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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Firefighters rescue driver trapped in the wreckage on BR-251

Firefighters rescued a driver trapped in the wreckage of a vehicle after an accident on BR-251 in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 22:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sierra de Santo Antônio Park in Campo Maior is a highlight of ecotourism in Brazil

The Serra de Santo Antônio State Park in Piauí emerges as a significant ecotourism destination in Brazil, featuring extensive eco-trails and a challenging staircase to its cultural and religious symbol.

Feb 26 • 19:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Museum in a Power Plant in Brazil

A new architectural project aims to create a museum and public recreation center focused on education and research, located at the Henry Borden hydroelectric plant in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Section of mountain pass between Torrinha and Santa Maria da Serra is closed for emergency work after heavy rains

Heavy rains have led to the closure of a section of the Geraldo de Barros highway between Torrinha and Santa Maria da Serra for emergency repair works.

Feb 26 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice maintains 100,000 BRL fine against RS councilor after remarks against Bahians rescued in situation analogous to slavery in Serra

A Brazilian councilor was fined 100,000 BRL for making xenophobic remarks about Bahian individuals rescued from slavery-like conditions.

Feb 26 • 12:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reserve Colonel Marcos Serra Uses Comment Section to Defend Conservative Values

Retired Colonel Marcos Serra actively engages in commenting on news articles to express his conservative values, despite his disagreement with the outlet's editorial stance.

Feb 25 • 21:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EPR Litoral Pioneiro advances with definitive safety work in Serra do Mar

EPR Litoral Pioneiro initiates the final phase of construction for a permanent solution to slope instability on the BR-277 highway in Morretes, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man travels over 300 km to threaten ex and is arrested with a firearm in Serra Azul de Minas

A man was arrested in Serra Azul de Minas after traveling over 300 km to threaten his ex-partner with a firearm.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than 50 weapons disappear from police station in Greater São Paulo; Civil Police Inspectorate investigates disappearance

Over 50 firearms have vanished from the Itapecerica da Serra police station in Greater São Paulo, leading to an investigation by the Civil Police Inspectorate.

Feb 25 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pitbull owner sentenced to pay R$ 10,000 after dog attacks a shih tzu in Serra

A pitbull owner in Espírito Santo was ordered by the court to pay R$ 10,000 after his dog attacked a shih tzu, causing severe injuries to the latter.

Feb 25 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cinturrino is a bad apple that can happen, but why didn't the colleagues stop him right away?

Achille Serra criticizes the police's response to misconduct exemplified by the case of Cinturrino, questioning why fellow officers did not intervene promptly.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Old Serra da Tamoios, in SP, is released after 37 hours of interdiction

The old Serra da Tamoios highway in Brazil was reopened after being closed for 37 hours due to heavy rain and landslides, leaving many affected in nearby towns.

Feb 24 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 38 hours of closure, Serra Antiga of the Tamoios highway is reopened in the North Coast of SP

The Serra Antiga section of the Tamoios highway was reopened after being closed for 38 hours due to heavy rainfall causing landslides.

Feb 24 • 14:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Scam of the 'false present': 11 investigated for frauds in Cuiabá are targets of the police in SP

Eleven individuals investigated for committing the 'false present' scam online were targeted by police in São Paulo and Taboão da Serra, with losses to victims exceeding R$ 160,000.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Total Closure on the Old Serra of Tamoios Highway Exceeds 35 Hours in Northern Coast of SP

The Old Serra of the Tamoios Highway has been totally closed for over 35 hours due to landslides caused by heavy rain in Caraguatatuba, São Paulo.

Feb 24 • 10:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man who disappeared in landslide is found dead among the rubble in Natividade da Serra, SP

Sérgio Luiz Cordeiro, 67, was found dead after being missing following a landslide in Natividade da Serra, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Old Serra of Tamoios Highway exceeds 20 hours of total obstruction in the North Coast of SP

The Old Serra of the Tamoios Highway has been fully closed for over 20 hours due to heavy rains causing landslides in the North Coast of São Paulo.

Feb 23 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New rock detonations are carried out at Serra das Araras

Rock detonations are scheduled to occur at Serra das Araras in Paracambi, Brazil, leading to traffic disruptions for several days.

Feb 23 • 18:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man whose house was buried sent audio to wife before disappearing: 'The hillside collapsed, I can't get out'

A 67-year-old man missing after a landslide in Natividade da Serra, São Paulo, sent a voice message to his wife stating he was unable to leave his home due to heavy rains.

Feb 23 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with nearly 1.5 tons of marijuana in Serra das Araras, Piraí

A 38-year-old man was arrested while transporting approximately 1.5 tons of marijuana in a truck in Piraí, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters resume search for missing resident after landslide destroys house in Natividade da Serra, SP

Search operations have resumed for a 67-year-old man, Sérgio Luiz Cordeiro, missing after a landslide destroyed his home in Natividade da Serra, SP.

Feb 23 • 11:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Man disappears after landslide in Natividade da Serra (SP)

A man around 50 years old has gone missing following a landslide that hit his home in Natividade da Serra, Brazil, amid heavy rains.

Feb 22 • 18:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Section in Serra de São Vicente (MT) will be closed for rock blasting; see times

A section of Serra de São Vicente in Brazil will be closed for two hours on Monday for rock blasting as part of road maintenance work.

Feb 22 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Military police rescues newborn choking on milk in Araçoiaba da Serra

A military police officer in Araçoiaba da Serra, Brazil, successfully saved a 2-day-old newborn who was choking on milk.

Feb 22 • 18:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Waterfalls of Serra de Santo Antônio Come to Life During the Rainy Season; Discover Them

The waterfalls of Serra de Santo Antônio in Campo Maior, Brazil, flourish during the rainy season, offering scenic views and natural swimming pools for visitors.

