VIDEO: App driver loses control of car and invades house in São Francisco neighborhood, São Luís
An app driver lost control of his car and crashed into a house in the São Francisco neighborhood of São Luís, Brazil, causing significant property damage but no injuries.
Family accuses police of killing builder with rifle shot during action at funk party in SP
The family of Francisco das Chagas Fontenele claims that the police killed him with a rifle shot during an operation at a funk party in São Paulo.
Builder was shot in the south zone of SP when leaving home to work, says daughter
Francisco Fontinelle, a 56-year-old builder, was shot and killed by police in São Paulo while leaving home for work, according to his daughter.
CBF and Gilmar Mendes' son attempt to empty football clubs meeting
CBF representatives, including Francisco Mendes, son of Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes, are reportedly trying to undermine a key assembly of the FFU in São Paulo, despite club confirmations for attendance.
Men are arrested in investigation into homicide in São Francisco; body found in a remote location
Two men have been arrested in São Francisco, Brazil, during an investigation into a homicide that occurred earlier this year.
What is an intermittent creek and why did its bed 'rebirth' in the Sertão of Piauí; VIDEO
A video capturing the re-emergence of the Boa Vista creek in the rural community of Peixe, Piauí, has gone viral, celebrating the joy of local residents after an eight-month dry spell.
House affected by fire in São Francisco neighborhood, Caruaru; VIDEO
A fire destroyed a first-floor residence in the São Francisco neighborhood of Caruaru, Brazil, with no injuries reported as the residents were not home at the time.
'Women in Agriculture': event discusses the role of women in the agribusiness of the São Francisco Valley
An event titled 'Women in Agriculture' is set to take place in Petrolina, Brazil, to highlight the role of women in agribusiness on International Women's Day.
Debate on the future of grapes in the São Francisco Valley is open for registration in Petrolina
Registration is now open for the XVIII Debate on Viticulture in the São Francisco Valley, set to take place on March 21 in Petrolina, aiming to address current challenges and innovations in grape production.
Facape promotes a free lecture on agribusiness management in Petrolina
Facape is hosting a free lecture focusing on agribusiness management strategies, aimed at students and professionals in the field.
Fight over loud music may have motivated homicide in Pirapora; suspect was arrested on a ranch by the banks of the São Francisco River
A loud music dispute likely led to a homicide in Pirapora, Brazil, where a 46-year-old man confessed to killing a 37-year-old victim.
Man is shot dead in Belém do São Francisco
A 42-year-old man named Sandro, also known as 'Sandrinho', was shot dead in the Alto do Bom Jesus neighborhood of Belém do São Francisco, Brazil, after a dispute with neighbors.
4-year-old child drowns in the São Francisco River at the border of Sergipe and Alagoas
A 4-year-old boy drowned in the São Francisco River between the municipalities of Brejo Grande (SE) and Piaçabuçu (AL) in Brazil.
Energy company and regulatory agency are sued over reduced flow of the São Francisco River
The Brazilian federal prosecutor's office has filed a lawsuit against a major energy company and a regulatory agency due to inadequate water flow management of the São Francisco River.
Elderly man goes missing while retrieving fishing net in the São Francisco River and is found dead
An elderly man who went missing while retrieving a fishing net from the São Francisco River in Brazil has been found dead by rescue teams.
Motorcyclist dies after losing control of the vehicle in Canindé de São Francisco
A motorcyclist died after losing control of their vehicle on the SE-230 highway in Canindé de São Francisco, Brazil.
1-year-old baby suffers burns on hands after touching wall in daycare in Northern SC
A one-year-old baby suffered hand burns after touching an external wall at a daycare in São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina.
Teenager drowns in reservoir in the rural area of Belém do São Francisco
A 14-year-old boy, Paulo Fernando, drowned in a reservoir in Belém do São Francisco, prompting condolences from local authorities.
Francisco Marengo Street has one car stolen per week and leads ranking; see most targeted streets in São Paulo
Francisco Marengo Street in Tatuapé, São Paulo, has the highest car theft rate in the city, with an average of one vehicle stolen each week last year.
Itinerant Public Ministry serves riverside communities in Northern MG
The Itinerant Public Ministry of Minas Gerais will provide services to riverside communities along the São Francisco River from March 2 to 13.
Heavy rains reduce water production and may affect supply in 12 cities in Sergipe
Heavy rains in the São Francisco River basin have decreased water treatment production in Sergipe, impacting the water supply to 12 municipalities.
Body of woman who died after car was swept away during rain at the border of Sergipe and Alagoas is buried
The body of Solange Lima da Silva, who died when her car was swept away by floodwaters, was buried in Canindé de São Francisco, while search efforts for her husband, Elian Caetano Torres, continue.
Highway collapses and is closed after heavy rains at the border of Sergipe and Alagoas
The AL-225 highway between Canindé de São Francisco and Piranhas was closed after heavy rainfall caused it to collapse, with emergency services assessing the situation.
Ibama seizes 'communal' monkey known as Mochila in RS; entity explains risks of domestication
The Brazilian environmental agency Ibama seized a 'communal' monkey named Mochila in São Francisco de Assis, sparking protests from locals who regarded the animal as a city mascot.
More than 20 students from Candeias are not attending classes in 2026 due to lack of transportation to São Francisco de Paula
Over 25 students from rural communities in Candeias, Brazil, have been unable to attend school due to transportation issues with the neighboring municipality of São Francisco de Paula.
