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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilor who made 'horns' gesture to colleague in Recife City Hall reports politician for death threat

Councilor Eduardo Moura has reported fellow councilor Chico Kiko for a death threat following an incident during a session in which Kiko was filmed making a derogatory gesture.

Feb 23 • 23:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BTG is among the investors buying 24% of Banamex, says agency

Citigroup is close to finalizing agreements to sell an additional 24% of its Mexican retail bank, Banamex, to a group of investors led by billionaire Fernando Chico Pardo.

Feb 23 • 22:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Citi, close to selling another 24% of Banamex: Co-CEOs of Televisa and Blackstone among the buyers

Citigroup is nearing a deal to sell a 24% stake in Banamex to a group of investors led by Mexican billionaire Fernando Chico Pardo.

Feb 23 • 20:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Singing the passion of Chico Xavier for Uberaba, Tom Maior finishes in 6th place in the São Paulo carnival

The samba school Tom Maior, inspired by the life of Chico Xavier, placed 6th in the São Paulo carnival, while Mocidade Alegre won the championship.

Feb 17 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bruno Mars and Chico Science 'meet' and 'dance' to the sound of manguebeat in Olinda

In Olinda, Brazil, Bruno Mars symbolically joined forces with the late Chico Science to perform a unique homage to the manguebeat music genre during Carnival.

Feb 17 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tom Maior takes São Paulo's Special Group parade to the avenue in Uberaba

The samba school Tom Maior has brought its Special Group parade to Uberaba, featuring around 300 participants and a samba-enredo that celebrates local culture and the legacy of Chico Xavier.

Feb 17 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fortaleza's Carnaval features shows by Chico César and Olodum this Tuesday; see the schedule

The final day of Carnaval in Fortaleza includes performances by Chico César and Olodum as part of a diverse musical celebration.

Feb 17 • 08:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Adrián Chico, psychologist and sexologist: "Porn generates unattainable expectations"

Adrián Chico, a psychologist and sexologist, discusses the impact of pornography on unrealistic expectations in sexual relationships and promotes understanding of the LGTBI community through his new guide.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Four people affected by the collision of two vehicles in northern Quito

A traffic accident involving two vehicles occurred in the Llano Chico area of northern Quito, resulting in four injuries requiring medical attention.

Feb 15 • 14:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

The confession of 'Chico Ignacio', a prisoner who killed his cellmate and was accused of cannibalism: 'I took out an eye and ate it'

Manuel Ignacio Fuentes Martínez, known as 'Chico Ignacio', confessed to killing his prison cellmate and engaging in cannibalism during the incident at the La Serena Penitentiary in Chile.

Feb 14 • 13:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fafá de Belém performs at bloco Raparigas de Chico this Saturday (14) in João Pessoa

Fafá de Belém will be the main attraction at the 15th edition of the bloco Raparigas de Chico during the Carnival celebrations in João Pessoa.

Feb 14 • 10:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Journalist who is not an activist is not a journalist, says Chico Pinheiro

Chico Pinheiro expressed that genuine journalism must advocate for principles and foster citizen awareness during a recent event at the Sambódromo.

Feb 14 • 07:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Evoé! Galo da Madrugada leaves with 30 trios and attractions such as Elba Ramalho, Priscila Senna, Chico César, and Raphaela Santos

The world's largest carnival block, Galo da Madrugada, takes to the streets of Recife with numerous attractions and an environmental theme.

Feb 14 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maestro Spok opens the 2nd night of Recife's carnival with Chico César and Fabiana Cozza; programming includes Iza and Raphaela Santos

Maestro Spok kicked off the second night of the Recife carnival 2026 with performances that celebrated African cultural heritage featuring artists like Chico César and Fabiana Cozza.

Feb 13 • 23:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Authors of 'Dona Beja' and 'Vai na Fé' will write first national soap opera for TV Brasil

The first national soap opera for TV Brasil, titled 'Vambora', will be penned by experienced authors Daniel Berlinsky, Fabricio Santiago, and Chico Amorim, with production set to commence this year.

Feb 13 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival Friday in Recife features Chico César, Vanessa da Mata, Iza, Raphaela Santos, and Joyce Alane; check the schedule of shows and block parties

Carnival festivities in Recife on Friday feature performances by several popular Brazilian artists and numerous street parties.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alternate takes office after councilman Chico 2000 is suspended on suspicion of corruption in Cuiabá

After councilman Chico 2000 was suspended due to corruption allegations, Fellipe Corrêa has been sworn in as his replacement in Cuiabá's City Council.

Feb 12 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilman Eduardo Moura makes 'horns' gesture behind colleague at the Recife Chamber and is reported for slander and defamation; VIDEO

Councilman Eduardo Moura is facing slander and defamation accusations after being filmed making an offensive gesture behind fellow councilman Chico Kiko during a session in Recife.

Feb 11 • 23:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is Marcelo Tinelli's luxurious apartment in Palermo

Marcelo Tinelli's apartment, located in an exclusive Buenos Aires neighborhood, showcases the luxury real estate market's revival.

Feb 11 • 17:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Raí, Chico Pinheiro, and Minister to Parade in Tribute to the MST

The samba school Acadêmicos do Tatuapé will host a parade paying tribute to Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement (MST), featuring public figures like Raí, Chico Pinheiro, and Minister Márcia Lopes.

Feb 10 • 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Galo da Madrugada features concerts by Elba Ramalho, Chico César, Roberta Miranda, Priscila Senna, and Raphaela Santos; check out the attractions

The world's largest carnival bloc, Galo da Madrugada, will take to the streets in Recife with major performances and an environmental theme.

