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National & Local

Viracopos Airport opens 44 job vacancies in Campinas; see list and how to apply

Viracopos Airport in Campinas has announced 44 job opportunities across various roles, including firefighting and technical positions, with applications being accepted via email.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:29 UTC
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National & Local

Rain causes erosion and Campinas-Monte Mor highway has section closed this Thursday

Rain on Wednesday caused erosion on a section of the Campinas-Monte Mor highway, leading to its closure on Thursday morning in HortolΓ’ndia, SP.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:28 UTC
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National & Local

Tomato, butter, and rice drive increase, and the basic basket in Campinas has the highest value since July

The cost of the basic food basket in Campinas, Brazil has reached its highest value since July 2025, driven by increases in the prices of tomatoes, butter, and rice.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:17 UTC
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National & Local

With 20 beds, Hospital PUC-Campinas has 74 complex patients hospitalized in the SUS adult emergency room

Hospital PUC-Campinas is experiencing overcrowding with 74 complex patients in the adult emergency room, far exceeding its capacity of 20 beds.

Feb 26 β€’ 00:11 UTC
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National & Local

City Council definitively approves project that increases sanctions for animal mistreatment in Campinas

The City Council of Campinas has permanently approved a project that toughens the Animal Protection Statute by increasing penalties for animal mistreatment in the city.

Feb 25 β€’ 23:36 UTC
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National & Local

Retail turnover in Campinas reaches a record 71.5% in 2025

In 2025, worker turnover in Campinas' retail sector reached a historic high of 71.5%, indicating significant employee movement within the industry.

Feb 25 β€’ 23:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

From robbery to homicide: daughter arrested and indicted for father's murder in Campinas

A daughter and her boyfriend have been arrested and indicted for the premeditated murder of her father, which was initially thought to be a robbery gone wrong.

Feb 25 β€’ 23:16 UTC
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National & Local

Saresp: Campinas Region Advances 15% in School Performance, Math Records Established in the State of SP

The Campinas region of Brazil saw a 15% improvement in school performance, with record results in mathematics as reported by Saresp.

Feb 25 β€’ 21:19 UTC
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National & Local

Correction: vote on the bill against mistreatment

An article corrected the misinformation regarding the vote on a bill intended to protect animals in Campinas, Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:31 UTC
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National & Local

Public Transportation Bidding in Campinas: Consortia Submit Proposals

Five consortia have submitted proposals for a public transportation bidding process in Campinas, Brazil, estimated at R$ 11 billion over 15 years.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:51 UTC
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National & Local

Project that prohibits the confinement of animals with fines of up to R$ 19.3 thousand is voted definitively by the Chamber of Campinas

The Campinas City Council voted to approve a law that prohibits the confinement of domestic animals in restrictive spaces, imposing heavy fines for non-compliance.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:49 UTC
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National & Local

Public transport bidding in Campinas has 'D' day with envelope delivery this Wednesday; understand

This Wednesday, companies interested in the public transport bidding for Campinas will deliver their documentation and financial guarantees at the SΓ£o Paulo Stock Exchange after a long delay in the bidding process.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:46 UTC
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National & Local

Members of the MBL Clash with Students Inside Unicamp; University Mentions 'Invasion' and 'Affront to Democracy'

Members of the Movimento Brasil Livre clashed with students at the University of Campinas, prompting university officials to label the incident as an invasion and intimidation against students.

Feb 24 β€’ 23:25 UTC
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National & Local

Campinas region confirms 5 mpox cases in 2026

The Campinas region in Brazil has confirmed five cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, with additional suspected cases reported.

Feb 24 β€’ 22:31 UTC
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National & Local

Hospitalizations and treatments for falls among the elderly rise in the Campinas region; see how to prevent them

There has been a significant increase in hospitalizations and treatments for elderly falls in the Campinas region of Brazil, with a reported 27.7% rise in 2025 according to the State Health Secretary.

Feb 24 β€’ 22:27 UTC
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National & Local

Intercity Train: SP authorizes second batch of expropriations in the Campinas region

The SΓ£o Paulo government has authorized a second batch of area expropriations between Campinas and JundiaΓ­ for the implementation of the Intercity Train (TIC) project.

