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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bricklayer is shot dead in his home after a fight with his wife in Cariacica: 'I was beaten so much I passed out,' says woman

Anderson GonΓ§alves de Aguiar, a 48-year-old bricklayer, was shot four times in his home in Cariacica after a violent domestic dispute with his wife.

Mar 22 β€’ 19:36 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Recognition of the City and the SertΓ£o': After the US Alleged That China Built a Military Base in a Telescope, Residents Come to Its Defense

Residents of Aguiar, Brazil, defend the BINGO radiotelescope project against US claims of it being a Chinese military base, arguing it represents technological recognition and opportunities for the community.

Mar 22 β€’ 15:23 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Businessman is found dead from gunfire inside his own house in Arapiraca; police treats case as suspicious

Businessman Julilson Aguiar was discovered dead with gunshot wounds in his home in Arapiraca, prompting police to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death as suspicious.

Mar 21 β€’ 18:44 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aguiar Family: How the Search with Sniffer Dogs for Missing Persons has been Conducted for Almost Two Months in RS

Search and rescue teams in Brazil are utilizing trained sniffer dogs to search for the Aguiar family, who have been missing for nearly two months.

Mar 20 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Natasha Case: Police Arrest 3rd Suspect in Murder of Teen Found Stabbed in MG

The police in Brazil have arrested a third suspect in the murder case of a 15-year-old girl, Natasha Aguiar Matos, who was found stabbed in March.

Mar 19 β€’ 19:21 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Disappearance of family in RS reaches 50 days: what is preventing the investigation from progressing?

Fifty days after the disappearance of Silvana Germann de Aguiar and her parents, the investigation is stalled despite a suspect being detained.

Mar 15 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigate the involvement of new suspects in the murder of a teenager found stabbed in the rural area of MG

The police in Passos, Brazil, are searching for new suspects in the murder of 15-year-old Natasha Aguiar Matos, with two men already detained for questioning.

Mar 12 β€’ 17:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aguiar family bank accounts have not moved for more than 40 days; police reaffirm theory of femicide and double homicide

The police report that the bank accounts of a missing family in Cachoeirinha, Brazil, have shown no activity for over 40 days, leading to strong suspicions of femicide and double homicide.

Mar 12 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two suspects are arrested after the death of a 15-year-old girl in the rural area of Passos, MG

Two suspects were arrested by the Military Police after the death of 15-year-old Natasha Aguiar Matos in rural Passos, Minas Gerais.

Mar 11 β€’ 10:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Extended Detention of Police Officer Suspected in the Disappearance of the Aguiar Family in Cachoeirinha

A court has extended the temporary detention of police officer Cristiano Domingues Francisco, who is suspected of being involved in the disappearance of the Aguiar family in Brazil.

Mar 10 β€’ 16:41 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

15-year-old girl found stabbed to death in the rural area of Passos, MG

A 15-year-old girl, Natasha Aguiar Matos, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in Passos, Brazil, and police have initiated a homicide investigation.

Mar 10 β€’ 11:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police request extension of imprisonment for military police suspected of family's disappearance in RS

The Civil Police of Brazil requested an extension of the temporary detention of a military police officer suspected in the disappearance of the Aguiar family in Cachoeirinha.

Mar 6 β€’ 13:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Regions of forest, GravataΓ­ River, and the PM family's site: where searches for the missing have been ongoing for 40 days in RS

The Civil Police in Brazil are conducting ongoing searches for the Aguiar family, who have been missing for over 40 days, amid suspicions surrounding a former partner of one of the missing individuals.

Mar 6 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand why the police are treating the missing woman in RS as a victim of femicide

Silvana Germann de Aguiar, a 48-year-old woman, has been registered as a potential victim of femicide in Rio Grande do Sul after being missing since January 24, 2026.

