Money laundering in charcoal and operation against illegal quartz extraction: see the most read of the week
The article highlights the week's most-read news including a money laundering scheme related to charcoal and operations against illegal quartz extraction in Northern Minas.
Little One on Coal – The Caribbean Way to Address the Fuel Crisis
In Cuba, the automotive landscape is shaped by vintage American cars and innovative adaptations like the Polish Fiat 126 that runs on charcoal, reflecting the unique challenges of the island's fuel crisis.
Neither charcoal nor firewood: the new way of making barbecue that promises to be faster and easier in 2026
A new method for making barbecue without charcoal or firewood is emerging, utilizing powerful electric or gas/inferred grills to enhance efficiency and control during cooking.
Operation combats money laundering scheme in the charcoal sector in 9 cities in the region
A police operation targeting a money laundering scheme in the charcoal sector took place across nine cities in northern and central Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Operation targets illegal charcoal scheme in MG and leads to the blocking of over R$ 55 million
An operation by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais has uncovered an illegal charcoal extraction and sales scheme, resulting in the freezing of over R$ 55 million in assets and the suspension of the involved companies' activities.
Tea and Samosas Being Made on Charcoal Due to LPG Shortage
In Lucknow, the ongoing LPG gas shortage is forcing small vendors and tea shops to resort to using charcoal for cooking snacks like samosas.
A Sensation of the Dead Residue on the Over One Ton of Cockle Shells
An art exhibition featuring over a ton of cockle shells and charcoal drawings reflects on themes of residuality and ecological consciousness inspired by the local environment.
VIDEO: Truck with irregular documents for 10 years found loaded with stolen wood
A truck with irregular documentation for the past ten years was discovered in Brazil loaded with stolen wood in Rio Pardo de Minas.
VIDEOS: Globo Comunidade DF on Sunday, March 8, 2026
The article covers various topics including an Israeli attack in Iran, comments from Trump on military involvement, personal experiences of a Brazilian in Dubai, and highlights from the Formula 1 and innovation in charcoal bags.
Meet the entrepreneur who earns R$ 1 million by creating self-lighting charcoal bags
Wilian Biolo, a Brazilian entrepreneur, has developed a self-lighting charcoal bag that capitalizes on safety and convenience, leading him to earn R$ 1 million.
More than 500 bags of illegal charcoal seized in operation in the interior of Amazonas
Environmental authorities in Brazil seized over 500 bags of illegal charcoal in Itacoatiara, enforcing significant fines and regulations.
Kenya: 10-Month-Old Baby Dies in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Nakuru
A 10-month-old baby died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Nakuru, Kenya, due to a charcoal stove left burning in their home.
Fake Funeral.. Attempt to Smuggle Charcoal in a 'Hearse' Foiled
Authorities in Malawi thwarted a complex charcoal smuggling operation disguised as a funeral procession in the Chikwawa region.
'We Cook with Charcoal and Firewood for 3 Families in the Neighborhood': How Cubans Are Experiencing the Worst Fuel Rationing in Decades
Cubans are resorting to cooking with charcoal and firewood due to severe fuel shortages.
Malawi: They organized a fake funeral to smuggle charcoal
Authorities in Malawi are pursuing at least nine individuals accused of smuggling charcoal using a hearse disguised as a funeral procession.
In Cuba, charcoal and solar panels to face the energy crisis
Cuba is turning to charcoal and solar power as alternative energy sources amid an ongoing energy crisis.
Farmer reported for conditions akin to slavery in MG; workers ate corn to survive, says MPF
Seven workers rescued from a charcoal factory in Tapira, MG, reported surviving only on corn while enduring exhausting work hours, leading the Federal Public Ministry to charge the farmer and foreman with human trafficking crimes.
Gold miner arrested with 1 ton of ore and mining machinery on farm near Raposa Serra do Sol
A 53-year-old gold miner was arrested with 1 ton of gold, charcoal, and cyanide waste while operating an illegal gold processing site near the indigenous territory of Raposa Serra do Sol.
Police close illegal charcoal factory and arrest manager and owner in Campo Grande
The Civil Police shut down an illegal charcoal factory in Campo Grande, arresting both the manager and the owner during the operation following an environmental complaint.