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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Recording from camera, TV taken and cell phone covered: see new details from police about the family missing for over a month

The Brazilian Civil Police are investigating new leads in the disappearance of a family from Cachoeirinha, focusing on recovered surveillance footage, a stolen television, and a cell phone found without fingerprints.

Feb 27 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police Operation Returns Cell Phones to Theft Victims in Volta Redonda

Victims of cell phone theft in Volta Redonda received their recovered devices during a police operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in such crimes in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cell phone of missing woman in Cachoeirinha was found with camera covered with duct tape; PHOTOS

The cell phone of Silvana Germann de Aguiar, a 48-year-old missing woman, was discovered by police in Cachoeirinha, Brazil, with its camera covered in duct tape.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:41 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

J.B. Pritzker reiterates: the law aimed at eliminating the use of cell phones in Illinois schools

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is pressing for legislation to ban cell phone use in schools, revisiting a failed proposal from last year.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:08 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In front of Kicillof, the mayor of San Isidro demanded that the use of cell phones in Buenos Aires prisons be prohibited

RamΓ³n LanΓΊs, the mayor of San Isidro, urged the prohibition of cell phone use in prisons to prevent gangs from operating while incarcerated during an event with the governor of Buenos Aires.

Feb 25 β€’ 21:19 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Horror and indignation: a nurse who came to confirm the femicide stole the cell phone of the young woman stabbed to death

A nurse involved in confirming a femicide in Ezeiza, Argentina, has been accused of stealing the victim's cellphone after she was murdered.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man accused of killing ex-partner and sending messages from her cell phone to her family goes on trial in Passos

Lenniker Gabriel dos Santos Oliveira is on trial for allegedly murdering his ex-partner and using her cellphone to mislead her family and the police.

Feb 25 β€’ 13:11 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

"They took everything, I was alone, buddy": the audios that expose the modus operandi of the robberies carried out by La Banda del MillΓ³n

Audios extracted from a cell phone reveal the criminal tactics employed by La Banda del MillΓ³n in a series of burglaries in Argentina.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cell Phones and Children: The Most Common Mistakes Adults Make When Trying to Set Limits

Families in Argentina are increasingly concerned about setting limits on cell phone use among children, with experts highlighting the cognitive and emotional impacts of early access.

Feb 25 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests 13 suspects who applied scams via cell phone; scheme may have moved over R$ 100 million

A police operation in SΓ£o Paulo led to the arrest of 13 individuals involved in a mobile phone scam estimated to have defrauded over R$ 100 million.

Feb 25 β€’ 01:54 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Men are detained for stealing cell phone and battery from civil police officer found dead

Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a cell phone and the battery from a civil police officer, whose body was discovered at a bus stop in the Federal District of Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 00:02 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cars, cell phone plans, and luxury items among the goods that could become cheaper with the removal of internal taxes in labor reform

Argentina's labor reform bill, which is expected to be passed by the Senate, includes a fiscal chapter that proposes the elimination of internal taxes on certain goods, potentially reducing prices for consumers.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:55 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

How to watch live television for free from your cell phone or tablet

The article discusses various ways to watch live television for free on mobile devices without incurring extra costs.

Feb 24 β€’ 15:22 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marron Brasileiro has cell phone stolen during show with JoΓ£o Gomes and asks for its return: 'I already know where it is; VIDEO

Brazilian singer Marron Brasileiro's cell phone was stolen during a live performance, and he is appealing for its return after tracking its location.

Feb 24 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: SΓ£o Paulo city records a 16% decrease in cell phone thefts, says SSP

SΓ£o Paulo experienced a 16% decrease in cell phone thefts during the 2026 Carnival compared to the previous year, with a total of 2,088 incidents recorded.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
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
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

How to deal with angry messages from friends and family on your cell phone

The article discusses how to cope with receiving angry text messages from friends and family members without wanting to absorb their negativity.

Feb 22 β€’ 21:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of pretending to be a police chief, stealing a cell phone, and attacking a victim in PI

A man was arrested for allegedly impersonating a police chief to intimidate and rob another man in Esperantina, Brazil.

