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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PGR accuses former minister Silvio Almeida of sexual harassment against Anielle Franco

The Attorney General's Office has accused former Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida of sexual harassment towards Equality Minister Anielle Franco, igniting discussions about accountability and women's rights in Brazil.

Mar 21 • 23:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Allegation against Silvio Almeida is an encouragement for women to report their aggressors, says Anielle Franco

Brazil's Minister for Racial Equality, Anielle Franco, stated that the sexual harassment charges against former minister Silvio Almeida encourage women to report their aggressors.

Mar 21 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Attorney General of the Republic charges former minister Silvio Almeida with sexual harassment of Anielle Franco

The Attorney General of Brazil has charged former Minister Silvio Almeida with sexual harassment against Equality Minister Anielle Franco.

Mar 21 • 11:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man wrongfully imprisoned decides to stay in Goiânia and dreams of studying Agronomy

Leonardo Cerqueira de Almeida, a 23-year-old man wrongfully imprisoned for 13 days, has chosen to remain in Goiânia and aspires to study Agronomy while recovering from his traumatic experience.

Mar 21 • 10:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PGR files charges against Silvio Almeida for sexual harassment against Anielle Franco

The Brazilian PGR has charged former Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida with sexual harassment against Racial Equality Minister Anielle Franco.

Mar 21 • 03:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Motorcyclist killed while working in Curitiba; police investigate whether car was involved in a drag race

A motorcyclist named Guilherme Xavier de Almeida Rocha Lopes was killed in Curitiba when struck by a speeding car, and police are investigating the possibility of illegal street racing at the site.

Mar 20 • 22:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The neighbors of Montecarmelo against the canton demand the resignation of Almeida and Carabante: “They treat us like political adversaries”

Residents of Montecarmelo are calling for the resignation of Mayor Almeida and Urban Planning Delegate Carabante following derogatory comments about their protests against a waste canton planned for their neighborhood.

Mar 20 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Holy Week Agenda in Madrid: Date and Time of All Processions and Where to Enjoy Music

The Madrid City Council has announced its official agenda for Holy Week, aiming to declare the celebrations a Regional Tourist Interest Festival due to their historical, cultural, and gastronomical significance.

Mar 20 • 09:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man wrongly imprisoned receives help after cellmate tells the story to the lawyer

Leonardo Cerqueira de Almeida, who was wrongly imprisoned due to a mix-up with surnames, received legal assistance after a fellow inmate informed his lawyer about the situation.

Mar 19 • 14:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Almeida mocks the residents of Montecarmelo for their fight against the canton: "They said it was going to be Chernobyl"

Madrid's mayor ridicules local residents opposing a new construction project in Montecarmelo, claiming their fears are unfounded and demanding an apology for spreading falsehoods.

Mar 19 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Second blow for Almeida in Brussels: the European Commission will investigate environmental irregularities in Valdemingómez

The European Commission is set to investigate environmental irregularities at the Valdemingómez waste incinerator in Madrid following complaints from local residents and the Federation of Neighborhood Associations.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The keys to the transformation of Azca: 'shield' with 91 security cameras, a 'paradise' of 1,000 trees, and a large central ring

The urban regeneration project of Azca, Madrid's financial district, aims to enhance accessibility and aesthetics with security improvements and the introduction of green spaces.

Mar 18 • 23:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The moment a pigeon pooped on the head of the Mayor of Madrid

During a speech on freedom of expression, Madrid's Mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida was humorously interrupted when a pigeon pooped on his head.

Mar 18 • 19:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A forest with 1,000 trees, a large central park, and a river: Almeida's plan for the New Azca

Madrid's Mayor has unveiled a 90-million-euro plan to revitalize the New Azca financial district, featuring a central park, a river, and over 1,000 new trees, set to begin in 2027.

Mar 18 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Resident confesses to throwing hot liquid on community dog sleeping in front of her house, defense says

Cacilda Ferreira de Almeida confessed to throwing hot liquid on a community dog named Johnny, which was sleeping at her door, prompting protests for justice from animal rights advocates in Goiânia.

Mar 18 • 10:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

4-Year-Old Child Remains Missing; Search Efforts Enter Fourth Day on Rio Tocantins

Efforts to find 4-year-old Ágatha Sophia Almeida Xavier, who disappeared while near the Rio Tocantins, continue on their fourth day with no success yet.

