Did you see? Rain causes flooding in Buriticupu, accident with trailers on BR-135, and other news of the week on g1 MA
A summary of key news from G1 Maranhão for the week of March 15 to 21, including rain-related flooding, illegal cockfighting, and a trailer accident.
Merchant arrested with a ton of expired chocolate and counterfeit packaging in Caxias
A merchant in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, was arrested for selling a ton of expired chocolate and for tampering with product packaging to mislead consumers.
Businessman is kidnapped in Baixada Fluminense, held hostage for one hour and released in Cidade Alta, North Zone of Rio
A businessman was kidnapped by armed criminals in Duque de Caxias, held for an hour, and later released in Rio's Cidade Alta neighborhood.
Man sentenced to over 43 years in prison for killing a delegate in Caxias, MA
A man has been sentenced to over 43 years in prison for the murder of police delegate Márcio Mendes Silveira in Caxias, Maranhão.
Woman arrested for maintaining clandestine cockfighting in Caxias, MA; 12 birds were rescued
A woman in Caxias, Brazil, was arrested for operating an illegal cockfighting operation, which resulted in the rescue of 12 birds from poor conditions.
Three people are arrested in operation against illegal animal sales at fair in Duque de Caxias; iguana did not survive and died
Three individuals were arrested during an operation against illegal animal sales at a fair in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, where an iguana died due to the conditions of sale.
Operation targets dump sites of the Comando Vermelho in Duque de Caxias
Authorities in Brazil have launched an operation against illegal dump sites controlled by the Comando Vermelho gang in Duque de Caxias, resulting in multiple arrests for environmental crimes.
Who is Zé Carioca, designer accused of leading a scheme of 3D printed weapons
Lucas Alexandre Flaneto de Queiroz, known online as 'Zé Carioca', has been identified as the alleged leader behind a criminal organization producing and selling 3D printed firearms in Brazil.
Man killed after argument during billiards game in Duque de Caxias
A man was shot dead following an argument during a billiards game at a bar in Duque de Caxias, Brazil.
Mother arrested by Federal Police for abusing her own daughters and posting videos of them on messaging apps
A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Brazil for sexually abusing her two young daughters and sharing videos of the abuse on messaging platforms.
Community Event Offers Free Services to the Population in Caxias Until Friday (13)
A community event in Caxias provides free services to residents, particularly aimed at those in social vulnerability, running until Friday.
Man with arrest warrant for robbery arrested inside shopping mall in Caxias, MA
A man with an outstanding arrest warrant for robbery was apprehended inside a shopping mall in Caxias, Maranhão, by police officers on duty.
Two people are injured after the car they were in collides with a bus on BR-316, between Caxias and Timon
Two individuals sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision with a bus on BR-316 in Brazil.
Grande Rio records rain this Saturday
Heavy rainfall affected the Greater Rio area on Saturday, prompting warnings from civil defense authorities due to flooding in some locations.
Young man arrested in the act for Nazi propaganda and hate speech on the internet
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, for posting Nazi and racist content on social media during a Federal Police operation.
Federal Police targets scheme of undeclared money that allegedly financed campaigns in Caxias and benefited elected candidates
The Federal Police is investigating an alleged scheme of undeclared funds that may have financed elections in Caxias, Maranhão, benefiting candidates who were elected in 2024.
Driver of shared taxi arrested after being caught transporting drugs on MA-349, rural area of Caxias
A shared taxi driver was arrested in Maranhão, Brazil, after police discovered he was transporting drugs in his vehicle along a rural road.
VIDEO: PF carries out operation investigating 'purchase of resignation' scheme of candidates in Caxias, MA
The Federal Police conducted a major operation investigating an alleged scheme of bribing candidates to withdraw from elections in Caxias, Maranhão.
Facial biometrics in bus turnstiles aims to curb fraud in gratuities and discounts in a city in RS
Public transportation in Caxias do Sul has implemented facial biometrics to monitor the accurate use of discounts and gratuities on buses.
Did you know? Fair in RS promotes tasting of grapes and showcases almost 200 varieties of the fruit
A grape fair in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, is showcasing nearly 200 varieties of grapes and offering free guided tastings until March 8.
Justice maintains 100,000 BRL fine against RS councilor after remarks against Bahians rescued in situation analogous to slavery in Serra
A Brazilian councilor was fined 100,000 BRL for making xenophobic remarks about Bahian individuals rescued from slavery-like conditions.
Community Wedding Project offers slots for couples in Caxias and Jatobá; see how to register
A community wedding project in Caxias and Jatobá aims to facilitate civil unions for low-income couples.
