vacancies in Boa Vista for low-income individuals, with enrollment beginning this Wednesday.

The Counseling Board of Normandia, Brazil, has launched an administrative process to investigate the use of an official phone that accessed a pornographic website, following a request from the Public Ministry of Roraima.

A 38-year-old man ran over a 24-year-old woman after a quarrel in a bar in Amajari, Northern Roraima, Brazil.

Antonio Jose Cabrera Soterano, also known as 'Tio Antônio', was sentenced to over 23 years in prison for the murder of Gregori Jose del Nazareth Puerta Alvarez in Boa Vista, Brazil.

The Roraima Public Prosecutor's Office has charged 30 members of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) for operating a drug distribution scheme in the state.

A family from Roraima cut their vacation in Mexico short following a surge in violence related to the death of a prominent drug lord.

Oscar Eduardo Guevarra, a former Venezuelan national guard member, has been arrested as a suspect in a triple homicide case in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Senac is accepting applications for 36 free baker and pastry chef course vacancies in São Luiz, Roraima.

A coalition in Brazil has asked the Superior Electoral Court to resume a suspended judgment that could lead to the revocation of Roraima's governor Antonio Denarium and vice Edilson Damião.

Two men were arrested with 350 ground canaries in Roraima, Brazil, highlighting ongoing issues of wildlife trafficking.

The Legislative Assembly of Roraima has selected the Carlos Chagas Foundation to organize its fourth public competition for 225 job positions.

The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has mandated an immediate investigation into harassment allegations by a law intern against a director and a federal judge in Roraima's Federal Criminal Court.

Drone footage captures significant smoke engulfing Boa Vista, Brazil, raising concerns about air quality and visibility in the region.

A man was arrested for allegedly raping an 8-year-old girl while her mother was at the police station reporting her stepfather for domestic violence in Roraima, Brazil.

A 31-year-old salesman was involved in a violent incident in Boa Vista, Roraima, where he attacked his ex-partner with a knife after attempting to abduct her child.

The Civil Police in Roraima conducted a reenactment of the crime scene related to the murder of Indigenous leader Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues in Amajari, who was 28 years old.

The Roraima Civil Police dismantled a clandestine gun factory and arrested two cousins for drug-related offenses in Boa Vista.

Açaí producers in Roraima are investing in their own industry as a strategy for growth and increasing income in the rural sector.

Smoke has spread through various neighborhoods in Boa Vista, Brazil, amidst a surge in heat spots in the region.

A 61-year-old man was injured in a machete attack by his neighbor during a dispute in the village of Jatobá, Northern Roraima.

A law intern resigned after alleging organizational harassment and abuse of authority by a court director in Roraima.

A man returned stolen porcelain tiles after being featured on a segment of a local news show in Brazil.

A 29-year-old man was arrested and 1.3 kg of skunk seized during a drug trafficking operation in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Students at the University of Roraima (UERR) are protesting the decision to start the semester with remote classes, demanding more dialogue and transparency from university management.

The Roraima Court of Justice has scheduled a hearing to determine whether the case against former Congressman Jalser Renier for kidnapping and torturing journalist Romano dos Anjos will remain in the lower court or be escalated.

Rebeca Ramagem, a state prosecutor in Brazil, has not worked for 96 days and must explain her prolonged absence.

No state unit of Brazil's postal service Correios managed to meet the delivery deadline targets, with Roraima showing the lowest performance at 65%.

A teacher in Roraima was arrested for sexually harassing a 15-year-old student but was released after posting bail, while the police continue their investigation.

The Attorney General's Office of Roraima reported that Rebeca Ramagem's medical certificate was not recognized, prompting her to justify her absenteeism.

The family of José Misael Alves de Sousa mobilized in protest in front of a police station in Caracaraí, Brazil, demanding justice after he was killed by a car driven by a drunken officer.

Roraima State University in Brazil will begin its 2026.1 semester with remote classes starting on February 23, following a mandate for 'occasional teleworking'.

During the Carnival period in Roraima, three arrests were made and numerous incidents of drug trafficking were reported by the police.

A law intern has filed a harassment and persecution complaint against a director of the Federal Justice in Roraima, alleging abuse of authority.

A 67-year-old retiree in Boa Vista, Brazil, was taken hostage by armed men and forced to drive around various neighborhoods before being released unharmed.

Indigenous leaders in Roraima protest the murder of 28-year-old Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues, calling for justice and emphasizing the violent nature of his death.

The 'Digital Carriage' program offers free technology courses and aims to certify three thousand students in Roraima this year.

Roraima has significantly increased its cattle exports in 2025, selling 70,931 heads of cattle to other states, mainly to Amazonas.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for Catholics, with 23 masses celebrated in Roraima.

Indigenous leaders and community members in Roraima, Brazil, are demanding justice for Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues, a young leader killed recently, gathering in a significant protest.