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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

One month since the night the rain stopped in Zona da Mata: Remember the tragedy, survivor accounts, and memorial to the victims

A month ago, heavy rains devastated the Zona da Mata region of Brazil, resulting in significant loss of life and property.

Mar 23 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 7,300 assistance for families affected by the rains in Ubá is now available; see how to apply

Families affected by the rains in Ubá can now apply for assistance from the federal government amounting to R$ 7,300.

Mar 19 • 15:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Crisis at UBA: Due to low salaries, 83 teachers resign from the Faculty of Agronomy and concern grows

The Faculty of Agronomy at the University of Buenos Aires faces a critical situation as 83 faculty members have resigned over low salaries, raising alarms about the future of academic activities.

Mar 19 • 14:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Free medical and dental check-ups from UBA: schedule, neighborhoods, and services

The University of Buenos Aires is offering free medical and dental check-ups to the vulnerable community in Chacarita as part of its UBA en Acción program.

Mar 18 • 16:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body found 22 days after rain in Ubá; firefighters believe it belongs to missing man

A body believed to belong to a missing man has been discovered in the Rio Ubá after extensive search efforts following severe rains in the area.

Mar 17 • 19:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Search for missing man in the rains in Ubá reaches 3 weeks

Search efforts for Luciano Franklin Fernandes, missing since February 24 during heavy rains in Ubá, Brazil, have now entered their third week with ongoing operations by the Brazilian Fire Department.

Mar 17 • 14:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With roadblocks and protests, the university strike began throughout the country

University workers in Argentina initiated a nationwide strike amid protests over lost purchasing power, coinciding with the start of the academic term.

Mar 16 • 11:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kaduna governor urges support for women in agribusiness

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani emphasizes the importance of empowering women in agribusiness to boost agricultural productivity and food security.

Mar 14 • 19:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

50 years after the Coup d'État, a study by UBA confirms rejection of the dictatorship and faith that it will not be repeated

A recent study by UBA published by Observatorio Pulsar reveals that a significant majority of Argentines condemn the dictatorship and believe it should be judged further as the country approaches the 50th anniversary of the military coup.

Mar 13 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police Officer Convicted of Leading Militia and Using Weapons, Government Vehicles, and Police Civil Systems in MG

A police officer in Ubá, Brazil, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for leading an armed militia and corruption, losing his public office as a result.

Mar 13 • 20:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man found dead with multiple gunshots and tied feet on the MGC-120

A 24-year-old man was discovered dead with his feet bound and multiple gunshot wounds on the MGC-120 highway in Brazil.

Mar 12 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Leptospirosis after floods: see symptoms, risks and how to protect yourself; Ubá confirms death from the disease

A woman in Ubá, Brazil, has died from leptospirosis linked to recent floods, with 41 suspected cases reported in the area.

Mar 11 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Insurance compensation for vehicles affected by the rain is expected to reach R$ 40 million in the Zona da Mata region

More than 15 days after a devastating storm in Ubá, insurance claims for damaged vehicles in the Zona da Mata region are projected to reach nearly R$ 40 million.

Mar 11 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ubá confirms first death from leptospirosis after floods; notifications exceed 30

The first death from leptospirosis in Ubá, Brazil, has been confirmed following recent floods, raising the number of suspected cases to 37.

Mar 10 • 22:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The industry lost 160 jobs per day since Milei's administration, according to a UBA report

A recent UBA report indicates significant job losses in the Argentine industrial sector, averaging 160 jobs daily since Javier Milei took office.

Mar 10 • 19:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Clinic offers free psychological care and online consultations for residents of Ubá

AmorSaúde clinic provides free psychological and medical consultations online to residents of Ubá after severe floods caused multiple casualties and displacements.

Mar 10 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Field Hospital begins to serve patients in Ubá after flood closed the Municipal Polyclinic

A temporary Field Hospital in Ubá has commenced operations to assist residents after the Municipal Polyclinic was closed due to flooding caused by heavy February rains.

Mar 10 • 13:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested hiding in plaster ceiling after beating girlfriend with punches and kicks in Ubá

A 33-year-old man was arrested after assaulting his girlfriend and attempting to hide in the ceiling of an apartment in Ubá, Brazil.

Mar 9 • 18:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Search for the last missing person from the floods in Zona da Mata reaches 14 days

Rescue efforts continue for 50-year-old Luciano Franklin Fernandes, who went missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Ubá, Brazil, with searches entering their 15th day.

Mar 9 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ubá investigates one death and 17 suspected cases of leptospirosis after floods

The city of Ubá is investigating one death and 17 potential cases of leptospirosis, following destructive flooding in the area.

Mar 6 • 20:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kaduna APC chairman pledges unity, backs Sani’s leadership

Isaac Atiku Sankey, the newly elected Kaduna State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, has pledged unity within the party and expressed support for Governor Uba Sani’s leadership.

Mar 6 • 12:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kaduna governor warns journalists against politicians masquerading as activists

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State warns journalists about politicians who pretend to be activists, suggesting they threaten Nigeria's democracy.

Mar 6 • 11:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain affected 94% of commerce in Ubá; losses may reach R$ 500 million

Severe flooding in Ubá has devastated the local commerce sector, with estimated losses potentially soaring to R$ 500 million.

Mar 5 • 21:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Searches continue for last missing person in floods in Zona da Mata; work reaches 11th day

The search for Luciano Franklin Fernandes, missing after being swept away by a flood in Ubá, continues for the 11th day, with rescue teams employing various methods.

Mar 5 • 18:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves emergency aid for those affected by rains in Minas Gerais

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a project to provide R$600 emergency aid to individuals affected by severe rains in the Zona da Mata region, particularly in Juiz de Fora and Ubá.

