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Crime & Justice

O'Higgins supporter arrested after being caught mimicking monkey by camera at Arena Fonte Nova

A Chilean football fan was arrested during the halftime of the Bahia vs O'Higgins match for suspected racist behavior directed towards Brazilian players.

Feb 26 β€’ 10:57 UTC
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National & Local

Videos from g1 Bahia and TV Bahia – Thursday, February 26, 2026

Reports highlight various significant events in Brazil, including a family tragedy, severe weather impacts, banking issues, and escalating violence in certain neighborhoods.

Feb 26 β€’ 10:39 UTC
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National & Local

Hospital and gym flooded, lightning strikes and destroyed streets: rains cause damage in the interior of BA

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding and damage in various towns in the interior of Bahia, Brazil.

Feb 26 β€’ 00:46 UTC
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National & Local

Police investigate rental contract fraud scheme and recover more than 60 vehicles in Bahia

A Civil Police operation in Bahia recovered 68 vehicles linked to a fraud scheme involving false rental contracts.

Feb 25 β€’ 23:42 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Rain floods public hospital and leaves streets destroyed in a city in Bahia

Heavy rains caused flooding in a public hospital and significant damage to streets in CΓ­cero Dantas, Bahia, Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:21 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man dies after suffering electric shock while working on a roof in the interior of Bahia

Eduardo Cruz de Jesus, a 51-year-old man, died from an electric shock while working on a roof in ValenΓ§a, Bahia.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:57 UTC
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National & Local

Man dies after being hit by a van on a road in Bahia

A 47-year-old man died after being struck by a van on BR-415 in Bahia, Brazil, with the driver fleeing the scene.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:47 UTC
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National & Local

Tourists from RS shot in conflict area in Bahia undergo surgery and remain in ICU

Two tourists from Rio Grande do Sul were shot in Bahia during a land dispute and are now recovering in intensive care after surgery.

Feb 25 β€’ 17:15 UTC
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National & Local

More than R$ 50,000 in counterfeit footwear and clothing seized in the interior of Bahia

Over R$ 50,000 worth of counterfeit shoes and clothing were seized from a store in Serrinha, Bahia, following a complaint to federal authorities.

Feb 25 β€’ 16:09 UTC
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National & Local

Woman dies after being run over by partner while helping with truck maneuver in Bahia

A 48-year-old woman was killed after being run over by her partner while assisting him in maneuvering a truck in rural Bahia, Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:30 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Father arrested for beating eight-month-old baby in the interior of Bahia

A man was arrested for physically assaulting his eight-month-old son in UauΓ‘, Bahia, Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:17 UTC
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National & Local

Bahia Book Biennial begins ticket sales for the 2026 edition

Ticket sales for the Bahia Book Biennial, a major event in literature and culture, have commenced for its 2026 edition, scheduled from April 15 to 21 at the Salvador Convention Center.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:02 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman is stabbed to death inside home in Bahia countryside

A 39-year-old woman was murdered in Bahia, Brazil, with her partner being the prime suspect who was later found dead at the scene.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:36 UTC
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National & Local

Young man who went out to catch crabs is found dead on the beach of ValenΓ§a

A 24-year-old man named JoΓ£o Victor da Silva Sousa was found dead on Guaibim beach in ValenΓ§a, Brazil, after being reported missing while he went to catch crabs.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:23 UTC
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National & Local

6-year-old child and 12-year-old teenager shot in a shooting attack in southern Bahia

A 6-year-old child and a 12-year-old teenager were shot in EunΓ‘polis, southern Bahia, by two armed men, with the child in critical condition after surgery.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:19 UTC
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National & Local

Man shot and hanged after being accused of sharing intimate photos of ex-partner in Bahia

A 34-year-old man was shot and hanged in Bahia after being accused of sharing intimate photos of his ex-partner, allegedly by her relatives.

