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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

A man was arrested in Esmeraldas, Brazil, with 200 kg of cocaine found in a refining laboratory.

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.

A 28-year-old man was arrested for the repeated rape of his 7-year-old goddaughter in Contagem, Brazil, after being caught by his wife.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

The Civil Police of Minas Gerais has transferred officer Wanessa Santana Martins Vieira following her husband's arrest for allegedly misusing a police vehicle.

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.

Free professional qualification courses are being offered at CRAS units in the Pampulha region of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to enhance job market opportunities for residents.

Ben Mendes, a digital influencer and pre-candidate for the governor of Minas Gerais, was involved in an assault incident at a store in Betim, Brazil.

A drunken driver was arrested after her car went off the road and crashed into a school in Belo Horizonte.

Belo Horizonte's Civil Defense has issued a warning of geological risk in half of the city’s regions due to heavy rainfall, with the forecast of continued rain throughout the weekend.

Fuel prices in Minas Gerais have surged, with diesel increasing by 12.2% and common gasoline by 9.7% in Belo Horizonte, attributed to international market impacts from geopolitical tensions.

The Military Police in Brazil arrested 13 individuals for trafficking wild birds and seized 175 birds, including endangered species, during an operation.

A jaguar was seen roaming through the residential streets of Esmeraldas, a suburb of Belo Horizonte, as captured by security cameras.

Maria Lima das Graças, who served as the manager of the iconic JK Building for over 40 years, has passed away at the age of 78.

Mercado Novo in Belo Horizonte has transformed from a struggling marketplace into a vibrant hub for bars and food since 2018.

Belo Horizonte is expected to experience heavy rain this weekend, posing a significant geological risk of landslides in various regions.

Cine Graciano in Belo Horizonte will showcase the complete filmography of local actor 'Juninho Vende-se' this month, along with other cultural cinema spaces that aim to democratize access to films.

The Mirror reports on the BH Mallorca hotel in Magaluf, where a brutal gang rape incident occurred involving a group of men known as a 'wolf pack' during the summer of 2023.

Over 700 cities in Minas Gerais, including Belo Horizonte, are under an orange alert for intense rainfall issued by the National Institute of Meteorology.

A gas truck lost control and crashed into a house in Betim, Brazil, following an argument between the tow truck driver and police officers.

Heavy rain has caused flooding and disruptions in cities of Greater Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

A bus driver in Belo Horizonte was threatened with a knife by a passenger after mistakenly closing the bus door on him while boarding.

Four metro stations in Belo Horizonte will be closed this weekend for the implementation of a new signaling system.