Mar 5 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ubá will have strengthened healthcare services; Civil Defense asks residents not to return to already evacuated areas

A temporary field hospital has been set up in Ubá, Brazil, to address healthcare needs after recent floods disrupted local medical services and caused casualties.

Mar 4 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flood victims in Ubá can issue free identity cards; learn how

Residents of Ubá who lost documents in recent floods can get free identity cards starting Wednesday, with support from the local government and police.

Mar 4 • 14:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: I have no anointed candidates, says Kaduna gov

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani claims he will not endorse any candidates in the upcoming party primaries for the 2027 elections, emphasizing the importance of party member support and transparency.

Mar 4 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Albert Sabin Hospital will offer free medical care for residents affected by the rain

Albert Sabin Hospital in Juiz de Fora is providing free medical consultations to residents impacted by heavy rains that caused 72 deaths and many displacements in Ubá and Juiz de Fora.

Mar 3 • 21:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Sani, Abbas ask Kaduna APC to deliver two million votes

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas have urged the Kaduna chapter of the APC to secure two million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 elections.

Mar 3 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Neighbor who saved woman clinging to pole during flood in Ubá remembers promise: 'I will save this life'

A heroic act by Lucas Costa Germano in Ubá, Brazil, saved his neighbor Edna Almeida Silva during a severe flood that wreaked havoc in the area.

Mar 3 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See BEFORE AND AFTER of places taken by water and land in the rain of Juiz de Fora and region

One week after the devastating rains in Juiz de Fora and Ubá, Brazil, the destructive aftermath continues with many homes affected and significant loss of life.

Mar 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Classes in Ubá (MG) suspended until Friday amid post-flood recovery

Classes in Ubá, Brazil, have been suspended until at least Friday due to the severe impacts of recent flooding.

Mar 2 • 19:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vice Mayor of Ubá has house condemned after storm in the city: 'We lost our dream'

The vice mayor of Ubá, Rômulo Silva Rodrigues, has had his house condemned by Civil Defense after severe storms caused significant damage and displacement in the area.

Mar 2 • 14:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Recovery efforts after last week's storms continue this Monday in Juiz de Fora and Ubá; see photos

Recovery efforts continue in Juiz de Fora and Ubá following devastating storms that caused significant casualties and displacements last week.

Mar 2 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Northern region of Minas Gerais may have heavy rains this Sunday

Heavy rainfall is expected in northern Minas Gerais this Sunday, with warnings issued due to the potential for rainfall accumulation and the risk of natural disasters following recent severe weather that has already resulted in fatalities.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman shot dead during robbery by hooded men in São José de Ubá, RJ

A woman was shot and killed during a robbery in São José de Ubá, Brazil, while three others were injured.

Feb 28 • 21:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tragedy in Zona da Mata: remember the chronology and understand why the rain was so devastating

Heavy rains in Zona da Mata, Brazil led to significant destruction and a high death toll, particularly affecting the cities of Juiz de Fora and Ubá.

Feb 28 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains in MG: searches for missing persons enter the 5th day in Juiz de Fora and Ubá

Search efforts for missing persons affected by severe rains continue for the fifth day in the regions of Juiz de Fora and Ubá, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Ubá overflows after new storm and causes damage in Minas Gerais

Heavy rains have caused the Rio Ubá to overflow again, resulting in significant damage to the city of Ubá in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 00:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MG has deadliest rainy season in 20 years after tragedy in Zona da Mata

The current rainy season in Minas Gerais is the deadliest in the last two decades, with 79 registered deaths, primarily in Juiz de Fora and Ubá.

Feb 27 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO shows inmates working barefoot during post-storm cleaning in Ubá

Residents of Ubá, Brazil, reported that inmates were cleaning up after severe floods without proper protective equipment.

Feb 27 • 18:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A woman clung to a light pole for three hours amid a terrible flood

A woman in Ubá, Brazil, clung to a light pole for three hours during severe flooding that engulfed her home.

Feb 27 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gas cylinder cargo looted after flood in Ubá is recovered by the Civil Police

The Civil Police of Brazil recovered a shipment of gas cylinders that had been looted during the recent floods in Ubá, although no arrests were made.

Feb 27 • 16:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Calamity Withdrawal from FGTS is available in three cities in Zona da Mata affected by floods; learn how to request

Residents of Juiz de Fora, Matias Barbosa, and Ubá can now request a Calamity Withdrawal from their FGTS due to recent floods.

Feb 27 • 12:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

South of Minas mobilizes to help victims of the tragedy in Juiz de Fora and Ubá; see how to contribute

Residents and institutions in the South of Minas region are rallying to assist victims of the heavy rains that affected Juiz de Fora and Ubá.

Feb 27 • 10:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from G1 Bahia and TV Bahia - Friday, February 27, 2026

G1 Bahia reports on various topical issues including the suspension of a Supreme Court ruling, increasing demands for accountability concerning the Lula and Bolsonaro families, tragic incidents in Juiz de Fora and Ubá, and several local events.

Feb 27 • 10:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains in MG: Search for the missing enters the 4th day in Juiz de Fora and Ubá

The search for missing persons in Juiz de Fora and Ubá continues on its fourth day, with over 60 confirmed deaths due to severe rains in the region.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Woman survives for 3 hours clinging to a pole during the flood in Ubá (MG)

A woman was rescued after clinging to a utility pole for three hours during severe flooding in Ubá, Brazil, where over 60 fatalities have been reported due to torrential rains.

Feb 27 • 01:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the midst of the flood in Ubá (MG), woman waits for help for 3 hours holding onto a pole: 'Praying to God to survive'

A woman in Ubá waited for three hours for rescue while clinging to a pole during severe flooding, as the death toll in the region continues to rise amid ongoing torrential rain and landslides.

Feb 27 • 00:14 UTC

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