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National & Local

Tourists rescued after falling at waterfall in Ubatuba

Two tourists were rescued after falling at a waterfall in Ubatuba, Brazil, with one victim needing special assistance due to being stranded.

Mar 22 β€’ 18:26 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain causes fallen trees, power poles, and flooding of streets in Ubatuba, SP

Intense rain accompanied by strong winds has caused significant disruptions in Ubatuba, SΓ£o Paulo, including fallen trees, downed power poles, and street flooding.

Mar 12 β€’ 10:52 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two-year-old child drowns in pool in Ubatuba

A two-year-old child tragically drowned in a family pool in Ubatuba, Brazil, and despite receiving first aid, could not be saved.

Mar 7 β€’ 22:18 UTC
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National & Local

Woman drowns at SapΓͺ Beach in Ubatuba

A woman in her 50s drowned at SapΓͺ Beach in Ubatuba, Brazil, on Saturday morning despite receiving first aid.

Mar 7 β€’ 16:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends use of R$ 42.4 million from Ubatuba's Environment Fund, including revenue from the Environmental Preservation Fee

A SΓ£o Paulo court has ordered the suspension of approximately R$ 42.4 million from Ubatuba's Municipal Environment Fund due to alleged irregularities in the approval process for funded projects.

Mar 5 β€’ 21:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Psychedelic mushrooms seized in warehouse rented by man arrested in operation in Ubatuba

Police seized psychedelic mushrooms and cultivation equipment in a warehouse rented by a man previously arrested in Ubatuba, Brazil.

Mar 5 β€’ 18:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Scammers create fake website for paying the environmental fee in Ubatuba, in the North Coast of SP

Scammers have set up a fake website to deceive tourists into paying the Environmental Preservation Tax (TPA) in Ubatuba, prompting a warning from the local government to verify the payment site carefully.

Mar 3 β€’ 13:44 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Storm in Ubatuba (SP) Surpasses February Average, Causes Landslides and Sweeps Away Bridge

A severe storm in Ubatuba, Brazil, resulted in over 300 millimeters of rainfall, causing significant infrastructure damage including the loss of a newly built bridge.

Feb 27 β€’ 22:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 300 mm of rain in 24 hours, storm destroys bridge, covers crossing, and prevents residents from returning home in Ubatuba, SP

Heavy rains in Ubatuba, Brazil, caused significant damage, including the destruction of a newly built bridge, forcing residents to seek alternative and dangerous routes home.

Feb 27 β€’ 17:47 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

North Coast of SP registers the highest accumulated rainfall in the state and has new damage

The North Coast of SΓ£o Paulo experienced the highest rainfall in the state, causing extensive damage including the destruction of a bridge in Ubatuba.

Feb 27 β€’ 11:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police discover psychedelic mushroom farm in Ubatuba; one man was arrested

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Ubatuba, Brazil, during a Civil Police operation that dismantled a large-scale psychedelic mushroom cultivation site.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shipwreck in Ubatuba: Causes of the accident will be investigated by the Navy

The Brazilian Navy has begun investigations into the causes of a shipwreck in Ubatuba, Brazil, that resulted in two fatalities.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ubatuba hires meteorology service for R$ 1.4 million and will receive alert siren for rain

The city of Ubatuba is investing R$ 1.4 million in a meteorology service and will install an alert siren for heavy rainfall to enhance emergency preparedness.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four Ubatuba schools continue with classes suspended due to weekend rains

Classes remain suspended in four municipal schools in Ubatuba, Brazil, due to damage from heavy rains over the weekend.

Feb 24 β€’ 11:44 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Red alert: Ubatuba expects more rain and very high risk of landslides

Ubatuba, Brazil, is under a red alert for heavy rains, with a very high risk of landslides and flooding following recent storms that have already caused fatalities and significant damage.

Feb 24 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why was there so much rain in Ubatuba? Cold front and warm sea explain intense storm

Heavy rains caused significant damage in Ubatuba, Brazil, due to a combination of a cold front and unusually warm sea temperatures.

Feb 23 β€’ 16:47 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oswaldo Cruz Highway, which connects TaubatΓ© to Ubatuba, is reopened after 16 hours of closure

The Oswaldo Cruz Highway between TaubatΓ© and Ubatuba has been reopened after being closed for 16 hours due to a landslide caused by heavy rain.

Feb 23 β€’ 14:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ubatuba suspends classes in all municipal schools after rain damage

The city of Ubatuba has suspended classes in all municipal schools due to extensive damage caused by recent heavy rainfall.

Feb 23 β€’ 14:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ubatuba declares a state of emergency and receives humanitarian aid after damage caused by rain

Ubatuba has declared a state of emergency and received humanitarian aid after significant rainfall caused severe damage in the city.

Feb 23 β€’ 12:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It will leave a lot of longing,' says son of fisherman who died in shipwreck, in Ubatuba

AdΓ©lio ConceiΓ§Γ£o Pinto, a well-known fisherman in Ubatuba, Brazil, tragically died in a recent shipwreck caused by severe storms, leaving behind a grieving family and community.

Feb 22 β€’ 19:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four schools suspend classes on Monday (23) after floods in Ubatuba, SΓ£o Paulo's North Coast

Heavy rains in Ubatuba have caused floods, leading to the suspension of classes in four municipal schools for safety and assessment reasons.

Feb 22 β€’ 15:23 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Two people die after boat capsizes during storm in Ubatuba, SΓ£o Paulo coast

Two individuals lost their lives when a small boat capsized in Ubatuba, Brazil, amid intense rain and strong winds.