Feb 25 β€’ 13:23 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tracy Mann launches the book 'The Whole World is Bahia' in SΓ£o Paulo

Australian actress Tracy Mann launched her book 'The Whole World is Bahia' in SΓ£o Paulo, attended by various guests including notable writers and a DJ.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:46 UTC
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National & Local

With Dillom and Catupecu Machu: the ideal festival to escape the summer comes to the south of Buenos Aires

The Nueva Sur festival returns to BahΓ­a Blanca, Argentina, featuring top national artists for a summer send-off.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:49 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police conducts operation in Bahia against group suspected of million-dollar fraud against Caixa EconΓ΄mica Federal

The Brazilian Federal Police executed search and seizure warrants in Bahia targeting a group suspected of committing fraud against Caixa EconΓ΄mica Federal, with losses estimated at R$ 1.2 million.

Feb 25 β€’ 10:01 UTC
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National & Local

Videos from g1 Bahia and TV Bahia - Wednesday, February 25, 2026

This article provides updates on various significant events in Brazil, including weather dangers in Juiz de Fora, remarks on Trump, and ongoing legal cases.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:48 UTC
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National & Local

IF Baiano opens registrations for 560 spots in free preparatory course for federal institutes

The Federal Institute of Bahia (IF Baiano) has opened registrations for 560 spots in a free preparatory course aimed at helping public school students access professional and technological education.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:17 UTC
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National & Local

Heavy Rain Floods Streets, Houses, and Public Buildings in a City in Southwestern Bahia

Heavy rains caused flooding in streets, homes, and public buildings in ItuaΓ§u, southwestern Bahia, affecting local infrastructure but without reports of displaced residents.

Feb 25 β€’ 00:41 UTC
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National & Local

Five people are arrested after tourists are shot in an area of land dispute between indigenous people and farmers in Bahia

Five individuals were arrested in connection with the shooting of two tourists in Bahia, Brazil, amid ongoing land disputes between indigenous groups and farmers.

Feb 24 β€’ 21:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trial of accused in the death of Mother Bernadete is postponed in Bahia

The trial of two individuals accused of murdering quilombola leader Maria Bernadete PacΓ­fico Moreira, known as Mother Bernadete, has been postponed to April 13 in Salvador, Brazil.

Feb 24 β€’ 21:56 UTC
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National & Local

Justice approves appeal and the number of councilors may increase in a city in Bahia

The Bahia state court has approved an appeal to potentially increase the number of city councilors from 13 to 15 in Tucano, Brazil, based on recent population changes.

Feb 24 β€’ 21:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Lawyer convicted of embezzlement and on the run from justice is arrested in Bahia

A 52-year-old lawyer, Carlos Humberto Ramos Lauton, was arrested in Bahia after being a fugitive due to convictions for embezzlement.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:36 UTC
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National & Local

Hospital registers for bone marrow donation in Feira de Santana; find out how to participate

The General Hospital ClΓ©riston Andrade in Feira de Santana is organizing a public event for registering bone marrow donors in collaboration with the Bahia Hematology and Hemotherapy Foundation.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:43 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is charged with racism after being arrested for theft in stores and offending the victim at the police station in Bahia

A 36-year-old woman was arrested in Brazil for theft and subsequently charged with racism after verbally assaulting a victim at a police station in Itabuna, Bahia.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck with stolen cocoa cargo worth nearly R$ 1 million is recovered in Bahia

A stolen truck loaded with cocoa powder, valued at nearly R$ 1 million, was recovered by the Civil Police in Bahia.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senac opens more than 160 vacancies for Easter egg production courses in Bahia; see how to participate

Senac Bahia is offering over 160 vacancies for courses on Easter egg production and special chocolates in seven municipalities across the state.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:48 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Company linked to Banco Master bought share in oil well

RubicΓ£o S.A., a company connected to Banco Master, acquired a 60% stake in an oil exploration field in Itaparica, Bahia.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Former president of Bahia, Guilherme Bellintani becomes majority partner of Channel Goat

Former Bahia president Guilherme Bellintani has acquired a majority stake in the sports Channel Goat, which has nearly five million subscribers on YouTube.