Feb 24 β€’ 21:51 UTC
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National & Local

With speeds of up to 170 km/h, Campinas has 9.3 thousand fines for vehicles circulating above 50% of the allowed speed on the road

Campinas recorded over 9,300 fines in 2025 for vehicles exceeding 50% of the speed limit, highlighting a significant issue with speeding in urban areas.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:47 UTC
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National & Local

Campinas Region on Alert for Risk of Intense Rains Until Friday; See the Forecast

The Campinas region in Brazil is under alert for intense rains, with forecasts indicating storm totals of 50 to 100 millimeters and high winds until Friday.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:47 UTC
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National & Local

Understand how the pandemic and abandonment of treatment help explain the increase in tuberculosis in Campinas

The number of tuberculosis cases in Campinas, Brazil, has risen significantly, reaching 300 in 2025, attributed to treatment abandonment and delayed diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:35 UTC
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National & Local

Ana Carolina performs in Campinas in April; see how to buy tickets

Singer Ana Carolina will perform in Campinas, Brazil, on April 3 as part of her '25 Anas' tour, where tickets are already available starting at R$ 90.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:55 UTC
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National & Local

Supermarket and cash-and-carry chain offers 82 job vacancies in the region; see locations

A supermarket group is offering 82 job vacancies in various roles across its units in the Campinas region of Brazil.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:38 UTC
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National & Local

What explains so many accidents on John Boyd Dunlop? Professors from Unicamp travel along the road in Campinas and point out problems

Professors from Unicamp highlight excessive speed and numerous crossings as key factors contributing to the high accident rate on Avenida John Boyd Dunlop in Campinas.

Feb 24 β€’ 00:31 UTC
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National & Local

Project for the use of body cameras by the Guard is removed from the agenda in the Chamber of Campinas

A proposed law mandating the use of body cameras by municipal guards in Campinas was removed from the agenda for further analysis.

Feb 24 β€’ 00:08 UTC
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National & Local

Campinas holds the first municipal auction of 2026 with 600 vehicles

The Municipal Patio of Campinas, Brazil, is set to host its first vehicle auction of 2026 on March 4 and 5, featuring around 600 vehicles available for bidding.

Feb 23 β€’ 22:20 UTC
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National & Local

PUC-Campinas Hospital serves 5,400 people per day; 80% are SUS patients

PUC-Campinas Hospital reported 2 million consultations in 2025, with 80% of patients being treated through Brazil's public health system, SUS.

Feb 23 β€’ 22:06 UTC
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National & Local

Truck overturns after hitting tree and blocks avenue in Campinas

A truck carrying recycling materials overturned after hitting a tree in Campinas, blocking an avenue with no injuries reported.

Feb 23 β€’ 20:56 UTC
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National & Local

Elderly man who fell ill on a plane at Viracopos is out of a coma; family says they are coming to Brazil

A 78-year-old passenger who fell ill during a flight with a stop at Viracopos International Airport in Campinas, SP, has regained consciousness but remains hospitalized after a pulmonary embolism.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:39 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: house catches fire and creates smoke curtain in the SΓ£o Gabriel neighborhood, in Campinas

A house caught fire in the SΓ£o Gabriel neighborhood of Campinas, Brazil, creating a significant smoke plume that was captured in aerial footage.

Feb 23 β€’ 16:39 UTC
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National & Local

Campinas changes plan and negotiates the creation of an exclusive center for the recovery of wild animals

The city of Campinas, Brazil, is negotiating with the SΓ£o Paulo government to establish a dedicated center for the recovery of wild animals, in a shift from an earlier plan to integrate both wild and domesticated animals.

Feb 23 β€’ 09:55 UTC
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National & Local

Campinas City Council votes on body cameras for the Guard and citizenship title for Bruninho

The Campinas City Council is set to vote on a law requiring the use of body cameras by municipal guards and to honor Olympic volleyball champion Bruninho with honorary citizenship.

Feb 22 β€’ 20:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cyclist gets lost on trail and is rescued by helicopter in dense forest of Campinas

A 62-year-old man was rescued by helicopter after getting lost while biking in Campinas, Brazil, and was found dehydrated and exhausted.

Feb 22 β€’ 17:38 UTC
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National & Local

Sanasa admits error in water bills for social tariff issued with higher amounts and promises new bills

Sanasa, the mixed company responsible for sanitation in Campinas, Brazil, admitted to issuing incorrect higher water bills to some residents eligible for social tariff rates and promised to issue corrected bills soon.

Feb 22 β€’ 16:31 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hepatitis A and leptospirosis: Campinas region has 577 cases in five years, and the city hall warns of risk during the rainy season

The Campinas region has reported 577 cases of Hepatitis A and leptospirosis over five years, prompting health officials to issue warnings during the rainy season due to health risks from contaminated floodwaters.

