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Crime & Justice

After hospital report, man is arrested for storing child pornography in Manaus

A 34-year-old man was arrested in Manaus, Brazil, for allegedly storing child pornography, including images of his own daughter.

Feb 26 • 15:29 UTC
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National & Local

School Census 2025: Amazonas registers 178 thousand enrollments in early childhood education

Amazonas registered 178,941 enrollments in early childhood education for 2025, predominantly in public schools, as reported by the National Institute for Educational Studies and Research.

Feb 26 • 15:19 UTC
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National & Local

Police assist in childbirth during patrol in Presidente Figueiredo in the Amazon

Police in Amazonas helped a young woman give birth to twins while on patrol in Presidente Figueiredo.

Feb 26 • 13:15 UTC
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National & Local

Marciele Albuquerque, from BBB 26, will receive the honorary title of citizen of Amazonas

Marciele Albuquerque, a contestant on BBB 26, is honored with the title of honorary citizen of Amazonas by the state assembly.

Feb 25 • 23:14 UTC
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National & Local

Court orders new halt on landfill construction in AM due to signs of irregularity

The Amazonas Court of Justice has ordered a new halt on the construction of a landfill in Iranduba due to suspected irregularities in the environmental licensing process.

Feb 25 • 21:39 UTC
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National & Local

Failures in river school transport in a municipality in the interior of Amazonas are the subject of investigation by the Public Ministry

The Public Ministry of Amazonas has launched an investigation into issues with river school transport in Guajará that have been exposing students to risks.

Feb 25 • 14:51 UTC
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National & Local

Deadline for payment of the Ipaam public competition ticket ends this Wednesday (25) in Amazonas

The payment deadline for the Ipaam public competition registration fee in Amazonas concludes on Wednesday, the 25th, with essential details regarding fees and examination dates.

Feb 25 • 14:32 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman arrested with 60 kg of drugs hidden in speakers on the Solimões River in Amazonas; VIDEO

A 19-year-old woman was arrested in Brazil for attempting to transport 60 kg of cocaine hidden inside speakers on a boat on the Solimões River.

Feb 25 • 13:44 UTC
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National & Local

Amazonas Concentrates 8 of the 10 Most Deforested Indigenous Lands in 2025

A report reveals that Amazonas is home to eight of the ten indigenous lands most affected by deforestation, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures.

Feb 25 • 08:03 UTC
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National & Local

Manaus will have direct flights to Boa Vista and Fortaleza starting in the coming months

The government of Amazonas announced new direct flights from Manaus to Boa Vista and Fortaleza, aiming to enhance air connectivity and boost tourism and business travel.

Feb 25 • 01:50 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Three PMs and two men arrested suspected of attempting to steal about a ton of drugs from criminals in AM

Three active military police officers and two men were arrested in Brazil for trying to steal nearly a ton of drugs from criminals on the Rio Negro.

Feb 24 • 22:22 UTC
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National & Local

Government opens pre-registration for homes in the 'Amazon EcoLar' project in Manaus; see how to participate

The Amazon government has launched a pre-registration for families living in high-risk areas to join the Amazonas EcoLar housing project, with the first homes to be built in the Petrópolis neighborhood of Manaus.

Feb 24 • 16:41 UTC
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National & Local

Unemployment in Amazonas closes 2025 at 8.4%, above the national average, says IBGE

The unemployment rate in Amazonas was reported at 8.4% for 2025, higher than the national average of 5.6%.

Feb 24 • 16:30 UTC
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National & Local

Boy bitten by jararaca snake gets discharged after specialized treatment at the Regional Hospital of Baixo Amazonas

A five-year-old boy, João Paulo Soares Mendes, was discharged from a Brazilian hospital after receiving treatment for a jararaca snake bite.

Feb 24 • 13:33 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man is suspected of throwing gasoline and setting fire to ex-partner in Parintins in the interior of Amazonas

A man is suspected of attempted feminicide after allegedly pouring gasoline on his ex-partner and setting her on fire in Parintins, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police launches operation against drug trafficking and money laundering in Manaus and in the interior of Amazonas

Seven people were arrested during Operation Espúrio Legacy, targeting drug trafficking and money laundering schemes in Amazonas.

Feb 24 • 11:58 UTC
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National & Local

AM Justice investigates judges and officials for error in warrants that resulted in the arrest of an innocent deportee from the USA

The Justice Tribunal of Amazonas has opened an investigation into two judges and two officials for errors in issuing arrest warrants that wrongly led to the detention of an innocent man who was deported from the USA.