Man dies after being run over on Duque de Caxias Avenue in Bauru
A 52-year-old man was killed after being struck by a car on Duque de Caxias Avenue in Bauru, Brazil, with investigations into the incident now underway.
Influencer nurse arrested for illegal sale of weight loss drugs
A Brazilian influencer, posing as a nurse, was arrested for illegally selling weight loss medications, including tirzepatide, in Duque de Caxias.
'Saguzaço' is prepared with 300 liters of wine during the Grape Festival in Caxias do Sul
During the Grape Festival in Caxias do Sul, a special dessert called 'Saguzaço' is being prepared using 300 liters of wine, celebrating the region's rich tradition and impact of grape cultivation.
Grande Rio Breaks Google Search Record with Virginia in the Battery
The Grande Rio samba school achieved a record high in Google searches during Carnival, largely due to influencer Virginia Fonseca's role as the drum queen.
Natal Carnival has samba school parade this Friday (20) and Saturday (21)
The traditional samba school parade of Natal will be held this Friday and Saturday, featuring various samba schools competing at Avenida Duque de Caxias.
Influencer from Duque de Caxias is robbed in Cabo Frio and publishes video capturing audio of the incident
Digital influencer Willi Ramos, known as 'Jogatina Original', was robbed in Cabo Frio while a video captured the audio of the incident.
Driver runs over revelers in square of Duque de Caxias, in Baixada Fluminense
A driver, suspected of being under the influence, ran over revelers at a carnival event in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, injuring at least five people.
Grape Festival unites tradition and innovation and expects 500 thousand people with new attractions
The 35th National Grape Festival in Brazil is set to welcome over 500,000 visitors with a mix of traditional and innovative attractions.
Earthquakes felt in Serra Gaúcha and Civil Defense rules out earthquake; find out the causes
Tremors were felt in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, but authorities have dismissed them as earthquakes, attributing them to shifting rocks underground.
Suspect of trafficking arrested in joint operation in Caxias
A drug trafficking suspect was arrested in a joint operation in Caxias after months of undercover investigations prompted by local residents' tips.
Suspect arrested for involvement in cigarette cargo theft in Caxias
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a cargo theft of cigarettes in Caxias, Brazil, with police seizing weapons and electronic devices during the operation.
Court convicts 15 people for R$ 14 million robbery at airport in RS
A federal court in Brazil has convicted 15 individuals for their involvement in a R$ 14 million robbery at the Caxias do Sul airport, marking one of the largest heists in the state's history.
Man arrested and teenager apprehended suspected of killing an elderly man in his own home in Caxias
A 20-year-old man was arrested and a 17-year-old teenager was apprehended for the murder of a 60-year-old man found dead in his home in Caxias, Brazil.
Duque de Caxias still has flooded neighborhoods after weekend storm
Neighborhoods in Duque de Caxias remain flooded following the heavy rainfall over the weekend, leading to significant disruptions.
Heavy rain recorded in the North Zone of Rio and in Duque de Caxias
Rio de Janeiro experienced heavy rainfall, causing local flooding, particularly in the North Zone and Duque de Caxias.
RJ has record of heavy rain this Saturday
Heavy rains affected Greater Rio and the city of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday afternoon, causing alerts in some areas, but no injuries have been reported.
Suspect arrested for involvement in homicide in Caxias
A suspect has been arrested in rural Caxias (MA) in connection with the stabbing death of Jean Firmino dos Santos Silva, believed to be linked to a drug-related dispute.
Man found dead with signs of violence in Caxias; police investigate
The Civil Police is investigating the death of a 56-year-old man found near the Church of Santo Antônio in Caxias, with signs of violence indicating a possible homicide.
Water pipeline of Águas do Rio breaks again in Xerém a week after the first leak
A large water pipeline from Águas do Rio ruptured again in Xerém, Duque de Caxias, just a week after a previous leak, causing significant flooding on the road.
Containment Operation: police and MPRJ attempt to arrest 40 from Comando Vermelho in Duque de Caxias
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro and the Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro have launched a new phase of the Containment Operation targeting the Comando Vermelho gang in Duque de Caxias, resulting in the arrest of 5 individuals so far.
Man arrested in Maranhão suspected of assaulting his elderly visually impaired mother
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Caxias, Maranhão, on suspicion of assaulting his elderly mother who has a visual impairment, and he is being investigated for domestic violence.
Chaos in Brazil: The unfortunate referee lay helpless while multiple people brutally kicked him
The Brazilian basketball league witnessed one of its most shameful incidents as a referee was brutally attacked following an intense game between Pato Basquete and Caxias do Sul Basquete.