Feb 22 β€’ 10:50 UTC
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National & Local

Bidding for the Metropolitan Hospital construction in Campinas should only occur in the second semester

The construction of the Metropolitan Hospital in Campinas is delayed with public bidding now expected in the second half of the year.

Feb 21 β€’ 21:04 UTC
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National & Local

Passenger found unconscious in an airplane seat at Viracopos and taken to hospital

A 78-year-old passenger was found unconscious in an airplane seat at Viracopos International Airport in Campinas, Brazil, and was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

Feb 21 β€’ 20:25 UTC
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National & Local

Severe alert: Civil Defense issues warning about heavy rain in the Campinas region

The Civil Defense of SΓ£o Paulo state has issued a severe alert for heavy rain in the Campinas region, advising residents to stay in safe places.

Feb 21 β€’ 18:07 UTC
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National & Local

Accident and emergency work cause congestion on Dom Pedro I road in Campinas

An accident involving a car and a truck, along with emergency road work, led to significant traffic congestion on the Dom Pedro I highway in Campinas, Brazil.

Feb 21 β€’ 16:14 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Colombians arrested with R$ 5,500 in stolen pharmacy products in the Campinas region

Two Colombian nationals were arrested in Campinas, Brazil, for allegedly stealing pharmacy products worth R$ 5,500.

Feb 21 β€’ 13:07 UTC
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National & Local

Complaints about lack of vacancies in health centers rise 79% in Campinas

Complaints regarding the unavailability of health services in Campinas have surged, with a notable 79% increase in reports from 2024 to 2025.

Feb 20 β€’ 22:13 UTC
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National & Local

Video shows plane hitting the ground on emergency landing in Campinas (SP)

A twin-engine plane experienced a malfunction during an emergency landing at Campos dos Amarais Airport in Campinas, Brazil, but did not result in any injuries.

Feb 20 β€’ 20:57 UTC
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National & Local

With literacy below the target, Campinas announces a package to reinforce municipal education

Campinas, Brazil, is implementing a series of measures to enhance municipal education due to low literacy rates among elementary school students.

Feb 20 β€’ 18:33 UTC
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National & Local

CPAT offers 200 positions for production assistants in Campinas with salaries of R$ 2,600

The CPAT in Campinas is hosting an employability event offering 200 production assistant positions with a salary of R$ 2,600 from October 23 to 25.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:52 UTC
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National & Local

Prestes Maia Avenue will be expanded at the bridge over the PiΓ§arrΓ£o in Campinas

Prestes Maia Avenue in Campinas, Brazil, is set to undergo expansion over the PiΓ§arrΓ£o Creek, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion in the area.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:53 UTC
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National & Local

Without a new supplier, Campinas deactivates motorcycle ambulances from Samu

The motorcycle ambulance service operated by Samu in Campinas will be discontinued due to the lack of a supplier willing to renew the contract.

Feb 20 β€’ 10:03 UTC
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National & Local

Campinas records more accidents, but fewer deaths in traffic in January, says Infosiga

Campinas has seen an increase in traffic accidents in January 2026, but a decrease in fatalities compared to the previous year.

Feb 19 β€’ 22:09 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Rental car registered as embezzled in SP seized in Northern MG

A rental car reported as embezzled in Campinas, SP was seized by police in Northern Minas Gerais while being driven without proper documentation.

Feb 19 β€’ 20:00 UTC
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National & Local

AUDIO: listen to recordings of the pilot with the tower before the emergency landing after colliding with a bird in Campinas

Audio recordings reveal the moments leading up to an emergency landing of a plane in Campinas, Brazil, after hitting a bird during takeoff.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:08 UTC
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National & Local

Campinas receives immersive scenes themed around toys like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Polly Pocket, and UNO

Iguatemi Campinas hosts an interactive event called 'Mattel - The Experience', featuring immersive scenes from popular toy brands from February 19 to May 3.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:17 UTC
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National & Local

What to do in Campinas and region: agenda includes MC Meno K, Carnival hangover, record fair and more

A variety of cultural and artistic events are scheduled in Campinas and the surrounding region, including a Carnival hangover celebration and performances by popular Brazilian artists.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:15 UTC
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National & Local

After inspection exposes precarious condition, Campinas concludes first phase of the Animal Protection Department reform

The city of Campinas has completed the first phase of renovations at its Animal Protection and Welfare Department following a public outcry over poor conditions.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:04 UTC

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