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National & Local

Electric failure at Pronto-Socorro da Augusto Montenegro causes patient transfers in Belém

An electrical failure at the Dr. Roberto Macedo Emergency Room in Belém led to patient transfers and the suspension of services due to power fluctuations.

Mar 21 • 22:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maintenance affects water supply in neighborhoods of Belém; see which ones and schedules

Water supply is temporarily reduced in some areas of Belém, Brazil, due to maintenance by the water company.

Mar 21 • 19:27 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Women are arrested in the act after a jewelry store robbery in Belém

Two women were arrested after being caught in possession of stolen jewelry from a recent heist at a jewelry store in Belém, Brazil.

Mar 21 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of attempting to kill transgender ex-girlfriend in Belém

A man was arrested in Belém, Brazil, on suspicion of attempting to murder his transgender ex-girlfriend after luring her using a fake profile.

Mar 21 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains cause flooding in Marituba and city hall declares state of emergency

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding in several neighborhoods of Marituba, leading the city government to declare a state of emergency.

Mar 21 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It was a success': Dona Onete undergoes successful surgery in Belém, says singer's team

Brazilian singer Dona Onete successfully underwent surgery in Belém for a pseudoaneurysm.

Mar 21 • 02:51 UTC
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National & Local

Police dismantles occupation on the banks of Rua da Marinha, a newly delivered COP 30 project in Belém

The Military Police intervened to dismantle an illegal occupation near Rua da Marinha in Marambaia, Belém, less than a day after the inauguration of a COP 30 project.

Mar 21 • 01:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pet adoption fair in Belém promotes meeting of rescued dogs and cats with new homes

A pet adoption fair in Belém, Brazil, aims to connect rescued dogs and cats with potential new owners while raising awareness about responsible pet ownership.

Mar 20 • 17:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Decree in Belém controls fish trade during Holy Week

The city of Belém has implemented a decree regulating the fish trade to ensure adequate supply for the Holy Week period.

Mar 20 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Barros Barreto and Bettina Ferro Hospitals had nearly 2,000 appointments on Women's Health 'E' Day in Belém

Two hospitals in Belém, Brazil, provided nearly 2,000 health services for women as part of a national campaign focused on women's health.

Mar 20 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

School reinforcement teacher arrested for suspected sexual abuse of student in Belém

A school reinforcement teacher in Belém has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student.

Mar 20 • 13:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Festival brings terreiro cinema to Belém with free programming

The 1st edition of the ÀRÁ - Terreiro Cinema Festival opens in Belém, showcasing films that highlight the narratives of Afro-Brazilian communities.

Mar 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family Health Unit in Belém is in precarious state and poses risks to patients, MPs point out

The Panorama XXI Family Health Unit in the Mangueirão neighborhood of Belém is operating under inadequate conditions, posing potential risks to patients and staff according to the State Public Ministry of Pará.

Mar 20 • 13:22 UTC
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National & Local

Festival of Forest Peoples in Belém with music and films receives registrations for workshops

The Festival of Forest Peoples in Belém is currently accepting registrations for creative workshops, featuring audiovisual presentations, music, and other cultural activities focused on Amazonian indigenous and traditional communities.

Mar 20 • 13:20 UTC
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National & Local

Down Walk in Belém celebrates life and inclusion with programming at Batista Campos square

The Down Walk event held in Belém promotes awareness and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome, coinciding with World Down Syndrome Day.

Mar 20 • 12:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cultural Agenda: Gilberto Gil's farewell tour, feijoada with Jorge Aragão, a musical about Rita Lee, and more this weekend in Belém

The article discusses various cultural events occurring in Belém, Brazil, including Gilberto Gil's farewell tour and a feijoada event featuring Jorge Aragão.

Mar 19 • 22:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dona Onete will undergo surgery in Belém after diagnosis of pseudoaneurysm

Dona Onete, an 86-year-old Brazilian singer, is set to undergo surgery in Belém due to a diagnosed pseudoaneurysm after battling urinary infections earlier this year.