Mar 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Moraes authorizes searches in journalist's equipment and threatens source protection

Brazilian Minister Alexandre de Moraes has authorized a search of journalist Luís Pablo Conceição Almeida's devices as part of a confidential investigation into the possible misuse of an official vehicle by Minister Flávio Dino.

Mar 15 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Pastor says he received R$ 38 thousand from ally of the mayor of Manaus in an investigation by the Federal Police about alleged vote buying

A pastor in Manaus claims to have received R$ 38,000 from an ally of the mayor as part of a Federal Police investigation into alleged vote buying.

Mar 14 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The family is torn apart': protest marks the funeral of a woman beaten with more than 80 punches by her ex-partner in Tomé-Açu

The funeral of Alciely Almeida Alencar, who died after being brutally beaten by her ex-partner, was marked by protests against violence towards women in Tomé-Açu, Brazil.

Mar 14 • 15:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Son-in-law of the Mayor of Manaus mediated alleged vote buying with religious leaders, Federal Police indicates

The Federal Police of Brazil has revealed that Gabriel Alexandre da Silva Lima, the son-in-law of Manaus Mayor David Almeida, allegedly acted as an intermediary in discussions about vote buying involving religious leaders during the 2024 municipal elections.

Mar 13 • 22:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Blogger Targeted by STF Called to Testify to Federal Police and Decides to Remain Silent

Luís Pablo Conceição Almeida, a blogger investigated by the Brazilian Supreme Court for alleged harassment of Minister Flávio Dino, chose to remain silent during his testimony to the Federal Police.

Mar 13 • 21:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man accused of killing a man with a metal rod in Itapeva is sentenced to 15 years and 9 months in prison

José Marcelo Magalhães was sentenced to 15 years and 9 months in prison for the qualified homicide of Agnaldo Francisco de Almeida in Itapeva, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 20:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Presenter of Paulistar, Valéria Almeida gives tips for outings in the capital

Valéria Almeida, the presenter of the show Paulistar, shares insights on exploring São Paulo's cultural and lesser-known attractions as she begins a new season.

Mar 13 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

International Broadcasting Association expresses concern over Moraes' decision against journalist in Maranhão

The International Broadcasting Association has voiced concerns over a Brazilian Supreme Court decision ordering the search and seizure of journalist Luís Pablo Conceição Almeida's home following a blog post about a Supreme Court minister's family's use of an official vehicle.

Mar 12 • 21:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Popular cinema in Aracaju will broadcast the Oscar ceremony this Sunday

Cine Walmir Almeida in Aracaju, Brazil, will host a viewing event for the Oscar ceremony on Sunday, with additional screenings of nominated films throughout the following week.

Mar 12 • 19:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF rejects habeas corpus of former secretary of Aleam investigated in the political core of CV in Amazonas

The Brazilian Supreme Court denied a habeas corpus request for Adriana Almeida Lima, a former secretary of the Amazonas legislative assembly, who is under investigation for her alleged involvement with the criminal organization Comando Vermelho.

Mar 12 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Return of Sobrenatural de Almeida, the Imponderable

The article discusses the resurgence of the Sobrenatural de Almeida character, a ghostly figure associated with the Fluminense football team's misfortunes.

Mar 10 • 20:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The TSJM rejects precautionary measures against the Reside Plan, requested by a tourist apartment company

The TSJM has denied precautionary measures requested by Palacio Apartments Madrid against the Reside Plan, stating that the company could not substantiate claims of irreversible harm.

Mar 9 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Announcement of the Manaus Municipal Guard contest will be released on March 23, announces mayor

The mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, announced that the contest for the Municipal Guard will open on March 23, offering 590 positions to enhance public safety in the city.

Mar 9 • 12:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court dismisses Almeida's plan to build apartments on the Cuatro Caminos garages

The Supreme Court of Spain has upheld a ruling that blocks a controversial urban development project proposed by the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, for constructing apartments over the Cuatro Caminos garages.

Mar 9 • 09:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus will have a contest with 590 positions for the Municipal Guard, announces the city hall

The city of Manaus has announced a public contest for 590 positions in the Municipal Guard to enhance local security, coinciding with the appointment of the first female commander of the force.

Mar 7 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

180 kg tapir sedated and rescued after being hit by a car on a highway in the interior of SP

A 180 kg male tapir was rescued after being hit by a car on Highway José Almeida Rosa in Pilar do Sul, Brazil.

