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The Belo Horizonte Food Bank has started the mandatory re-registration of institutions benefiting from its program, which is necessary for continued participation.

A 26-year-old app driver has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old passenger in Greater Belo Horizonte after diverting to a secluded area.

Singer João Gordo was detained at the Belo Horizonte airport for possession of less than five grams of hashish and marijuana, but was released after signing a term.

Comedian Tiago Santineli was taken to a police station after a disturbance outside the Teatro da Maçonaria in Belo Horizonte following his performance addressing themes of Umbanda and other African-root religions.

The storm in Belo Horizonte resulted in significant damage, including one fatality due to flooding and numerous tree falls across the city.

A study reveals that Ribeirão das Neves and Betim are among Brazil's cities with the highest water waste rates.

A time-lapse video captured the flooding of a street in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during a storm that resulted in the death of a woman.

Belo Horizonte experienced severe rainfall leading to street flooding and downed trees and power poles.

A volleyball teacher in Belo Horizonte was fired following allegations of grooming after he reportedly communicated with underage girls using a fake identity on a messaging app.

A new project highlights the rich culinary traditions of Aglomerado da Serra, the largest slum in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, by offering tours to explore local eateries.

A councilman from Belo Monte, Alagoas, was arrested for allegedly assaulting his 14-year-old stepdaughter and a fire department sergeant after a domestic altercation that prompted police intervention.

Danilo Borges Matias has stepped down from his position as the Health Secretary of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with Miguel Paulo Duarte Neto appointed to replace him.

Belo Horizonte's Civil Defense has issued a warning for geological risk in six regions of the city due to the potential for landslides as rain is forecasted.

A Belgian Malinois puppy has joined the Municipal Guard of Belo Horizonte and the public is invited to vote on her name.

An elderly couple in Belo Horizonte was taken hostage during a home invasion, where thieves stole valuables including jewelry and foreign currency.

Brazilian footballer Hulk Paraíba shared a worrying incident involving his 3-year-old daughter Zaya, who had a severe allergic reaction after eating a peanut cookie.

Two businessmen have been arrested in the Greater Belo Horizonte area for tax fraud and selling alcoholic beverages under illegal conditions.

A municipal guard in Belo Horizonte was arrested for allegedly trying to set his ex-partner on fire by dousing her with gasoline.

Autumn has officially begun in Minas Gerais, Brazil, marked by heavy rains and a gradual drop in temperatures.

The cultural agenda in Belo Horizonte includes concerts by renowned Brazilian artists Fagner and Banda Biquini, along with various theatrical performances and exhibitions.

Belo Horizonte will introduce two new bus lines and modify two existing ones to enhance access and travel efficiency starting March 22.

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a warning for severe rain in Belo Horizonte and 686 municipalities across the state of Minas Gerais.

A large tree fell on a car at a gas station in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during a storm, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

A workers' strike at the Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais (Fhemig) has led to the postponement of over 30 elective surgeries in Belo Horizonte hospitals.

The Lagoinha Belvedere Church in Belo Horizonte has ceased operations following the arrest of Fabiano Campos Zettel, related to a former pastor at the church.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping his four stepdaughters in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

The City Hall of Belo Horizonte will begin notifying taxpayers in debt through WhatsApp, targeting an initial group of 1,000 individuals.

A Belo Horizonte city councilor has filed a complaint to Brazil's attorney general after the national president of the PL party expressed hope for support from Donald Trump for a candidate in Brazil's elections.

The Lagoinha Baptist Church in Belo Horizonte has closed down its Belvedere unit, where Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of former banker Daniel Vorcaro, served as pastor, following Zettel's recent arrest due to ongoing criminal investigations.

Intense rains in Minas Gerais have caused flooding, particularly in the Greater Belo Horizonte area, with predictions of more severe weather in the coming days.

Shared electric scooters have commenced operations in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, accessible via the JET app for local users.

Two armed men invaded a car dealership in Contagem, Brazil, stealing two vehicles while holding employees and owners at gunpoint.

A family from Belo Horizonte accuses the Brazilian federal government of not complying with a court order to provide a costly medication for their son, who suffers from a rare genetic disorder.

The Mayor of Belo Jardim, Gilvandro Estrela, has criticized exorbitant fees paid to artists for municipal events amidst economic difficulties in the region.

A jaguar has been spotted for the third time in less than a week walking on rooftops in Esmeraldas, Brazil, prompting warnings for locals to stay away.

Douglas de Azevedo Carvalho, known as 'Mancha', was arrested in Bolivia and arrived in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on a Federal Police flight.

Workers from health units of the Minas Gerais Hospital Foundation (Fhemig) initiated an indefinite strike on Tuesday, October 17.

Belo Horizonte authorities detected a rabid bat and initiated vaccination of pets in the vicinity to prevent rabies transmission.

Belo Horizonte has exclusive bus lanes that allow regular cars to circulate during weekends and holidays, aiming to improve urban mobility.

The Public Ministry of Brazil has initiated criminal investigative procedures to look into four fatalities resulting from a police operation in Campo Belo, Minas Gerais.

A shooting outside the Ceresp Gameleira prison in Belo Horizonte injured Pedro Henrique Ribeiro da Silva, the alleged leader of the criminal group 'Maloquinha'.

A cloned and stolen car was seized by the Military Police in Unaí, Northwest Minas Gerais, after a tip-off about its circulation.

Indigenous women organized a protest blocking access to the Altamira airport in Pará, opposing a gold mining project by Belo Sun in the Xingu River area.

Indigenous protesters blocked access to the Altamira airport in Brazil, demanding the cancellation of a gold mining project by Belo Sun.

Two men were shot dead inside barbershops in Greater Belo Horizonte on Saturday night, with one incident captured on security cameras.

A 48-year-old woman was rescued by police after being held captive by her partner in Ibirité, a city in the Greater Belo Horizonte area, Brazil.

Verdemar supermarket is hosting a job fair offering more than 350 job positions in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Five inmates have died in prison facilities in and around Belo Horizonte in the past month, with the latest incident occurring at the Antônio Dutra Ladeira Prison.

Residents of the São Pedro neighborhood in Esmeraldas, Brazil, reported seeing a jaguar walking on rooftops early in the morning, marking the second such sighting in under a week.

Three individuals died in a confrontation with the Military Police during the 'Operation Sargento Rodrigo' in Campo Belo, Brazil.