Feb 24 • 08:02 UTC
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National & Local

List of approved candidates in the selection process for the Blood Hospital disclosed by the Government of AM; check it out

The Government of Amazonas has released the list of approved candidates for temporary positions at the Blood Hospital in Manaus, with documentation submission required for immediate admission.

Feb 24 • 01:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman arrested after stealing newborn's body from mortuary in Amazonas

A 45-year-old woman was arrested for stealing a newborn's body from a mortuary in the municipality of Autazes, Amazonas, after the child's father reported its disappearance to the police.

Feb 23 • 23:06 UTC
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National & Local

Mayor of Manaus speaks about the arrest of former chief of staff and questions investigation into 'political core' of CV in AM

The Mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, addresses the arrest of his former chief of staff in connection with an investigation into the Comando Vermelho's political connections in Amazonas, expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of the operation.

Feb 23 • 17:20 UTC
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National & Local

Mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, announces pre-candidacy for the Government of Amazonas

David Almeida, the Mayor of Manaus, declared his pre-candidacy for the Government of Amazonas in the 2026 elections during an event in the capital.

Feb 23 • 16:24 UTC
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National & Local

Health Truck offers mammography and ultrasound in Manacapuru in the interior of Amazonas

The Health Truck has started providing free mammograms and ultrasounds in Manacapuru, Amazonas, from February 23 until March 15.

Feb 23 • 14:06 UTC
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National & Local

Amazonas students have until Tuesday (24) to request exemption in Ufam's PSC

Students from Amazonas' state schools are eligible to apply for a fee exemption for the Federal University of Amazonas' continuous selection process until Tuesday.

Feb 23 • 13:39 UTC
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National & Local

Educator and former government secretary of Amazonas, Angela Bulbol, dies in Manaus

Angela Bulbol, a prominent educator and former secretary of the Amazonas state government, passed away due to complications from a vehicle accident in Manaus.

Feb 23 • 12:44 UTC
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National & Local

More than 9,000 turtles are released into a river in the interior of Amazonas; VIDEO

Over 9,000 turtles were returned to nature in a traditional event in Presidente Figueiredo, Amazonas, involving local community efforts to protect these species.

Feb 23 • 10:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

See who are the nine suspects of being part of the 'political nucleus' of the CV in Amazonas who are on the run

The Amazonas Civil Police have released the names and images of nine suspects linked to the 'political nucleus' of the Comando Vermelho criminal organization, who are currently fugitives.

Feb 21 • 22:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Fake lawyer arrested in operation was a parliamentary assistant and mediated leakage of confidential data from TJ-AM, police say

Lucila Meireles Costa, arrested in Brazil for allegedly posing as a lawyer and facilitating the corruption of justice officials to leak confidential data, is connected to a larger investigation involving organized crime.

Feb 21 • 17:26 UTC
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National & Local

TRE-AM offers home service for biometrics in Manaus; see how to request

The Regional Electoral Court of Amazonas (TRE-AM) is providing home service for residents of Manaus with mobility issues who need to complete biometric registration.

Feb 21 • 13:36 UTC
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Crime & Justice

What is known and what remains to be known about the operation against the 'political core' of the Comando Vermelho in Amazonas

The Amazonas Civil Police launched Operation Erga Omnes targeting a supposed political faction linked to Comando Vermelho, resulting in multiple arrests and significant seizures.

Feb 21 • 13:19 UTC
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National & Local

How the seizure of half a ton of drugs gave rise to operation against 'political nucleus' of CV in AM

The Amazonas Civil Police launched Operation 'Erga Omnes' against a group linked to Comando Vermelho suspected of drug trafficking and corruption in Manaus and several other states.

Feb 21 • 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

Angela Bulbol, former secretary of government in Amazonas, is run over inside a condominium in Manaus

Angela Bulbol, a former secretary of administration in Amazonas, was gravely injured after being hit by a vehicle in her condominium in Manaus.

Feb 21 • 00:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Network of traffickers in the country financed alleged leader of scheme with CV in Amazonas, says delegate

A police operation in Brazil dismantled a network of traffickers financing Allan Kleber Bezerra de Lima, perceived leader of a scheme linked to the Comando Vermelho (CV) faction operating in Amazonas.

Feb 20 • 23:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation against the 'political nucleus' of CV in Amazonas seizes luxury cars, money, and documents

A police operation in Amazonas targets the political wing of the Comando Vermelho criminal organization, resulting in the seizure of luxury vehicles, cash, and multiple arrests.