Mar 6 • 17:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Robert Capa Foundation prohibits Almeida from using the photographer's name to create a center in Peironcely 10 and the City Council will study the possibility of maintaining it

The International Center of Photography has prohibited Madrid's City Council from using the name of photographer Robert Capa for a project at Peironcely 10 due to concerns about authenticity and adherence to the original vision.

Mar 6 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man shot by motorcyclist inside his home garage in Franca, SP dies

Diego Pereira de Almeida, a 20-year-old man, died after being shot in his home garage by a motorcyclist in Franca, São Paulo.

Mar 6 • 16:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Allowing apart-hotels in industrial areas of Madrid: Almeida's plan to decentralize tourism

Madrid's mayor has launched a new strategy to allow the development of apart-hotels and various forms of lodging in industrial zones across the city, aiming to decentralize tourism and increase available accommodations.

Mar 5 • 12:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice upholds conviction of accused of killing and dismembering ex-girlfriend in Acre

The Court of Acre upheld the conviction of Juscelino Romeu de Almeida for the murder and concealment of the body of his ex-girlfriend, Rayres Ferreira, affirming a 32-year and six-month sentence for qualified homicide.

Mar 5 • 01:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Caretaker and son become defendants for killing woman and three children with a hammer in the interior of SP

Milton Gonçalves Filho and his son Leonardo have been charged with the brutal murder of Sabrina de Almeida Lima and her three children in Jaboticabal, Brazil.

Mar 4 • 22:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Find out who the woman was shot at her own mother's funeral in MG

Amanda de Almeida Arantes was shot multiple times at her mother's funeral in Baependi, MG, and remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Mar 4 • 16:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man sentenced to 35 years in prison for stabbing his partner to death in 2023 in the Federal District

Rafael Breno da Silva Teixeira was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of his partner Brenda Almeida Michnik in Planaltina, Brazil.

Mar 4 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Justice accepts a legal challenge from Fravm against Almeida's second terrace ordinance

The court has accepted a challenge from the Federation of Regional Associations of Madrid against the new terrace ordinance, which they argue violates accessibility laws.

Mar 4 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Manaus appears in federal investigation concerning vote-buying allegations

The Mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, is under investigation by the Federal Police for alleged vote-buying linked to church leaders ahead of the municipal elections.

Mar 3 • 23:07 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
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Almeida also has a plan to transform Abroñigal into a 'motor for the south': residential buildings of at least 14 floors and the example to imitate from Méndez Álvaro

Madrid's Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has unveiled a strategic plan aimed at transforming the southern district of Abroñigal with large residential projects and significant urban developments.

Mar 2 • 23:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Manaus copies love declaration from Isis Valverde's husband

The Mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, has faced scrutiny after posting a love letter to his wife that closely resembled a recent message from Marcus Buaiz to actress Isis Valverde.

Mar 2 • 23:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New president of the Regional Electoral Court of Sergipe takes office

Ana Lúcia Freire de Almeida dos Anjos has officially taken office as the president of the Regional Electoral Court of Sergipe, overseeing electoral justice in the state until 2028.

Feb 27 • 23:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former aide of the mayor of Manaus paid for tickets in cash, says arrested man in operation against the CV

A businessman claimed that a former aide to the mayor of Manaus paid for travel expenses in cash during a police operation targeting the Comando Vermelho.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family of couple who disappeared during illegal crossing to the USA enters court with presumption of death action

The families of Daniel San Mourão Almeida and Raiane Samira dos Santos are seeking a legal declaration of death after their disappearance five years ago during an illegal attempt to cross into the United States from Mexico.

Feb 27 • 06:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Woman clings to a pole for 3 hours during a flood and is rescued to applause in Ubá: 'My faith saved me'

A woman named Edna Almeida Silva survived a severe flood by clinging to a pole for three hours in Ubá, Brazil, expressing her faith as vital to her survival.

Feb 26 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trial over child addiction: former head of WhatsApp reveals why she left the app in Brazil: 'immense frustration'

Daniela de Almeida, former head of public policy at WhatsApp in Brazil, expresses her frustrations regarding barriers she faced while trying to develop safer technologies for children amidst an ongoing US trial on social media addiction.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vice Mayor of Manaus and family members of David Almeida request habeas corpus from the Justice, but withdraw from the process

The Vice Mayor of Manaus, Renato Júnior, and family members of Mayor David Almeida filed for habeas corpus but withdrew their request before a ruling was made.

Feb 26 • 01:48 UTC

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