Mar 19 • 21:36 UTC
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National & Local

Pink river dolphin rescued in canal in Belém dies despite treatment

A pink river dolphin rescued in Belém, Brazil, died despite extensive veterinary treatment.

Mar 19 • 17:21 UTC
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National & Local

Robbers in garbage collector uniforms attempt to rob a couple in Jurunas, Belém

Two robbers dressed in fake garbage collector uniforms attempted to rob a couple jogging on a busy street in Belém, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 17:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

COP 30 project in Belém, Rua da Marinha, delivered 5 months after the conference and with a history of environmental controversies

The Rua da Marinha, a key infrastructure project tied to COP 30, was completed in Belém five months after the conference, amidst ongoing environmental concerns.

Mar 19 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'CNH Pai D'égua': Detran holds a practical exam drive for atypical mothers in Greater Belém

The Detran is conducting a special event for atypical mothers to expedite their practical driving tests as part of the CNH Pai D’égua program in Greater Belém.

Mar 19 • 13:39 UTC
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National & Local

Sanitary Surveillance closes dental clinic after allegations of irregularities in Belém

Sanitary authorities in Belém have closed a dental clinic following multiple health regulation violations reported in an inspection after a complaint.

Mar 19 • 13:07 UTC
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National & Local

App motorcyclist dies after being hit by a bus on Augusto Montenegro Avenue in Belém

A motorcyclist was killed after being struck by a bus on Augusto Montenegro Avenue in Belém, Brazil, while working for a delivery app.

Mar 19 • 11:54 UTC
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National & Local

Archdiocese of Belém celebrates Saint Joseph's Day with masses, novenas, and festivities in parishes

The Archdiocese of Belém is celebrating Saint Joseph's Day with various religious activities across local parishes.

Mar 19 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Advisor of the Civil House of Pará is dismissed after being arrested by the Federal Police in operation regarding R$ 500,000 withdrawal in Belém

Michel Silva Ribeiro, advisor to the Civil House of Pará, was dismissed following his arrest by the Federal Police tied to a money laundering investigation.

Mar 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Group of Black Women from SP Conducts Afro-Brazilian Procession in Belém This Saturday

An Afro-Brazilian procession, part of the Nzinga project, will take place in Belém, Brazil, celebrating African traditions through music and dance.

Mar 18 • 23:14 UTC
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National & Local

Marambaia BRT station has been out of operation for over 2 months and affects users

The Marambaia BRT station in Belém, Brazil, has been non-operational for over two months due to vandalism, adversely impacting public transport users who now face longer wait times and safety concerns.

Mar 18 • 20:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pink dolphin found in Belém canal may have been dragged by rain and high tide, says expert

A pink dolphin was rescued from the União canal in Belém, Brazil, possibly due to heavy rains and high tides displacing it from its natural habitat.

Mar 18 • 20:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazon Music Festival 2026: 5th edition with Orochi, Teto, Poze do Rodo and Wiu is scheduled in Belém

The Amazon Music Festival 2026, featuring artists such as Orochi and Teto, will take place on May 16 in Belém, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

58-Year-Old Man Arrested for Sexual Harassment on Circular Bus at UFPA in Belém

A 58-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment aboard a circular bus at the Federal University of Pará in Belém, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests trio in the act after withdrawing R$ 500,000 in Belém, suspected of money laundering with R$ 3.8 million contracts with state agency

Three men were arrested in Belém, Brazil, for withdrawing R$ 500,000 under suspicion of money laundering connected to state contracts.

Mar 18 • 13:52 UTC
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National & Local

Cultural Foundation of Pará offers 468 spots in free workshops in Belém

The Cultural Foundation of Pará is offering 468 free spots in artistic initiation and craft workshops in Belém, with registrations open until April 1.

Mar 18 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for sexual harassment inside a bus at UFPA in Belém

A 58-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment on a campus bus at the Federal University of Pará in Belém, after an incident involving a student.

Mar 17 • 23:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Price of açaí reaches up to R$ 70 in Belém in February

The price of açaí in Belém increased by over 15% in February 2026, reaching an average of R$ 33.15.