Feb 22 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Serra do Guaraú in Peruíbe reopened after Civil Defense inspection; area monitored

The stretch of the Guaraú Road in Peruíbe was reopened after technical inspection by São Paulo's Civil Defense, following preventive measures due to heavy rains.

Feb 22 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Landslide brings down house and teams search for resident in Natividade da Serra; watch video

A house collapsed due to a landslide triggered by heavy rains, prompting rescue teams to search for a resident believed to be inside.

Feb 22 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man who practiced rappelling dies after being hit by a sudden flood in Serra do Cipó

A 35-year-old man died while rappelling in Serra do Cipó, Brazil, after being struck by a sudden flood caused by heavy rain.

Feb 22 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos show people invading unfinished tunnel of the New Serra Ascent, on BR-040, in Petrópolis

Social media videos depict people entering an unfinished tunnel of the BR-040 in Petrópolis, highlighting safety issues and the long delay in construction since 2016.

Feb 20 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested and stolen car is recovered by the Federal Highway Police in Serra das Araras, in Piraí

A 42-year-old man was arrested, and a vehicle previously reported stolen was recovered by the Federal Highway Police in Piraí, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teenager dies and twin brother is injured after motorcycle crashes into pole in Tangará da Serra (MT)

A tragic motorcycle accident in Tangará da Serra, Brazil resulted in the death of a 16-year-old teenager and injury to his twin brother.

Feb 20 • 13:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taboão da Serra Mayor says he does not intend to dismiss chief of staff arrested for using altered license plate

The mayor of Taboão da Serra decided not to dismiss his chief of staff, who was arrested for using an altered vehicle license plate.

Feb 20 • 13:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The uphill lane of Serra das Araras will be completely closed for rock removal

The uphill lane of Serra das Araras will be closed for two hours on Friday for emergency rock removal to ensure driver safety.

Feb 20 • 12:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chief of Cabinet of Taboão da Serra claims use of 'strong drugs' made him forget to remove fake plates from Legislative Power on his car

The Chief of Cabinet in Taboão da Serra was detained for driving a vehicle with fake legislative plates and attributed his oversight to the effects of medication.

Feb 20 • 11:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chef creates restaurant in Serra da Mantiqueira and earns R$ 120,000 per month with local products

Chef João Izar has established a sustainable high-end restaurant in Campos do Jordão, Brazil, focusing on local ingredients and traditional knowledge, generating significant monthly revenue.

Feb 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chief of Staff of the Mayor of Taboão da Serra, in Greater São Paulo, is caught with fake license plate from the city's Legislative Power

The chief of staff for the mayor of Taboão da Serra was arrested for driving a vehicle with a fake legislative license plate.

Feb 19 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm in Serra do Rio: Roof of Parking Lot Collapses in Teresópolis

A severe storm in Teresópolis, Brazil, caused structural damage including the collapse of a parking lot roof, but no injuries were reported.

Feb 19 • 01:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lages, the largest city in Serra Catarinense, opens temporary selection process with salaries up to R$ 3,000; see list of positions

The city of Lages in Brazil has initiated a temporary selection process offering 85 job opportunities with salaries ranging from R$ 1,621 to R$ 3,034.54.

Feb 18 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck collides with embankment on Via Dutra in Piraí

A truck collided with a support base on the Serra das Araras, causing significant traffic disruption but no reported victims.

Feb 18 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'My children were recruited for a human trafficking scheme and I joined the police to try to find them'

Foday Musa's two children were abducted in a human trafficking scheme disguised as overseas job opportunities, prompting him to collaborate with police for their rescue.

Feb 17 • 21:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Retired man on electric bike dies after being hit by pickup truck, in Serra

A 62-year-old retired fisherman in Espírito Santo, Brazil, died from injuries sustained when his electric bike was struck by a pickup truck.

Feb 17 • 18:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Historic bridges, tunnels, and preserved forest: road-rail tourism between Curitiba and the coast holds a 'paradise' in the Serra do Mar of Paraná; PHOTOS

Tourism along the historic railway from Curitiba to the coast of Paraná showcases stunning natural beauty and engineering marvels, promoting a unique travel experience.

Feb 17 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car hits rock in Serra Velha leaving couple seriously injured in Petrópolis

A couple was seriously injured after their car collided with a rock in the Serra Velha in Petrópolis, Brazil.

Feb 16 • 22:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Isolated catfish and rare formations discovered in 7 new caves in the interior of SP

A scientific expedition has discovered seven new caves in the Serra dos Cocais region of São Paulo, providing opportunities for unique studies on local fauna and the area's geological history.

Feb 16 • 13:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect in shooting that hit child in the face is arrested in RO

Rogério dos Santos Quimba was arrested in Mirante da Serra, Brazil, for allegedly being involved in a shooting that injured a three-year-old girl in Ji-Paraná.

Feb 16 • 13:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Earthquakes felt in Serra Gaúcha and Civil Defense rules out earthquake; find out the causes

Tremors were felt in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, but authorities have dismissed them as earthquakes, attributing them to shifting rocks underground.

Feb 16 • 11:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man is buried during excavation in rural area of Araçoiaba da Serra

A man was buried under a landslide while digging a septic tank in the rural area of Araçoiaba da Serra, São Paulo.

Feb 15 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Boa Constrictor Found in Truck Bed in Itatiaia

A boa constrictor was discovered in the bed of a truck at a gas station in Itatiaia, Brazil, highlighting the interactions between wildlife and urban areas.

Feb 15 • 17:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF studies the construction of a new post on BR-040, in Serra de Petrópolis

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil is considering building a new operational unit on BR-040 to enhance road safety and policing in the region.

Feb 14 • 21:42 UTC

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