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Crime & Justice

Duo arrested for theft and receiving in Boa Vista

A duo was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for stealing and receiving stolen property after tools valued at R$ 6,000 were taken from a mechanic shop.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:36 UTC
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National & Local

'Decola Roraima 2026' Brings Together Entrepreneurs with Talk on Leadership and Business in RR

The 'Decola Roraima 2026' event, organized by Sebrae in Boa Vista, focused on leadership and business management, featuring a keynote speech by experienced executive Paulo Camargo.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:00 UTC
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National & Local

UNDP, BOA sign MoU to drive Nigeria’s agricultural financing

The UNDP and Bank of Agriculture have collaborated to enhance agricultural financing in Nigeria through a new agreement.

Feb 26 β€’ 22:47 UTC
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National & Local

'Panic 7' and 'Practical Guide to Profitable Revenge' premiere in Boa Vista theaters

The films 'Panic 7' and 'Practical Guide to Profitable Revenge' are releasing in theaters in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Convicted of Theft and Receiving Stolen Goods is Arrested in Boa Vista

Jefter Soares Gomes, a 32-year-old semi-open prisoner, was arrested in Boa Vista for violating probation regulations.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man tries to distract saleswoman to steal a perfume worth R$ 189 and ends up arrested in Boa Vista

A 37-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista after attempting to steal a perfume while distracting a sales assistant.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:00 UTC
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National & Local

Venezuela's Airline Starts Flights Between Boa Vista and Puerto Ordaz

Venezuelan airline Rutaca Airlines has launched direct flights between Boa Vista, Brazil, and Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, with two weekly flights scheduled.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:03 UTC
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National & Local

Boa Vista improves the nutritional quality of school meals

The municipal school meal program in Boa Vista, Brazil, has been revamped to include more variety and nutritional options for students in 2026.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested for violating protective measure, stalking, and threatening woman with death in RR

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for stalking and threatening a woman with death, despite a court-imposed protective order against him.

Feb 25 β€’ 23:37 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Refrigeration Technician Arrested for Raping His Teenage Daughter in Boa Vista

A 34-year-old refrigeration technician was arrested for the alleged rape of his 14-year-old daughter in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:51 UTC
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National & Local

Senac opens more than 100 vacancies for free courses in Boa Vista; see how to enroll

Senac-RR is offering over 100 free course vacancies in Boa Vista for low-income individuals, with enrollment beginning this Wednesday.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:17 UTC
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National & Local

'Killer bees' attack children in Jardim Primavera, Boa Vista

Africanized bees attacked three children in Jardim Primavera, Boa Vista, leading to hospital treatment for their injuries.

Feb 25 β€’ 16:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested after stealing electrical wires and water meter in the Center

A 28-year-old man was arrested for stealing electrical wires and a water meter from a 68-year-old woman's home in Boa Vista.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:55 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Clerk arrested for stealing Coca-Cola Zero, hair cream, and energy drinks at his own workplace

A 31-year-old stock clerk was arrested for stealing from the supermarket where he worked in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:32 UTC
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National & Local

Man arrested with skunk and cocaine in the western zone of Boa Vista

A 35-year-old man was arrested for possession of skunk and cocaine during a police operation in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:09 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Faction Member Sentenced to Over 23 Years in Prison for Killing Rival in Drug Dispute

Antonio Jose Cabrera Soterano, also known as 'Tio AntΓ΄nio', was sentenced to over 23 years in prison for the murder of Gregori Jose del Nazareth Puerta Alvarez in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:00 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 β€’ 01:50 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police arrest trio that was delivering drugs in the Western Zone of Boa Vista

Three men were arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, on suspicion of drug trafficking while operating a cannabis delivery service.