Feb 22 β€’ 18:03 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ban on cell phone use for members of 'La Banda del MillΓ³n' in prison: who is affected by the judicial measure

A judge has ordered a ban on cell phone use for members of 'La Banda del MillΓ³n,' a criminal organization responsible for violent robberies against retirees in northern Buenos Aires, affecting 40 members, including 21 currently detained.

Feb 21 β€’ 16:55 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Supreme Court launched online judicial auctions and now you can bid from your cell phone

Argentina's Supreme Court has introduced a new online auction system, allowing bids via mobile devices for various properties and items.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:38 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
Life & Tech

Family Newsletter: Are Cell Phone Bans Sensible?

The article discusses the challenges parents face in managing their children's screen time and the implications of imposing cell phone bans.

Feb 20 β€’ 18:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cell phone of murdered businesswoman in Itapipoca and suspect's motorcycle found by police

The cell phone of murdered businesswoman Ana Karolina and her ex-husband's motorcycle were discovered by the police as they investigate her death as a potential femicide.

Feb 20 β€’ 15:56 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sisters who got lost for 12 hours on a waterfall trail in Uberaba did not know the route and only brought water

Two sisters were rescued after becoming lost for 12 hours on a waterfall trail in Uberaba, Brazil, without food or cell phone reception.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Images from the cell phone of the realtor show the moment she is attacked by the building manager in GoiΓ‘s

The realtor Daiane Alves Souza recorded the final moments before her death, showing her encounter with the building manager, who later attacked her.

Feb 20 β€’ 00:54 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Tatiana Medeiros: Cell Phone Report Cites Transfers via Pix and Voter Lists but Finds No Order for Vote Buying

A forensic report regarding Tatiana Medeiros' phone revealed evidence of money transfers and voter spreadsheets, but no direct orders for vote buying ahead of the 2024 elections.

Feb 19 β€’ 22:12 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

How much does the Pixel 10a cost in Mexico? This is Google's new mid-range cell phone

Google has launched the Pixel 10a in Mexico, a mid-range smartphone available at various retail outlets with prices that may vary depending on location and color.

Feb 19 β€’ 21:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Etec Employees Dismissed After Investigation into Misappropriation of Cell Phones Donated by the Federal Revenue

Etec officials in Brazil were suspended following an investigation into the misappropriation of federal cell phone donations.

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

Cell phone that exploded during dog attack and helped mechanic save himself was only 20 days old

A mechanic's phone exploded in his pocket during a dog attack in Brazil, unexpectedly preventing more serious injuries.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:42 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum blocks unregistered cell phones: the mandatory procedure if you have a Mexico number and live in the U.S.

Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexicans living in the U.S. with a phone number from Mexico must register with the CURP system to prevent telephone-related crimes.

Feb 18 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Carnival in Rio: Policemen Dressed as Robbers Catch Cell Phone Thieves

During Carnival in Rio, disguised policemen have successfully arrested cell phone thieves amidst the celebrations.

Feb 18 β€’ 22:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Undercover police arrest cell phone thieves in the middle of the parade

Undercover police have arrested several cell phone thieves during the ongoing carnival in Brazil as reports of thefts have surged.

Feb 18 β€’ 00:04 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The route of stolen cell phones: a member of the gang discovered by a journalist's perseverance will remain imprisoned

A member of a gang involved in cell phone thefts in Buenos Aires remains in prison after a judge denied her request for release, following an investigation sparked by journalist Gabriel Levinas.

Feb 17 β€’ 21:52 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues cell phone warning for storms with hail and strong winds in the coming hours in Porto Alegre

The Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul issued a cell phone alert warning residents of Porto Alegre about the potential for storms with hail and strong winds.

Feb 17 β€’ 17:51 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Carnival: Porto's cell phone insurance grows by 35% before major events

Porto Seguro has recorded a 35% average increase in cell phone insurance sales ahead of major events like Carnival.

Feb 17 β€’ 15:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for assaulting ex-partner and throwing cell phone to the ground in Itapeva

A man has been arrested in Itapeva, Brazil, after assaulting his ex-partner and throwing her cell phone to the ground during an incident outside her home.

