Income Tax 2026: nearly 500,000 residents of Amazonas must file this year; deadline begins this Monday (23)
Starting Monday, March 23, 2026, almost 500,000 residents of Amazonas, Brazil, are expected to file their income tax declarations with the deadline set for May 29.
Phenomenon 'fallen lands' advances in the interior of AM and residents unite to move houses
The rising rivers in Amazonas are causing a dangerous phenomenon known as 'fallen lands', leading residents to relocate their homes to avoid damage.
More than 50 tons of açaí seized for irregular transport in Baixo Amazonas
Brazilian authorities seized over 50 tons of açaí berries being transported illegally in the Amazon region during a recent operation.
Crossing over the Autaz Mirim River on BR-319 is halted for three days for bridge reconstruction works
The crossing over the Autaz Mirim River on BR-319 in Amazonas will be closed for three days for bridge reconstruction, impacting river traffic in the area.
Single-engine plane crash in Manaus: what is known and what remains to be known about the air accident
A single-engine plane crash in Manaus resulted in two fatalities during a training flight at the Aeroclube do Amazonas.
Learn about the single-engine plane that crashed and left one pilot dead at the Aeroclube de Manaus
A single-engine Cessna 152 aircraft crashed at the Amazonas Aeroclub, resulting in the death of instructor Fernando Lúcio Moreira dos Santos and injuring a student pilot, Ulisses de Oliveira.
Pilot who died in airplane crash in Amazonas was director at Aeroclube de Manaus and became a father five months ago
A pilot, identified as Fernando Lúcio Moreira dos Santos, tragically died in a plane crash near Manaus, Brazil, during a training flight.
TRE-AM overturns decision regarding gender quota fraud and keeps councilors in office in Eirunepé
The Regional Electoral Tribunal of Amazonas has reversed a prior decision recognizing gender quota fraud, allowing elected councilors in Eirunepé to remain in office.
Justice determines the suspension of the removal of floating structures in Tarumã-Açu
A Brazilian court has suspended the order to remove floating structures in Tarumã-Açu, pending a final decision on the case.
Legal Advisor of the Public Ministry of Amazonas dies and prosecutor is injured in an accident on AM-363
A legal advisor for the Public Ministry of Amazonas died and a prosecutor was injured in a car accident on the AM-363 highway in Brazil.
Hospital Ship offers free medical care, exams, and dental services in Amazonas community
The Hospital Ship São João XXIII is providing free medical and dental services in the community of Novo Aripuanã, Amazonas, from March 21 to March 24.
Storm causes two boat accidents in Parintins, in the interior of Amazonas; no one was injured
Two boat accidents occurred in Parintins, Brazil, during a storm, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Registrations open for the V Women's Forum of Baixo Amazonas
The V Women's Forum of Baixo Amazonas will be held in Santarém, Brazil, emphasizing women's roles in societal transformation and featuring discussions on various gender perspectives.
Court orders the arrest of retired judge convicted of raping his own granddaughter in AM
The Amazonas court has ordered the arrest of retired judge Rafael de Araújo Romano after he was sentenced to 47 years for sexually abusing his granddaughter.
Amazon teenager investigated for planning attack on school in Minas Gerais
A 15-year-old boy from Manaus is under investigation for allegedly planning a school attack in Minas Gerais, with police uncovering his communications with a teenage girl regarding the plot.
President of the Chamber of Silves and councilors injured in accident on AM-010
The president of the Municipal Chamber of Silves and three councilors were injured in a car accident on the AM-010 road in Amazonas, Brazil.
Bolsa Família benefit begins to be paid in Amazonas; see calendar
The Bolsa Família program has commenced payments for March to nearly 600,000 families in Amazonas, with federal investments exceeding R$ 441 million.
Jaraqui, symbol of Amazonian cuisine, is approved as intangible cultural heritage
The jaraqui fish has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of Amazonas due to its importance in regional cuisine and cultural identity.
MPF sues against carbon credit projects in AM and points out violations of the rights of traditional communities
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed lawsuits against carbon credit projects in southern Amazonas for alleged violations of the rights of indigenous and traditional communities.
Deputies approve the inclusion of a R$ 3.2 billion loan in the Amazonas budget for 2026
The Amazonas state assembly approved a bill to include a R$ 3.2 billion loan in the 2026 budget, requested by Governor Wilson Lima.
Lightning destroys family's house in rural area of AM; no one was injured
A lightning strike destroyed a family's home in the Lopes Filho community of Presidente Figueiredo, Amazonas, but fortunately, no one was injured as they were away during the incident.
Suspect of pushing man into river arrested in the interior of Amazonas
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Tapauá, Amazonas, in connection with the alleged murder of 47-year-old Raimundo da Silva Santos, who was pushed off a floating platform in the port of Manacapuru.
Amazonas goes against the trend of the country and records an increase in the number of lawsuits in 2025
In 2025, Amazonas state in Brazil saw a 10% increase in legal actions, contrary to the national trend of decline.
Three universities in Amazonas face sanctions from the MEC after unsatisfactory performance in the Enamed
The Ministry of Education in Brazil imposed sanctions on three medical courses in Amazonas due to poor results in the Enamed exam for 2025.
Seven municipalities are in a state of emergency due to river flooding in AM, says Civil Defense
The number of municipalities in Amazonas under a state of emergency due to flooding risks has increased to seven, as reported by the Civil Defense agency.