Feb 28 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cell phone of missing woman in Cachoeirinha was found with camera covered with duct tape; PHOTOS

The cell phone of Silvana Germann de Aguiar, a 48-year-old missing woman, was discovered by police in Cachoeirinha, Brazil, with its camera covered in duct tape.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:41 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Missing for 1 Month Considered the 20th Victim of Feminicide in RS

Silvana Germann de Aguiar, missing since January 24, has been officially classified as the 20th feminicide victim in Rio Grande do Sul as authorities investigate her disappearance alongside that of her parents, who have also been missing for a month.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:43 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'We have elements to indict him', says delegate about the only suspect in the disappearance of the Aguiar family, in RS

The Civil Police have enough evidence to indict the sole suspect, Cristiano Domingues Francisco, in the disappearance of the Aguiar family in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.

Feb 25 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

One month since the disappearance of the Aguiar family: police consider concluding the investigation even without locating bodies

The Civil Police in Brazil considers concluding the inquiry into the Aguiar family's disappearance, despite not having found their bodies after one month.

Feb 24 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Forensics confirms that a red car entered the home of a missing woman in RS twice; see VIDEO

Forensic investigation of security footage has confirmed that a red car entered the residence of a missing woman twice on the day she disappeared.

Feb 21 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Inmate Found Dead in Porto Velho Penitentiary

A 26-year-old inmate, Bruno Azevedo Cavalcante, was found dead in the Jorge Thiago Aguiar Afonso State Penitentiary in Porto Velho, Brazil.

Feb 20 β€’ 19:42 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Congress was filled with therians,” the furious response of a union leader after the approval in the Chamber of Deputies of the labor reform

The Argentine union leader Rodolfo Aguiar criticized lawmakers using a provocative metaphor following the labor reform's approval.

Feb 20 β€’ 06:09 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rodolfo Aguiar criticized the labor reform and pointed against Milei: 'The government needs to end'

Rodolfo Aguiar, head of ATE, criticized the government's labor reform and called for the resignation of President Javier Milei, claiming the administration is corrupt and detrimental to the people.

Feb 18 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Images show suspect at family's house three days after disappearance in Cachoeirinha

Security camera footage reveals the primary suspect in the Aguiar family disappearance was at their home three days after they went missing.

Feb 17 β€’ 15:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Chronology of a missing family in RS: check the step-by-step from the disappearance to the arrest of the suspect police officer

The story covers the disappearance of Silvana Germann de Aguiar and her parents, along with the arrest of the primary suspect, her ex-husband and police officer Cristiano Domingues Francisco.

Feb 17 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

3 weeks of missing family: what still needs clarification about the mystery in RS

The disappearance of 48-year-old Silvana Germann de Aguiar and her parents has led to the arrest of the main suspect, her ex-husband, as the investigation continues.

Feb 16 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Disappearance of father, mother, and daughter in RS reaches three weeks: understand the reasons that led to the arrest of a police officer

The disappearance of Silvana Germann de Aguiar and her parents in Brazil has raised serious concerns as investigations point to a potential homicide connected to a police officer.

Feb 14 β€’ 18:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cell phone found near the home of missing elderly is Silvana Aguiar's, police say

Authorities have confirmed that a cell phone discovered near the home of missing woman Silvana Germann de Aguiar is indeed hers, as the investigation into the family's disappearance continues.

Feb 13 β€’ 17:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Disappearance of family in RS: Arrested police officer and his current partner refused to provide cell phone passwords

A police officer has been arrested in connection to the disappearance of the Aguiar family in Brazil, as both he and his partner have refused to give their cell phone passwords to investigators.

Feb 13 β€’ 15:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman sought the Guardianship Council to report ex-husband's behavior 15 days before disappearing in RS

Silvana Germann de Aguiar, 48, disappeared over two weeks ago after reporting her ex-husband's disregard for their child's dietary restrictions to the Guardianship Council.

Feb 12 β€’ 10:23 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The telephone wiretap led police to arrest a military officer suspected of the disappearance of a family in RS

A military officer in Brazil has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of the Aguiar family after a telephone wiretap revealed incriminating evidence.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'We have enough data for robots to have very fast reasoning,' says Brazilian director of Nvidia

Marcio Aguiar, Nvidia's director for Latin America, states that there is enough data to advance the development of humanoid robots with generative AI capabilities.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:07 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I Want the End of This Story': Protesters Demand Resolution of the 'Aguiar Case', Family Missing for 2 Weeks in RS

Protesters in Cachoeirinha, Brazil, are demanding a swift resolution to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of three members of the Aguiar family.