1926: King of Italy awards decoration to industrialist Francisco Matarazzo
The King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele III, has awarded the Grand Cord of the Crown to Francisco Matarazzo, an Italian immigrant in São Paulo, recognizing his contributions as a prominent industrialist.
Heavy rain causes flooding and leaves family homeless in Canindé de São Francisco
Heavy rainfall in Canindé de São Francisco has led to significant flooding and left at least one family homeless.
Univasf opens registrations for 149 remaining slots in 12 face-to-face courses
The Federal University of São Francisco Valley (Univasf) has opened a public call for 149 remaining vacancies in 12 face-to-face undergraduate courses that were not filled by the Sisu 2026 waiting list.
Study points to the possibility of transposing the São Francisco River to cities in the semi-arid region of Piauí
A study indicates that the São Francisco River could be transposed to provide water to semi-arid cities in Piauí, benefiting around 600,000 residents.
Justice suspends education selection process in São Francisco de Itabapoana
The justice system has temporarily suspended the simplified selection process for hiring in the municipal education network of São Francisco de Itabapoana due to a legal challenge regarding insufficient registration time.
Treasurer investigated for diverting millions from municipal health to make online gambling bets in RO
A city treasurer in São Francisco do Guaporé, Brazil, has been suspended for allegedly misappropriating millions from the municipal health department for online gambling.
Cultural Practices and Proper Nutrition Aid in Controlling the Leafhopper
Effective management practices and cultural techniques are essential for controlling the leafhopper pest affecting fruit growers in Brazil's Vale do São Francisco region.
Presence of the sharpshooter in the São Francisco Valley challenges grape producers
The presence of sharpshooters in the São Francisco Valley poses significant challenges to local grape producers due to its detrimental effects on crop yield and the ongoing issues it creates throughout the growing cycles.
Confronting the Leafhopper Requires Management Strategies on Three Fronts
The article discusses the importance of integrated strategies for managing leafhopper infestations in fruit production in the Vale do São Francisco region of Brazil.
Prosecutor's Office charges former Secretary of Agriculture of SP for alleged illegal increases in rural program
The São Paulo Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against former Agriculture Secretary Francisco Matturro and current deputy Ricardo Lorenzini for allegedly authorizing illegal price increases for companies responsible for road construction in rural areas.
Applications open for public competition for professor at Univasf
Applications are now open for a public competition for professors at the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, offering 45 vacancies across various academic fields.
Priest convicted of rape in Rondônia is arrested in Serra Gaúcha after celebrating mass
A 56-year-old priest was arrested in São Francisco de Paula, Brazil, after a court-issued warrant for his conviction of vulnerable rape was executed following a mass he celebrated.
Have you heard of rhubarb? Full of nutrients and appreciated by fine dining, this plant is only cultivated by one family in Brazil
The only rhubarb producers in Brazil, the Muller family from São Francisco de Paula, cultivate this nutrient-rich plant and supply it to high-end gastronomy across the country.
Sergipe registers two drownings during Carnival
Two young men lost their lives due to drowning in Canindé de São Francisco, Sergipe, during the Carnival period as confirmed by the Fire Brigade.
Man arrested for assaulting woman and violating protective order in São Francisco
A man in São Francisco, Brazil, was arrested for domestic violence after violating a protective order by assaulting his ex-partner.
19-Year-Old Dies Drowning in Canindé de São Francisco
Witalo Carlos de Aragão, a 19-year-old, drowned in the São Francisco River near Canindé de São Francisco.
Exotic table grapes, with imported genetics, are a big bet from the São Francisco Valley
Exotic table grape varieties, such as Cotton Candy and Sweet Black, are gaining popularity among Brazilian vineyard growers in the São Francisco Valley, primarily aimed at the international market.
Butcher who stabbed colleague over job dispute in SC coast is sentenced
A butcher in São Francisco do Sul was sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for stabbing a colleague due to a job dispute.
Brazilian wins award in Germany for AI research in diagnosing mental disorders
Francisco Rodrigues from the University of São Paulo has been awarded the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Prize in Germany for his AI-based research in diagnosing mental disorders.
Military Prosecutor denounces captain and corporal of the PM for the death of sergeant from Franca, SP, inside the barracks
The Military Prosecutor's Office has formally charged Captain Francisco Laroca and Corporal Fabiano Rizzo for the murder of Sergeant Rullian Ricardo da Silva within a police military barracks in São Paulo.
See the order of the samba school parades in SP for carnival 2026
The order of the samba school parades for São Paulo's Carnival 2026 has been announced, detailing performances from February 7 to 15.
Decomposing body found on Univasf campus; police investigate
The decomposing body of a woman has been found on the campus of the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (Univasf) in Petrolina, Pernambuco, prompting an investigation by local police.
Suspect of feminicide arrested in Serra Gaúcha after weekend of searches; couple was from Paraíba
A man suspected of feminicide was arrested in Serra Gaúcha after he allegedly killed his partner, Ianca Soares Diniz, in São Francisco de Paula.
30-year-old woman is killed in São Francisco de Paula; crime suspect is at large
A 30-year-old woman, Ianca Soares Diniz, was found dead in her home in São Francisco de Paula, Brazil, with the prime suspect, her partner, currently evading capture.
Social action offers free health services and legal assistance in Rio Branco
A social initiative in Rio Branco, Brazil, is providing free health and legal services to approximately 500 residents in the São Francisco neighborhood.