Amazonas My Home: people with 'inconsistent registration status' must update data; see how
Residents in the Amazonas region are being urged to update their inconsistent registration data for the Amazonas Meu Lar housing program to advance in the selection process.
Truck carrying soft drinks overturns on AM-010
A truck loaded with soft drinks overturned on the AM-010 road connecting Manaus to Itacoatiara, in Amazonas, Brazil.
Federal Police executes search warrant in Amazonas in operation against child sexual abuse on the internet
The Federal Police in Brazil carried out a search and seizure operation in Amazonas as part of a nationwide effort to combat online child sexual abuse.
Puppies rescued after five days trapped under sidewalk in Amazonas; VIDEO
Ten puppies were rescued after being trapped for five days under a sidewalk in Maués, Amazonas, Brazil.
Police operation seizes about 4.5 tons of drugs in Amazonas
A police operation in Amazonas led to the seizure of approximately 4.5 tons of skunk cannabis being transported by boat, resulting in one arrest.
Fisherman catches giant black piranha in a lake in the interior of Amazonas; VIDEO
A fisherman in Manacapuru, Amazonas, captured a giant black piranha measuring approximately 40 centimeters, the third large specimen found in a week.
MP launches operation to investigate police suspected of facilitating the escape of 23 prisoners in Manaus
The Public Ministry of Amazonas has initiated Operation Sentinela to investigate military police suspected of aiding the escape of 23 inmates from a police prison in Manaus.
Amazonas has 11 millionaire mayors and five who did not declare assets; check the ranking
A report reveals that 11 mayors in Amazonas, Brazil, declared wealth exceeding R$ 1 million, while five mayors claimed to have no assets at all.
Arena for cockfighting in Amazonas is closed by police and over 20 birds are rescued
A cockfighting arena in Pauiní, Amazonas, was shut down by police, leading to the rescue of over 20 birds during Operation Icarus, which resulted in the detention of 17 individuals.
Police dismantle group linked to drug trafficking between Manaus and Parintins and arrest three suspects
Three individuals were arrested during an operation by the Civil Police of Amazonas that dismantled a drug trafficking organization between Manaus and Parintins.
With salaries of up to R$ 6,000, registrations for the Ufam competition continue until April 6 in Amazonas
Registrations for the competitive exam at the Federal University of Amazonas are open until April 6, with over 40 positions available and salaries ranging from R$ 4,356.39 to R$ 6,390.39.
PM Major is dismissed after officers were not found during a raid in Manaus
Major Galeno Edmilson de Souza Jales of the Military Police was dismissed following investigations into the irregular exit of officers from a police precinct in Manaus.
From 'Ronronaldo Coutinho' to 'Catarrento': creative pet names at a public veterinary hospital in AM go viral on social media
Creative pet names displayed at the Public Veterinary Hospital in Amazonas, Brazil, have gone viral on social media, sparking humorous reactions.
Ibama agents ambushed during operation against illegal extraction in the Tenharim-Marmelos Indigenous Territory in Amazonas
Agents from Ibama were ambushed during an operation against illegal logging in the Tenharim-Marmelos Indigenous Territory in Amazonas, Brazil.
Police arrest suspect in river collision that resulted in the death of his niece in Amazonas
A man suspected of causing a river accident that resulted in the death of his 5-year-old niece has been arrested in São Sebastião do Uatumã, Amazonas.
Man is arrested suspected of invading father's house and stealing R$ 1,500 in the interior of Amazonas
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Novo Airão, Brazil, for allegedly invading his elderly father's home and stealing R$ 1,500.
Pico da Neblina, the highest point in Brazil, receives expedition to improve access and tourism in Amazonas
An expedition was conducted to Pico da Neblina to evaluate and enhance access and tourism infrastructure in the region.
Shorter preventive treatment against tuberculosis shows high effectiveness in study conducted in Amazonas
A month-long preventive treatment regimen for tuberculosis shows promising results in a study conducted by Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado in Manaus.
Police arrest suspect of kidnapping and attempted robbery against businessman in the interior of AM; accomplice remains at large
A man has been arrested in São Sebastião do Uatumã, Amazonas, suspected of kidnapping and attempted robbery against a businessman, with another accomplice still on the run.
My Pet Amazonas: App launched to schedule castration and report mistreatment
The 'Meu Pet Amazonas' app has been launched in Brazil to facilitate pet owners in scheduling animal castrations and reporting animal abuse.
Operation fights deforestation and imposes over R$ 28 million in fines in Amazonas
The first phase of Operation Tamoiotatá 6 has concluded, resulting in over R$ 28.2 million in fines for environmental violations in Amazonas, Brazil.
Man arrested on suspicion of threatening ex and admitting drug trafficking after sending audio in Amazonas interior
A man was arrested in Urucurituba, Brazil, for threatening his ex-partner and admitting to drug trafficking in an audio message sent to their son.
Rivers in AM swell and federal government recognizes state of emergency in two more municipalities
The federal government of Brazil has declared a state of emergency in two municipalities of Amazonas due to flooding caused by rising river levels.
Public Ministry requests suspension of law that increases salaries of mayor and secretaries in a municipality in AM by up to 100%
The Public Ministry of Amazonas has filed a lawsuit against a municipal law in Humaitá that proposes significant salary increases for the mayor and local secretaries, claiming it violates federal regulations.
Electoral Justice revokes mandate of MDB councilwoman in the interior of Amazonas for electoral fraud
The electoral court in Amazonas has revoked the mandate of councilwoman Lene Barros for committing electoral fraud regarding gender quota requirements.