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National & Local

VIDEO: fire hits apartment in downtown Campinas

A fire broke out in an apartment in downtown Campinas, Brazil, on Sunday morning, with no reported injuries.

Mar 22 β€’ 14:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Before the fine, the irony: profile exposes irregular parking at Unicamp campus

A social media profile is highlighting irregular parking at Unicamp in Campinas, showcasing humorous examples of improper parking.

Mar 22 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dropout Rate at Private Universities Reaches 60% in the Campinas Region, and Experts Point to Cost and Routine as Causes

A report reveals that the dropout rate at private universities in the Campinas region of Brazil has reached 60%, attributed to financial and daily life challenges faced by students.

Mar 21 β€’ 23:08 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

From Restarting to Diversity: Schools in Campinas Total 230 Immigrant Students from 29 Countries

In Campinas, Brazil, 230 immigrant students from 29 countries are enriching local classrooms with diversity and stories of overcoming challenges.

Mar 21 β€’ 16:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice releases influencer PlΓ­nio Palmeira and imposes precautionary measures after drug trafficking arrest

PlΓ­nio Palmeira, a Brazilian social media influencer, has been granted provisional release by a court following his arrest for drug trafficking, with certain precautionary measures imposed.

Mar 21 β€’ 15:17 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Flavor woman', 'wants to be a man': bodybuilder from interior SP is targeted by attacks on social media after competition

A bodybuilder from Itapeva, SP, faced online harassment and prejudiced comments following her competition in Campinas, despite her victory and initial excitement about the event.

Mar 21 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Defense of influencer arrested for drug trafficking in Campinas says marijuana is for personal use

The defense of influencer PlΓ­nio Palmeira, arrested for drug trafficking, claims that the seized marijuana was for personal use, dismissing links to drug trafficking.

Mar 20 β€’ 22:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas registers 18 complaints of abusive fuel prices following the war against Iran

Following the onset of the war against Iran, Campinas has seen 18 complaints regarding potentially abusive fuel prices lodged with its consumer protection agency, Procon.

Mar 20 β€’ 16:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Autumn 2026: Campinas region is expected to have above-average heat and cold only at the end of the season

Meteorologists predict that autumn 2026 in Campinas will be characterized by above-average temperatures and late cold weather, with possible rainstorms occurring earlier than usual.

Mar 20 β€’ 16:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck overturns after tire bursts and blocks two lanes on John Boyd Dunlop Avenue, in Campinas

A truck overturned on John Boyd Dunlop Avenue in Campinas after a tire burst, blocking two lanes but resulting in no injuries.

Mar 20 β€’ 14:23 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Influencer fined for driving at 283 km/h has cars seized in the interior of SP

A digital influencer had several cars seized by police in Campinas, SP, after being reported for driving at a reckless speed of 283 km/h.

Mar 20 β€’ 11:21 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Freight train cars derail in Campinas

Two freight train cars derailed in Campinas, Brazil, on Thursday, with no injuries reported.

Mar 20 β€’ 11:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows patient with KPC between beds in the ward of Hospital MΓ‘rio Gatti

Hospital MΓ‘rio Gatti in Campinas, Brazil, has reported a new case of contamination with the Klebsiella Pneumoniae Carbapenemase (KPC) bacterium in its ward, separate from an ongoing outbreak in its ICU.

Mar 19 β€’ 23:22 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP government opens 800 spots for free vocational courses in Campinas; see how to participate

The SΓ£o Paulo government is offering 800 free vocational course slots in Campinas, aimed at enhancing skills in various sectors for adults and eligible youth.

Mar 19 β€’ 20:35 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas confirms two more deaths from spotted fever registered in 2025

Campinas has confirmed two additional deaths from spotted fever, bringing the total to six fatalities for the year 2025.

Mar 19 β€’ 20:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The law on paper is so beautiful': parents complain about the lack of caregivers in public schools in Campinas

Parents in Campinas, Brazil, express serious concerns over the lack of caregivers for children with disabilities in public schools, which has led to many children not attending classes.

Mar 19 β€’ 18:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

What to do in Campinas and the region: agenda includes Duquesa, Rodriguinho, MC IG and more

Campinas and its surrounding areas are hosting a variety of events this weekend, featuring popular artists like Duquesa and MC IG.