Feb 25 β€’ 01:09 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Ex-military in Venezuela is one of the suspects in triple homicide in Boa Vista: 'high danger'

Oscar Eduardo Guevarra, a former Venezuelan national guard member, has been arrested as a suspect in a triple homicide case in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:24 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested after police find drugs under bed and in the attic of a house in Boa Vista

A 22-year-old warehouse worker was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, after police discovered drugs hidden under a bed and in the attic of his father's home.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Painter arrested for attacking young woman with wood after being charged for R$350 debt in RR

A painter was arrested for attacking a young woman with a wooden object in Boa Vista after she confronted him over a debt.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:35 UTC
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National & Local

'Nothing was left': families recount how the flood destroyed furniture and food in the interior of SP

Heavy rainfall in SΓ£o JoΓ£o da Boa Vista, Brazil, caused significant flooding that destroyed homes and displaced at least one family, leading to loss of furniture and food.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:05 UTC
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National & Local

Large boa constrictor rescued from sewage system in MT

A large boa constrictor was rescued from a sewage treatment station in Primavera do Leste, Brazil, by firefighters who advised the public to seek professional help in such situations.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:26 UTC
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National & Local

Drone video shows Boa Vista covered in smoke

Drone footage captures significant smoke engulfing Boa Vista, Brazil, raising concerns about air quality and visibility in the region.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:22 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: heavy rain floods streets and houses, and residents are rescued from flooding in inland SP

Heavy rains in SΓ£o JoΓ£o da Boa Vista, Brazil, led to significant flooding, prompting rescues of stranded residents.

Feb 23 β€’ 22:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man attacked with machete after refusing a cigarette in Boa Vista

A 48-year-old man was attacked with a machete in Boa Vista, Brazil, after denying a cigarette to another man, suffering severe hand injuries.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:51 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man Attempts to Steal Phone and Shoots Twice at Businesswoman in Buritis

An unidentified man attempted to steal a cell phone from a 73-year-old businesswoman in Boa Vista, Brazil, firing two shots but missing her before fleeing the scene.

Feb 23 β€’ 15:46 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Couple arrested with 29 drug packages hidden inside a wardrobe in Boa Vista

A couple was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, after police found 29 packages of drugs hidden in a wardrobe following a patrol and a tip-off from a police dog.

Feb 23 β€’ 14:03 UTC
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National & Local

Selective collection campaign receives recyclable materials in the Civic Center until February 27

A recycling collection campaign is taking place at the Civic Center in Boa Vista, Brazil, accepting various recyclable materials from February 23 to 27.

Feb 23 β€’ 09:00 UTC
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National & Local

Boa constrictor up to 1.5 meters rescued after 'strolling' on bike path in park in CuiabΓ‘; VIDEO

A boa constrictor measuring up to 1.5 meters was safely rescued after being spotted on a bike path in the MΓ£e BonifΓ‘cia Park in CuiabΓ‘.

Feb 22 β€’ 22:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Seller attacks ex-partner with knives and flees after trying to take her son in Boa Vista

A 31-year-old salesman was involved in a violent incident in Boa Vista, Roraima, where he attacked his ex-partner with a knife after attempting to abduct her child.

Feb 22 β€’ 20:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Motorcyclist is pursued and stabbed to death in the interior of CearΓ‘

Aldecina Albuquerque, a 43-year-old woman, was fatally stabbed by her ex-partner in Boa Viagem, CearΓ‘, while riding her motorcycle.

Feb 22 β€’ 19:18 UTC
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National & Local

'Her life will not be in vain': community garden honors young victim of femicide in MG

A community garden in Boa EsperanΓ§a, Brazil, honors Mariene Aparecida Faria, a 24-year-old woman murdered by her boyfriend, symbolizing memory and resistance against femicide.

Feb 22 β€’ 19:11 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police shuts down clandestine gun factory and seizes drugs with cousins in Boa Vista

The Roraima Civil Police dismantled a clandestine gun factory and arrested two cousins for drug-related offenses in Boa Vista.

Feb 22 β€’ 14:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Two young men arrested for drug trafficking in a condominium after a report in Silvio Leite

Two young men were arrested for drug trafficking in Boa Vista, Brazil, after a tip-off regarding suspicious activity in a local condominium.