Mar 17 • 18:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hospitalized for almost 20 days, Dona Onete undergoes blood transfusion and makes a donation appeal in Belém

Brazilian singer Dona Onete, hospitalized for almost 20 days, has undergone a blood transfusion and urgently appeals for blood donations in Belém.

Mar 17 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pink river dolphin found in canal in Belém; 'totally unusual situation,' says biologist

A pink river dolphin was discovered in an urban canal in Belém, causing curiosity and concern among local residents and prompting a rescue effort.

Mar 17 • 11:51 UTC
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National & Local

Car hits barrier on João Paulo II avenue in Belém

A car crashed into a barrier marking a construction area on João Paulo II avenue in Belém, resulting in minor injuries to the driver who was hospitalized.

Mar 17 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for riding a motorcycle with another bike's plate in the Guamá neighborhood, in Belém

A motorcyclist was arrested in Belém for using a motorcycle plate that belonged to another vehicle during a traffic enforcement operation.

Mar 16 • 22:39 UTC
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National & Local

Tree falls and destroys tombs in Santa Izabel Cemetery in Belém

Families are protesting significant damages to tombs due to a fallen tree at Santa Izabel Cemetery in Belém, exacerbated by poor cleanup efforts.

Mar 16 • 16:05 UTC
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National & Local

Gasoline and diesel prices soar up to 11% in Pará in one week; Procon inspects stations in Belém

Gasoline and diesel prices have surged dramatically in Pará, Brazil, prompting consumer protection authorities to investigate local gas stations for price gouging.

Mar 16 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tank truck collides with pole on Arthur Bernardes Avenue in Belém

A tank truck collided with a pole on Arthur Bernardes Avenue in Belém, causing traffic disruptions and affecting electricity supply in the area.

Mar 16 • 11:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UPA Terra Firme, in Belém, promotes a free action for glaucoma prevention in Belém

UPA Terra Firme in Belém is offering a free glaucoma prevention and awareness event to the community as part of World Glaucoma Week.

Mar 16 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Luxury car at high speed hits parked vehicles in the Umarizal neighborhood, Belém

A red Mustang crashed into parked cars in the Umarizal neighborhood of Belém after the driver lost control, with no injuries reported.

Mar 15 • 21:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog abandoned on Bernardo Sayão Avenue in Belém

A dog was abandoned by a passenger in a car on Bernardo Sayão Avenue in Belém, sparking outrage and police investigation into the incident.

Mar 15 • 19:50 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspect involved in the death of civil police officer in Guamá is arrested in Belém

A suspect was arrested in Belém for involvement in the death of civil police investigator Ediel Bitencourt.

Mar 15 • 19:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Increase in Tourism on Island Facing Belém, Driven by COP30, Harms Artisanal Fishing

The increase in tourism resulting from COP30 has negatively impacted artisanal fishing on the island of Combu, according to local residents.

Mar 15 • 13:30 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man dies after being shot in Complexo do Ver-o-Peso, in Belém

A man was shot dead in front of an iconic tourist spot in Belém, Brazil, on Saturday.

Mar 14 • 20:39 UTC
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Crime & Justice

About a thousand packets of base paste are seized in a camp used by drug trafficking in Icoaraci

Around a thousand packets of base paste were seized during a police operation targeting drug trafficking in Icoaraci, Belém.

Mar 13 • 23:35 UTC
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National & Local

From Indigenous Singing to Contemporary Music: Show 'As Amazônias' Brings Together Aíla, Djuena Tikuna, and Patrícia Bastos in Belém

The 'As Amazônias' show features three prominent female voices from the Brazilian Northern music scene, celebrating cultural diversity and musical traditions of the Amazon region.

Mar 13 • 20:46 UTC
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National & Local

Students at Pedroso School protest on Avenida João Paulo II in Belém over endless construction and mosquito infestation

Students from Pedroso School in Belém protested due to ongoing construction and health risks from a mosquito infestation in their temporary school building.

Mar 13 • 16:06 UTC

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