Mar 19 β€’ 15:25 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends increase in commissioned positions in the Chamber of Campinas

A court in Campinas, Brazil, has temporarily suspended the increase in commissioned positions in city council offices following a request from the Public Ministry.

Mar 19 β€’ 14:07 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Azul flight from Campinas to Madrid returns to Viracopos due to 'operational issues'

Azul Airlines' flight AD8754 from Campinas to Madrid had to return to Viracopos due to operational issues, resulting in the cancellation of its return flight AD8755.

Mar 19 β€’ 11:42 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly couple taken hostage by robbers after their house was invaded while they were sleeping in Campinas

An elderly couple in Campinas, Brazil, were taken hostage during a home invasion by armed robbers while they slept.

Mar 19 β€’ 11:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Irregular land in the Campo Grande Environmental Protection Area sparks legal dispute between Campinas City Hall and Adventist Institution

A land dispute in the Campo Grande Environmental Protection Area in Campinas involves the city government and the Paulista Adventist Institution of Education and Social Assistance over alleged irregularities.

Mar 19 β€’ 09:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas City Council approves a project that reduces legal actions and aims to increase revenue by R$ 120 million per year

The Campinas City Council has approved a project aimed at reducing judicial actions related to tax collections while increasing annual municipal revenue by R$120 million.

Mar 18 β€’ 23:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

No Peace: Campinas Records 1,200 Noise Complaints, Up 724% in 5 Years

Residents in Campinas, Brazil, have faced a surge in noise complaints, with reports increasing by 724% over the past five years, highlighting ongoing issues with noise pollution.

Mar 18 β€’ 23:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction of the Intercity Train linking Campinas to SΓ£o Paulo will begin in March, says concessionaire

The construction of the Intercity Train Eixo Norte (TIC) connecting Campinas and SΓ£o Paulo is set to commence in March, ahead of the previously scheduled date.

Mar 18 β€’ 21:36 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Internet ads lead police to woman suspected of selling slimming pens from Paraguay

A woman was arrested in Campinas, Brazil, for allegedly selling illegal slimming pens imported from Paraguay, following police surveillance of internet ads.

Mar 18 β€’ 20:06 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Clandestine pharmacy suspected of distributing illegal medications to other cities and online

A clandestine pharmacy in Campinas, Brazil, is under investigation for allegedly distributing illegal medications to other cities and through the internet.

Mar 18 β€’ 19:36 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas hosts Restaurant Week with menus starting at R$ 59.90

The 23rd edition of Restaurant Week in Campinas features exclusive restaurant menus starting at R$ 59.90, running from March 26 to April 6.

Mar 18 β€’ 19:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car overturns after hitting a pole and leaves three people injured in Campinas

A car overturned after colliding with a pole early Wednesday morning in Campinas, injuring three individuals.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:08 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lack of lighting on walking path in Taquaral makes visitors use cellphone flashlights in Campinas

Visitors to Lagoa do Taquaral in Campinas are resorting to using their cellphone flashlights due to a lack of lighting along the walking path.

Mar 18 β€’ 11:42 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: out-of-control van crosses Prestes Maia median and almost hits motorcyclist in Campinas

A security camera captured the moment when an out-of-control van nearly hit a motorcyclist in Campinas, Brazil.

Mar 18 β€’ 11:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor points out neglect by the City Hall of Campinas and asks for R$ 2 million for the death of a child in Taquaral

The SΓ£o Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking R$ 2 million in damages from the City Hall of Campinas following the death of a child due to a falling eucalyptus tree.

Mar 17 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanitary Surveillance Closes Clandestine Manipulation Pharmacy in Campinas

Sanitary authorities in Campinas closed an illegal compounding pharmacy that operated without proper permits and safety measures, seizing a significant amount of raw materials.

Mar 17 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two pharmacies are robbed on the same night in Campinas; employees are taken hostage

Two pharmacies in Campinas, Brazil, were robbed on the night of October 16, with employees held hostage and approximately R$ 100,000 worth of goods stolen.

Mar 17 β€’ 17:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

What annoys consumers in Campinas the most? Banks lead complaints at Procon; see ranking of main problems

Banks topped the list of consumer complaints in Campinas, Brazil, according to a 2025 report from the municipal Procon.