Feb 20 • 21:26 UTC
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National & Local

Journal do Amazonas 1st Edition this Friday, February 20, 2026

The article discusses the latest news and events in Brazil, including economic implications of recent decisions, the Supreme Court's actions, and a high-profile murder investigation.

Feb 20 • 17:54 UTC
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National & Local

Daily Summary #1869: Police carry out operation to dismantle 'political nucleus' of Comando Vermelho in Amazonas; US Supreme Court overturns Trump-imposed tariffs

Police launched an operation against the political arm of the Comando Vermelho drug trafficking group in the Amazon while the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by Trump.

Feb 20 • 16:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Prints show 'political core' of the CV consulting warrants with an employee of the Court of Justice of AM

Prints of conversations obtained by the Amazonas Civil Police reveal a political group linked to the Comando Vermelho exchanging confidential judicial information.

Feb 20 • 16:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Leader of 'political nucleus' of Comando Vermelho in AM is fugitive, says police

Allan Kleber Bezerra Lima, alleged leader of the Comando Vermelho's political faction in Amazonas, is on the run following a police operation that led to the arrest of several individuals involved in drug trafficking.

Feb 20 • 15:22 UTC
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National & Local

Amazon police operation targets 'political nucleus' of Comando Vermelho in the state

An operation by the Civil Police of Amazonas aims to dismantle a so-called 'political nucleus' of the Comando Vermelho gang in Brazil.

Feb 20 • 14:11 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Front companies, support from civil servants and access to confidential information: how the CV's structure for trafficking in AM was organized

The Comando Vermelho (CV) organized a drug trafficking operation in Amazonas with the assistance of public agents, which included the use of front companies and access to confidential police information.

Feb 20 • 13:16 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Server of the TJ, police officer, and ex-advisors of councilors: see who are the targets of the operation to dismantle the 'political core of the CV' in AM

Eight people were arrested in Amazonas as part of a police operation investigating a supposed political core linked to the Comando Vermelho crime group.

Feb 20 • 12:38 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Fake lawyer is arrested in Teresina in operation against the 'political nucleus' of Comando Vermelho in AM

Lucila Meireles Costa, a 42-year-old woman, was arrested in Teresina for allegedly posing as a false lawyer to corrupt judicial officials in Amazonas.

Feb 20 • 12:17 UTC
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National & Local

Public consultation launched to map demands of women and youth in Baixo Amazonas

A public consultation initiated by the Association of Women Workers of Baixo Amazonas (AOMTBAM) aims to map the social, mental health, and rights demands of women and youth in the region.

Feb 20 • 11:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation targets criminal organization of the Comando Vermelho with political nucleus in Amazonas

Police in Amazonas launched an operation against a criminal organization linked to the Comando Vermelho, arresting several individuals, including a public official alleged to have funneled money to the gang.

Feb 20 • 11:11 UTC
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National & Local

More than 15% of Amazon residents have left poverty, reveals research

A study by Fundação Getulio Vargas shows that over 15% of residents in Amazonas have escaped poverty between 2022 and 2024, reflecting a national trend of economic improvement.

Feb 20 • 01:59 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Public Ministry charges former performer of Boi Garantido for raping his own daughter in Amazonas

The Public Ministry of Amazonas has charged Felipe Júnior, a former performer of Boi Garantido, with sexually abusing his 10-year-old daughter.

Feb 19 • 21:44 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Influencer singer convicted of the rape of a vulnerable person in RR is arrested in AM

Singer and influencer Cleytton Rasec, convicted of sexual crimes, was arrested in Amazonas after being a fugitive.

Feb 19 • 19:39 UTC
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National & Local

Carnaboi 2026: watch live

The Carnaboi 2026 event, hosted by the government of Amazonas in partnership with Rede Amazônica, will take place at the sambódromo in Manaus and is available for live viewing.

Feb 19 • 18:59 UTC
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National & Local

Itamarati declares emergency and becomes the 3rd municipality affected by flooding in Amazonas

Itamarati has declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding caused by overflowing rivers, becoming the third municipality in Amazonas affected by this situation in 2026.

Feb 19 • 17:27 UTC
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National & Local

Justice authorizes resumption of landfill construction in the interior of Amazonas after appeal

The Amazonas Court of Justice has allowed the resumption of landfill construction in Iranduba after the company presented a viability declaration.

Feb 19 • 16:47 UTC
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Crime & Justice

More than 200 kg of drugs seized from a vessel in the interior of Amazonas; VIDEO

A police operation near Barcelos in Amazonas led to the seizure of over 220 kilograms of skunk marijuana hidden in an aluminum boat.

Feb 19 • 16:04 UTC

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