Feb 24 β€’ 17:00 UTC
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National & Local

Tourists from Rio Grande do Sul are shot near Indigenous protest site in Bahia

Two tourists from Rio Grande do Sul were shot at while driving near an Indigenous protest in Prado, Bahia, with no arrests made yet.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:03 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man claims girlfriend died after feeling ill and is arrested on suspicion of femicide in Bahia

A man in Bahia, Brazil, has been arrested on suspicion of femicide after claiming his girlfriend died from feeling unwell, but investigations revealed signs of violence and prior injuries.

Feb 24 β€’ 15:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Actor from Bahia participates in the opening of Bad Bunny's shows in Brazil; meet him

Actor Álvaro Emílio, from Bahia, opened for Bad Bunny's shows in São Paulo with a short film showcasing Brazilian youth culture.

Feb 24 β€’ 15:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Five men die after a shootout with military police in southern Bahia

Five men were killed in a shootout with military police in LenΓ§Γ³is, Bahia, during a tactical patrol.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:59 UTC
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National & Local

It's #FAKE that Bahia confirmed 38 cases of mpox during Carnival week

Claims about 38 confirmed cases of mpox in Bahia during Carnival week are false, according to the local health authority.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:56 UTC
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National & Local

Four dogs die and two people are injured after a bee attack in southern Bahia

A bee attack in ItabatΓ£, Mucuri, resulted in the deaths of four dogs and injuries to two people, including a child.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:21 UTC
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National & Local

More than 400 cities in Bahia are under an orange alert for intense rains

All 417 cities in Bahia, Brazil, are under an orange alert for heavy rains, with specific areas facing a red alert for extreme danger.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

IF Baiano promotes Science and Technology Week with lectures and workshops in Alagoinhas; see programming

The Federal Institute of Bahia (IF Baiano) is hosting a National Week of Science and Technology in Alagoinhas featuring free lectures and workshops focused on various scientific and cultural topics.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:09 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Construction worker is stabbed and slashed to death after home invasion in Bahia

A 48-year-old construction worker was murdered in Bahia following a violent home invasion.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:41 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Judge Carlos Alberto Dultra Cintra, former president of the TJ-BA, dies at 82

Former President of the Bahia Court of Justice, Carlos Alberto Dultra Cintra, has passed away at the age of 82.

Feb 24 β€’ 11:16 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline for payment of IPVA with 15% discount in Bahia ends on Wednesday

The deadline to pay the IPVA tax with a 15% discount in Bahia is set to close this Wednesday, with specific payment methods outlined by the authorities.

Feb 24 β€’ 11:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 Bahia and TV Bahia – Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The article discusses various news highlights including legal developments in Brazil and social issues affecting women.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:07 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of being part of a Bahia faction is arrested in Petrolina amid drug trafficking war

A man suspected of being part of a criminal faction was arrested in Petrolina, Pernambuco, due to ongoing drug trafficking violence in the area.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of Ordering the Murder of Mother Bernadete Go to Jury Trial in Bahia

Two men accused of ordering and carrying out the murder of Brazilian quilombola leader MΓ£e Bernadete will face trial in Salvador.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bahia's Education Department publishes guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence in state schools

The Bahia Education Department has released guidelines for the ethical and pedagogical integration of Artificial Intelligence in state schools.

Feb 23 β€’ 20:11 UTC
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National & Local

DNIT declares public utility of lands for expropriation and construction of a new bridge over the Jequintinhonha River

The DNIT has declared certain lands near the Jequintinhonha River bridge in Itapebi, Bahia, as public utility to facilitate their expropriation for building a new bridge.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:40 UTC
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National & Local

Serasa Limpa Nome Fair offers discounts of up to 99% in Bahia; find out how to participate

The Serasa Limpa Nome fair in Bahia provides consumers with the opportunity to negotiate debts with discounts of up to 99%, running from March 23 until April 1.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:22 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly woman dies after wall falls on her during rain in a city in Bahia

A 64-year-old woman died after a wall collapsed onto her during heavy rains in Capim Grosso, Bahia.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:43 UTC

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