Mar 17 β€’ 16:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident Involving Four Vehicles Leaves Injured and Closes Section of Campinas-Monte Mor Highway

A multi-vehicle accident on the Campinas-Monte Mor highway resulted in injuries and traffic disruptions.

Mar 17 β€’ 12:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

IRPF 2026: Tax Authority expects 1.1 million declarations from the Campinas region; see numbers by city

The Brazilian Tax Authority anticipates receiving 1.1 million tax declarations for the 2026 fiscal year from the Campinas region by the submission deadline of May 29, 2026.

Mar 17 β€’ 09:48 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

One portion per second: man arrested with industrial machine for packing drugs in Campinas

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Campinas, Brazil, with an industrial machine capable of packing one cocaine portion per second and thousands of drug packages in his possession.

Mar 16 β€’ 19:41 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas confirms two more patients with superbug in the ICU of Hospital MΓ‘rio Gatti

Two additional patients in the ICU at Hospital MΓ‘rio Gatti in Campinas, Brazil, have been confirmed to be infected with the superbug Klebsiella Pneumoniae Carbapenemase, bringing the total number of infections to nine without fatalities reported.

Mar 16 β€’ 19:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

From collection to patient: Discover stories that show the journey of bone marrow donation in Campinas

The number of registered bone marrow donors in Campinas increased by 8.12% from 2024 to 2025, with a focus on the personal stories behind the donations.

Mar 16 β€’ 18:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Group of Haitians detained in Viracopos was tricked with fake visas, says Federal Police

A group of 118 Haitians was detained at Viracopos Airport in Campinas, Brazil, after being scammed with fake humanitarian visas that appeared authentic.

Mar 16 β€’ 16:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man drowns while trying to cross dam in Campinas

A 40-year-old man drowned in a dam near Avenida Ruy Rodrigues in Campinas, Brazil, during an attempted swim across the water body.

Mar 16 β€’ 14:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP goes to Justice to block hiring of 105 commissioned employees in the Chamber of Campinas

The SΓ£o Paulo Public Ministry has taken legal action to prevent the hiring of 105 commissioned employees by the Campinas City Council following a recently approved project that created new positions.

Mar 16 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three Haitians are accommodated in Campinas after detention in Viracopos

Three Haitians are receiving care from the social assistance of Campinas after being detained at Viracopos Airport, with most of the group expressing a desire to continue to other destinations.

Mar 15 β€’ 21:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Final Exit: 320 residents of Campinas left the country in 2025, and a lawyer explains why to declare the change to the IRS

In 2025, 320 residents from Campinas, Brazil, officially declared their move abroad, reflecting a 5.8% decrease compared to 2024, as explained by a legal expert on the necessity of notifying the IRS about permanent relocation.

Mar 15 β€’ 10:26 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haitians in Viracopos: Federal Court gives 48 hours for Federal Police to analyze asylum requests

The Federal Court in Campinas has mandated the Federal Police to complete initial assessments of asylum requests from Haitian migrants at Viracopos Airport within 48 hours.

Mar 14 β€’ 19:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident between car and bus leaves three people injured on Avenida Doutor Moraes Salles in Campinas

Three people were injured following a collision between a bus and a car in Campinas, Brazil.

Mar 14 β€’ 19:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Last passenger train in the interior of SP completes 25 years

The last passenger train journey in the interior of SΓ£o Paulo marks its 25th anniversary, symbolizing the end of long-distance rail transport in the region.

Mar 14 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Court wants to hear police chief about retention of Haitians in Viracopos

A federal court in Campinas has ordered an investigation into the retention of 118 Haitian immigrants at Viracopos Airport, requiring the police chief responsible for migration control to testify.

Mar 13 β€’ 22:42 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Assaults with shock racket and hunger: complaint reveals terror experienced by children abused by father and stepmother

A complaint by the Public Ministry against a father and stepmother accused of torturing their three children in Campinas, Brazil, reveals a horrifying account of sustained abuse over several years.

Mar 13 β€’ 19:46 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Buses stuck, without doors and even steering wheels: users complain about poor transportation conditions in a neighborhood of Campinas

Residents of ChΓ‘caras Gargantilha in Campinas are suffering from extremely poor public transportation conditions, including breakdowns and unsafe vehicles.

Mar 13 β€’ 17:38 UTC

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