Feb 22 β€’ 13:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two people die after a vessel capsizes in Ubatuba during heavy rain and strong winds

Two individuals have died after a boat capsized in Ubatuba, SΓ£o Paulo, during severe weather conditions.

Feb 22 β€’ 12:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caraguatatuba and Ubatuba, in the North Coast of SP, register flooding and rescue of trapped individuals at waterfall

Heavy rains in the North Coast of SΓ£o Paulo led to flooding and emergency rescues in Caraguatatuba and Ubatuba.

Feb 22 β€’ 11:23 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Expected rainfall for a month in 12 hours causes flooding in Ubatuba

Heavy rains in Ubatuba, Brazil, led to significant flooding over the weekend, as the city received a month's worth of rain in just 12 hours.

Feb 22 β€’ 06:47 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Ubatuba, in the North Coast of SP, receives heavy rain alert from Civil Defense; there is a risk of flooding

The city of Ubatuba in SΓ£o Paulo's North Coast has issued a warning for heavy rain this Saturday, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides.

Feb 21 β€’ 22:44 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain causes the closure of three houses and leaves four people homeless in Ubatuba, SP

Heavy rain in Ubatuba, SP led to the closure of three houses and displaced four residents due to structural risks.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ubatuba and Caraguatatuba register hotel occupancy below expectations during Carnival

The cities of Ubatuba and Caraguatatuba in northern SΓ£o Paulo experienced lower hotel occupancy rates than expected during this year's Carnival.

Feb 19 β€’ 08:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Humpback whale rescued after getting stuck in fishing net on the North Coast of SP; see video

A juvenile humpback whale was rescued after being found trapped in a fishing net in Ubatuba, on the North Coast of SΓ£o Paulo.

Feb 18 β€’ 20:31 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Eco Folia': community efforts collect 953 kg of plastic from the sea and sand on Ubatuba beach

An environmental initiative called 'Eco Folia' successfully removed nearly a ton of plastic waste from the ocean and sand at Ubatuba beach during the Carnival holiday.

Feb 17 β€’ 22:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Watch the video: humpback whale sighted on a beach in Ubatuba, on the North Coast of SΓ£o Paulo

A juvenile humpback whale was spotted in Ubatuba, Brazil, raising concerns about its health and the need for careful monitoring.

Feb 17 β€’ 20:26 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who was José Álvaro Moisés, USP professor and founder of the PT who drowned in Ubatuba

José Álvaro Moisés, a retired professor from the University of São Paulo and a founder of the Workers' Party (PT), tragically drowned in Ubatuba at the age of 81.

Feb 14 β€’ 17:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sister of teacher and founder of the PT who drowned in Ubatuba talks about legacy: 'fighter for social justice'

JosΓ© Alvaro MoisΓ©s, a retired professor and prominent figure in defending social justice and democracy, drowned in Ubatuba; his sister reflects on his impactful legacy.

Feb 14 β€’ 17:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Friend says sea was calm before PT founder drowned in Ubatuba: 'a tragedy'

José Álvaro Moisés, a founder of Brazil's Workers' Party, drowned in Ubatuba while spending time with friends at the beach.

Feb 14 β€’ 15:44 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Retired Political Science Professor at USP and one of the founders of PT, José Álvaro Moisés dies drowned in Ubatuba, SP

José Álvaro Moisés, a retired political science professor and co-founder of Brazil's Workers' Party, drowned in Ubatuba, SP, leading to an investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Feb 14 β€’ 14:45 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oswaldo Cruz Highway has rollover and congestion heading towards the coast of SP this Saturday

On the first day of Carnaval 2026, Oswaldo Cruz Highway in Brazil is experiencing heavy traffic and a rollover accident, causing congestion towards the coastline.

Feb 14 β€’ 14:23 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cardiologist arrested on suspicion of sexual harassment against patient in Ubatuba

A cardiologist in Brazil was arrested for suspected sexual harassment of a patient during a medical consultation.

Feb 12 β€’ 19:56 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man dies in accident between motorcycle and truck in Ubatuba

A young man died after a motorcycle collided with a truck in Ubatuba, Brazil, on Monday.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:37 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young woman loses camera on trail and finds proof of kindness upon recovering equipment in Ubatuba

A young woman in Ubatuba found a digital camera that had been lost on a trail, along with evidence of kindness from a group of teenagers who found the camera before her.

Feb 7 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental tax in Ubatuba: revenue rises 23% and reaches R$ 47.5 million in 2025

The municipality of Ubatuba reported a 23% increase in the revenue from the Environmental Preservation Tax, totaling nearly R$ 60 million in 2025 compared to 2024.

Feb 5 β€’ 08:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

From Beach to Skateboard: Recycling Cigarette Butts Turns Waste into a 3 Million R Real Business

An entrepreneur in Ubatuba, SΓ£o Paulo, has created a successful business that recycles cigarette butts into valuable raw materials, addressing both waste and pollution issues.

Feb 3 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Check the indicators of homicides, robberies, and thefts in your city in SP in 2025

Crime rates in SΓ£o Paulo have decreased overall, but some cities, like Lorena and Ubatuba, have seen an increase in homicides contrary to the state's trend.

Feb 3 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Highest homicide rate in SP is in Lorena; robberies are more common in the capital

Lorena has the highest homicide rate in SΓ£o Paulo with 31.8 per 100,000 inhabitants, followed by Ubatuba and Cruzeiro, while the capital experiences a higher incidence of robberies.

Feb 3 β€’ 02:00 UTC

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