Feb 16 β€’ 21:53 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

β€˜If I don’t give him the cell phone, he throws a tantrum’: reform to the Childhood Code seeks to curb the use of social networks among minors under 15 years

A proposed reform in Ecuador aims to regulate social media usage for minors under 15, requiring companies to verify ages and promoting parental controls.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

With the Help of CSI, GCM Recovers Stolen Car and Cell Phone

In SΓ£o JosΓ© dos Campos, municipal guards recovered a stolen car and cell phone, and arrested two suspects with the assistance of local security cameras.

Feb 16 β€’ 13:07 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula suggests giving a cuddle to one’s spouse before picking up the cell phone

President Lula emphasized the importance of combating lies and prioritizing personal connections during his recent speech at a hospital inauguration in Rio.

Feb 15 β€’ 16:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cell Phone Registration in Mexico 2026: How to Check How Many Lines Are Registered to Your Name?

In Mexico, the 2026 cell phone registration mandates users to verify the number of lines registered under their name to prevent misuse and protect personal information.

Feb 15 β€’ 14:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival blocks in Ibirapuera see arrests for cell phone theft

Four adults and five minors were arrested for cell phone theft during Carnival festivities in Ibirapuera, SΓ£o Paulo.

Feb 14 β€’ 22:31 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Police in Jason and 'La Casa de Papel' Costumes Arrest Suspects at Carnival Block in Rio

Civil police disguised in costumes arrested two suspects of cell phone theft at a Carnival block in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 14 β€’ 17:33 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What to do if I DO NOT want to link my cell phone with my CURP? CRT responds to what will happen

The Mexican government mandates linking mobile phones to the Unique Population Registry Code (CURP) by June 30, 2026, with repercussions for non-compliance.

Feb 13 β€’ 21:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cell phone found near the home of missing elderly is Silvana Aguiar's, police say

Authorities have confirmed that a cell phone discovered near the home of missing woman Silvana Germann de Aguiar is indeed hers, as the investigation into the family's disappearance continues.

Feb 13 β€’ 17:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Disappearance of family in RS: Arrested police officer and his current partner refused to provide cell phone passwords

A police officer has been arrested in connection to the disappearance of the Aguiar family in Brazil, as both he and his partner have refused to give their cell phone passwords to investigators.

Feb 13 β€’ 15:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary of JN: Toffoli Leaves the Master Case Reporting; PF Shows That Minister Is Mentioned in Messages on Daniel Vorcaro's Cell Phone

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil is facing a crisis as Minister Dias Toffoli is revealed to be mentioned in messages on a suspect's phone, prompting discussions on his potential recusal from a significant case.

Feb 13 β€’ 00:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lost cell phone and crying over an ex: driver who received a call to an island in the Palmas lake shares unusual ride stories

A rideshare driver in Brazil shares his unusual experiences, including lost items and emotional passengers, highlighting the challenges of his job.

Feb 12 β€’ 23:06 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman steals cell phone at home, sleeps under a sofa, and is found by residents in MG

A woman who stole a cell phone ended up sleeping under a sofa in a residence in Governador Valadares, Brazil, and was discovered by the homeowners after they heard noises.

Feb 12 β€’ 22:14 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

β€˜He loves me, he loves me not’ on your cell phone: 8.6 million Mexicans seek their β€˜better half’ on apps

The digital search for love in Mexico is growing, with an estimated 8.6 million people actively using dating applications.

Feb 12 β€’ 20:12 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigators believe that delivering cell phone data to Toffoli may compromise other investigations related to Master

Investigators in the Master case argue that complying with Minister Toffoli's order to submit cell phone data to the Supreme Court could jeopardize related inquiries.

Feb 12 β€’ 19:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli instructs the Federal Police and cites Correios, fax, and electronic means to receive documents in the Master Case

Minister Dias Toffoli outlined the official channels for receiving documents related to the Master Case, involving the Federal Police and various communication methods.

Feb 12 β€’ 18:27 UTC

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