Feb 10 • 15:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tom Maior and Unidos da Tijuca: see the days and times of the parades that honor Uberaba and Carolina Maria de Jesus

The 2026 Carnival in Brazil will feature parades by the samba schools Tom Maior and Unidos da Tijuca, which will pay tribute to the writer Carolina Maria de Jesus and the city of Uberaba, respectively.

Feb 10 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rodrigo Maranhão returns to the streets with 'Love and Time', a samba album featuring Mart'nália and Chico Chico

Brazilian composer Rodrigo Maranhão launches his new samba album 'Love and Time', featuring notable collaborations and marking his return to original music after several years.

Feb 9 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The selenite sequoia, soybeans, and sumaúmas

The article reflects on the author’s childhood experiences with space exploration and environmental conservation, highlighting the impact of historical events on Brazilian nature and society.

Feb 8 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ozzy Osbourne helped me on X Factor just as much as mentor Sharon, says Chico

Chico Slimani credits Ozzy Osbourne as a significant influence in his career alongside mentor Sharon Osbourne during his time on The X Factor.

Feb 7 • 15:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

X Factor's Chico now 21 years after making ITV show history including huge career change

Chico Slimani, known from The X Factor, has transitioned from a pop star to a best-selling author after a significant career change prompted by family heartbreak.

Feb 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Tom Maior: see the plot and sing the samba

Tom Maior, the champion of Group A1 in 2025, will present a samba theme revolving around a letter from medium Chico Xavier, highlighting both his life and the history of Uberaba, Minas Gerais.

Feb 6 • 21:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Chico Chico, the son of Cássia Eller, publishes his first book with prose and poetry texts

Singer and songwriter Chico Chico, son of Cássia Eller, is set to debut as an author with "Pequenos Sigilos," a collection of his prose and poetry, available for pre-order on Amazon starting this Saturday.

Feb 6 • 17:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents create online system to monitor train that blocks passage and causes trouble for years in Campinas

Residents of Vila Chico Amaral in Campinas have developed their own monitoring system to address the longstanding issue of a freight train blocking a level crossing, causing daily disruptions.

Feb 6 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Opera do Malandro' becomes an urban ritual at Teatro Renault

Jorge Farjalla's new production of 'Opera do Malandro' turns the stage of Teatro Renault into an urban terreiro, blending the sacred and profane in a vibrant performance that draws on the text of Chico Buarque from 1978.

Feb 5 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Album 'Meus caros amigos' by Chico Buarque celebrates 50 years as the artist's 'best of'

Chico Buarque's album 'Meus caros amigos', released in 1976, marks its 50th anniversary, showcasing the artist's significant contributions to Brazilian music during a time of censorship.

Feb 5 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Brothers Chico and Mario Adnet strengthen partnership in 'Falso Antigo', album to be released in March featuring the voices of Roberta Sá, Mosquito, and Pedro Miranda

Brothers Chico and Mario Adnet are releasing their collaborative album 'Falso Antigo' in March, which includes contributions from Roberta Sá, Mosquito, and Pedro Miranda.

Feb 5 • 00:31 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Alfonso Durazo inaugurates Community Telebacillerato in Nácori Chico to strengthen rural education

Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño inaugurated the Community Telebachillerato in Nácori Chico to enhance academic opportunities for students in rural areas as part of the Sonora Sustainable Energy Plan in education.

Feb 4 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procedure investigates the whereabouts of Chico Mendes' items in AC: 'Personal collection is not part of the indictment', says widow

The Acre Public Ministry has initiated a procedure to investigate the storage and preservation conditions of the personal collection of environmentalist Chico Mendes.

Feb 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dino attends PGR and archives part of investigations against senator caught with money in his underwear

Minister Flávio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court has complied with a request from the Attorney General's Office to archive part of the investigations against Senator Chico Rodrigues, who was caught with cash in his underwear during a Federal Police operation in 2020.

Feb 3 • 18:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

X Factor legend Chico in crisis after being conned out of 'everything' they had

Chico Slimani, a former X Factor contestant, has revealed he was duped by a Dubai investment scam, losing everything, but has since managed to rebuild his life.

Feb 3 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Carnival 2026: Technical rehearsals in SP and RJ bring Uberaba and Sacramento to the samba avenues

As Carnival 2026 approaches, the Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba regions shine in the technical rehearsals of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with prominent tributes to Chico Xavier and Carolina Maria de Jesus at the renowned samba avenues.

Feb 2 • 20:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

ICMBio launches campaign to protect yellow crab in Fernando de Noronha during breeding season

The Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) has initiated a campaign in Fernando de Noronha to prevent runovers, illegal capture, and habitat damage to the endangered yellow crab species during its breeding season.

Feb 2 • 17:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

F.A.Z. Podcast for Germany: Does 10 Million in the Lottery Make You Happy? 'Without the Public, I Would Be Dead'

Three years after winning the lottery, Chico shares his journey from addiction and homelessness to sudden wealth and the challenges he faced.

Jan 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Chico Forti can leave prison to work: a course for pizza makers and windsurf lessons

Chico Forti has received permission from the court to leave prison for the first time since returning to Italy, allowing him to participate in a professional pizza-making course, volunteer with the elderly, and teach windsurfing to disabled individuals.

Dec 31 • 09:12 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Volunteering, professional courses and external work, new permits for Chico Forti

Chico Forti, an entrepreneur convicted of murder in the U.S. and recently returned to Italy, has been granted permission to work outside Verona prison for professional training, volunteering with the elderly, and teaching windsurfing to disabled individuals.

Dec 31 • 08:18 UTC

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