Feb 11 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Traces of blood, cell phone, blank cartridge, and audios: what the police are analyzing in the investigation of the disappearance of a family in RS

The investigation into the disappearance of Silvana Germann de Aguiar and her elderly parents in Brazil has intensified with the discovery of critical evidence, including traces of blood and a temporary arrest of a suspect connected to the case.

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

CarnaSat block receives MC Hariel, MC Ryan SP, and Frank Aguiar in Campinas; see the program

The CarnaSat block in Campinas will feature popular Brazilian artists and provide a week filled with free musical entertainment for Carnival.

Feb 10 β€’ 14:53 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police temporarily arrests ex-partner of missing woman with parents for over 15 days in RS

Police have arrested the ex-partner of a missing woman and her parents, who have not been seen for over 15 days in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.

Feb 10 β€’ 09:23 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police say cartridge found in home of missing family in RS is for 'blank' and was not used in a crime

Brazilian police confirmed that a cartridge found in the home of the missing Aguiar family is a blank cartridge, ruling out its use in any crime.

Feb 10 β€’ 08:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspicions of police involvement and cell phone found: investigation into the disappearance of family in RS has progressed

The investigation into the Aguiar family's disappearance in Cachoeirinha, Brazil, is making progress as it has emerged that a military police officer may be involved, prompting collaboration with internal affairs.

Feb 9 β€’ 16:37 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of GroaΓ­ras says she is against holding public competition because approved candidates are 'people from outside'

The mayor of GroaΓ­ras, Virginia Aguiar, opposes holding public competitions due to concerns that successful candidates will be from outside the community.

Feb 8 β€’ 20:31 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Strong clash between union leader Aguiar and the libertarian tweeter in charge of 'disproving' journalists

A heated exchange occurred on social media between Rodolfo Aguiar, leader of the Association of State Workers, and government official Juan Pablo Carreira regarding the establishment of an official response office.

Feb 6 β€’ 14:47 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Forensics finds traces of blood in the house of a missing woman in RS, says delegate

Forensics found traces of blood at the home of Silvana Germann de Aguiar, who has been missing for over ten days, with her parents also unaccounted for.

Feb 6 β€’ 14:22 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Influencer says father improved after receiving anointing from priest in ICU: 'Please pray'

Influencer Francisco Aguiar shared on Instagram that his father, AntΓ΄nio Lisboa, showed improvement after receiving anointing by a priest while hospitalized in serious condition.

Feb 5 β€’ 18:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Influencer's father reaches 10th day in ICU in critical condition: 'It's a Ferris wheel', son laments

AntΓ΄nio Lisboa, known as 'Seu Boinha' and father of influencer Francisco Aguiar, remains in critical condition after 10 days in ICU despite initially showing signs of improvement.

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

'Everyone is terrified. They were good people,' says acquaintance of family missing for more than a week in RS

The disappearance of Silvana Germann de Aguiar and her parents in Cachoeirinha, Brazil, has caused alarm among locals as they have not been seen since late January.

Feb 5 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman who disappeared in RS reported a non-existent accident on social media, police say

Silvana Germann de Aguiar, who has been missing for over ten days, falsely reported an accident on social media before her disappearance, according to police.

Feb 4 β€’ 14:25 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Lawyer Antonio Carlos Aguiar launches children's book at a charity event in SΓ£o Paulo

Lawyer Antonio Carlos Aguiar is launching his first children's book, 'Cantinho de Conversa com o AvΓ΄', at a charity event in SΓ£o Paulo, with proceeds going to support musical education at the Instituto Baccarelli.

Feb 3 β€’ 15:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Security camera records vehicle movement at the house of missing family in RS; police investigate

A security camera captured vehicle movements at the residence of Silvana Germann de Aguiar and her elderly parents, who have been missing since January 24 and 25 in Cachoeirinha, near Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Feb 3 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Sports

Brazilian Croat wanted by Dinamo. He has now made a career-defining transfer to Serie A

ISAAC Aguiar Tomich, a 21-year-old Brazilian forward of Croatian descent, has signed with Italian club Verona after being sought by Dinamo.

Jan 8 β€’ 09:51 UTC

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