Feb 22 β€’ 14:02 UTC
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National & Local

Snakes are released and 'take a stroll' through the world's largest freshwater aquarium; watch the video

Two snakes, a snow python named Capitu and a boa named Rachel Carson, were recently allowed to explore the Bioparque Pantanal in Brazil as part of their care routine to ensure their well-being.

Feb 21 β€’ 21:27 UTC
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National & Local

Accident between two cars injures people at the intersection of avenues in downtown Boa Vista

An accident involving two cars in downtown Boa Vista resulted in three injuries, with one person hospitalized and two children undergoing medical evaluation.

Feb 21 β€’ 20:31 UTC
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National & Local

Nearly two-meter boa found inside store in Itaperuna

A nearly two-meter long boa was discovered inside a store in Itaperuna, Brazil, prompting a response from firefighters who safely captured and relocated the animal.

Feb 21 β€’ 17:20 UTC
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National & Local

Smoke Spreads Through the Streets of Boa Vista

Smoke has spread through various neighborhoods in Boa Vista, Brazil, amidst a surge in heat spots in the region.

Feb 21 β€’ 15:25 UTC
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National & Local

Young man arrested for attempting to kill partner during argument over bicycle in Boa Vista

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista for attempted murder of his partner following a dispute over a bicycle loan.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:43 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Three men are arrested for involvement in triple homicide in Boa Vista

Three men were arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, on suspicion of being involved in a triple homicide that occurred in February.

Feb 21 β€’ 12:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested after knocking down a house gate and assaulting ex-wife while she was sleeping in Boa Vista

A man was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for breaking into his ex-wife's home and assaulting her while she slept, violating a protective order against him.

Feb 20 β€’ 23:58 UTC
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National & Local

Video: Teenager on Electric Bicycle Dies While Trying to Pass Under Agricultural Machine in MT

A 15-year-old boy died in an accident involving an agricultural sprayer and an electric bicycle in Água Boa, Brazil.

Feb 20 β€’ 18:42 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested with 1.3 kg of skunk in operation against trafficking in Boa Vista

A 29-year-old man was arrested and 1.3 kg of skunk seized during a drug trafficking operation in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 20 β€’ 18:21 UTC
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National & Local

Man attempts to steal air conditioning unit and power cables in Santa Tereza and is arrested

A 33-year-old man was arrested for attempting to steal an air conditioning unit and power cables in the Santa Tereza neighborhood of Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 20 β€’ 18:21 UTC
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National & Local

Yanomami Land Experiences Whooping Cough Outbreak Among Children and Health Authorities in Boa Vista Issue Alert

The Yanomami Indigenous Land in Brazil is experiencing a whooping cough outbreak among children, prompting health officials to issue an alert.

Feb 20 β€’ 17:49 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Merchant arrested after insulting and hitting ex-sister-in-law with cancer in public: 'I don't want her talking to my children'

A merchant in Brazil was arrested for verbally and physically assaulting her ex-sister-in-law, who is battling cancer, in a public space over personal grievances regarding interactions with children.

Feb 20 β€’ 16:03 UTC
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National & Local

UERR Students Protest After Announcement of Start of Semester with Online Classes

Students at the University of Roraima (UERR) are protesting the decision to start the semester with remote classes, demanding more dialogue and transparency from university management.

Feb 20 β€’ 15:05 UTC
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National & Local

Seu Pereira, CafuΓ§uzin and Virgens de Campina, and more: 'Qual a Boa?' for the weekend, February 20, 21, and 22, in PB

The cultural agenda 'Qual a Boa?' in ParaΓ­ba highlights various events and shows over the weekend, featuring Seu Pereira and popular carnival blocks in cities like JoΓ£o Pessoa and Campina Grande.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man with an arrest warrant for robbery is arrested in a bar in downtown Boa Vista

A man named Glauber Oliveira da Silva, 43, was arrested in downtown Boa Vista while having an outstanding arrest warrant for robbery.

Feb 19 β€’ 18:52 UTC

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