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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo MP opens investigation to assess the actions of GCM in dispersing Carnaval block

The Public Ministry of São Paulo has launched an investigation into the actions of the Metropolitan Civil Guard during the dispersal of the Vai Quem Qué block party in Butantã following reports of pepper spray and tear gas use against revelers.

Mar 22 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: how is the GCM vehicle for dogs that has air conditioning and cost nearly R$ 450 thousand

The new police dog transport vehicle for the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) in Rio Claro, Brazil, features air conditioning and cost nearly R$ 450,000.

Mar 22 • 13:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Civil Guard investigates the murder of a three-year-old girl as a case of vicarious violence in Torrevieja

The murder of a three-year-old girl in Torrevieja is being investigated by the Civil Guard as a case of vicarious violence, with the father as the alleged perpetrator who subsequently committed suicide.

Mar 21 • 10:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver without a license chokes a guard after violating a blockade and causing chaos in Búzios

A driver without a license was arrested after backing out a traffic blockade and assaulting a municipal guard in Armação dos Búzios, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 22:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Body of a man missing from the Murcian municipality of Fortuna found in a swamp in Alicante

The lifeless body of a 47-year-old man missing since March 15 in Fortuna, Murcia, was discovered in a swamp in Alicante, prompting an investigation by the Civil Guard that currently shows no indications of foul play.

Mar 20 • 16:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Mossos and the Civil Guard Clash Over the Rescue of a Corpse in the Sea in Tarragona

The rescue effort for a man’s corpse in Tarragona led to a conflict between the Mossos d'Esquadra and the Civil Guard due to initial disorganization and jurisdictional disputes.

Mar 19 • 19:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: GCM reacts to robbery, kills 15-year-old suspect and injures another in Capão Redondo, South Zone of SP

A 15-year-old suspect was killed and a 20-year-old was arrested following a robbery attempt against a member of the Metropolitan Civil Guard (GCM) in São Paulo's Capão Redondo area.

Mar 16 • 14:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows Civil Guard agents using pepper spray against customers and employees in a bar in Cabo Frio

A video circulating on social media shows Municipal Civil Guard agents using pepper spray on customers and employees during an incident at a bar in Cabo Frio.

Mar 16 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Urbia requests GCM support to contain what it calls 'misuse' of the Ibirapuera Marquise by skateboarders and rollerbladers

Urbia is seeking increased policing by the Metropolitan Civil Guard to control skateboarders and rollerbladers in the Ibirapuera Marquise, citing issues of misuse and vandalism since its reopening.

Mar 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Hearing of former civil guard arrested for the murder of ex-wife and councilman is postponed, says lawyer

The hearing for Francisco Fernando de Oliveira Castro, a former civil guard accused of murdering his ex-wife and a councilman, has been postponed to later dates due to medical reasons presented by his defense attorney.

Mar 13 • 16:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Guard Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Trafficking in Buri

A civil guard in Buri, Brazil, was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking following a police search of his home.

Mar 13 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The records of the Civil Guard strengthen the connections of the Forestalia corruption scheme with former high-ranking officials of the Aragonese government

Recent investigations reveal extensive political connections within a corruption scheme involving Forestalia, a renewable energy company in Aragon.

Mar 13 • 12:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The CIAF warns the Civil Guard of "manipulable signatures" in Adif reports on the Adamuz accident

Investigators have raised concerns about the integrity of reports related to the train accident in Adamuz, citing issues with potentially forged signatures and inconsistencies in date documentation.

Mar 12 • 21:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Civil Guard confirms that the skeletal remains found on Wednesday belong to Francisca Cadenas

The Civil Guard has confirmed that skeletal remains found in Hornachos belong to the missing Francisca Cadenas, with investigations ongoing.

Mar 12 • 09:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

'Cerdán Connection' in Forestalia: The High Official of Ribera Confessed to the Civil Guard that Antxon Alonso Connected Him with the Bribes

A high-ranking official from Spain's Ministry of Ecological Transition confessed to the Civil Guard that he was connected to a bribery scheme involving the renewable energy company, Forestalia, by businessman Antxon Alonso.

Mar 11 • 23:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Two brothers arrested for the disappearance of Francisca Cadenas nine years ago after skeletal remains found in their home

Two brothers in Hornachos, Spain, have been arrested in connection with the nine-year-old disappearance of Francisca Cadenas following the discovery of skeletal remains in their backyard.

Mar 11 • 19:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The UCO finds bone remains in a house near where Francisca Cadenas disappeared almost nine years ago in Hornachos

The Spanish Civil Guard discovered bone remains in a house close to where Francisca Cadenas mysteriously disappeared in May 2017, intensifying the investigation into her case.

Mar 11 • 18:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Two brothers from Hornachos testify before the UCO regarding the disappearance of Francisca Cadenas in 2017

Investigators in Spain are questioning two brothers from Hornachos about the 2017 disappearance of Francisca Cadenas, as the case sees renewed developments.

Mar 9 • 18:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prison policewoman barred from course due to pregnancy excelled in Civil Guard exam during her wait

Thainá Santos overcame challenges after being dismissed from her police training due to pregnancy and successfully passed the Civil Guard exam.

Mar 9 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of São Paulo maintains ex-head of the GCM one year after domestic violence accusation

Eliazer Rodella, former commander of the Metropolitan Civil Guard, remains employed despite a year-long domestic violence inquiry.

Mar 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Civil Guard arrests a woman for fatally stabbing a 41-year-old man in Montemayor (Córdoba)

A woman has been arrested in Montemayor, Córdoba, for allegedly fatally stabbing a 41-year-old man with whom she had a prior relationship.

Mar 7 • 10:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Investigation of a daycare in a precinct of Jerez (Cádiz) for alleged mistreatment

The Civil Guard is investigating two owners and an employee of a daycare in Guadalcacín, near Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, for alleged mistreatment of children under their care.

Mar 6 • 08:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

One killed, two injured in Benue checkpoint attack

An armed bandit attack on a Civil Protection Guard checkpoint in Katsina-Ala, Benue State, resulted in one death and two injuries.

Mar 6 • 04:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Dionisio, the first victim of Catalan independence that nobody remembers: "My father has always been a forgotten victim"

The article recounts the tragic story of Dionisio Medina Serrano, a Civil Guard who became the first fatality of Catalan independence conflict, highlighting the personal impact on his family and the broader implications of forgotten histories.

Mar 5 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Final result of the CTMac and Civil Guard Contest is announced

The final results of the contest for the Macapá Municipal Civil Guard and CTMac traffic agent positions have been released, with the next phase scheduled for March.

Mar 5 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

GCM seizes more than 2,000 drug portions in 'bomb house' found in Boituva

The Civil Guard of Boituva dismantled a drug operation in an abandoned house, seizing over 2,277 portions of various illegal drugs.

Mar 5 • 18:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Drunk driver caught sleeping inside car on a busy street in Rio Verde

A drunk driver was caught sleeping in his car on a busy street in Rio Verde, Brazil, and was subsequently arrested by the Metropolitan Civil Guard after a breathalyzer test showed high alcohol levels.

Mar 4 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women Expand Their Role in Public Security in Boa Vista

Women are taking on prominent roles in the Public Security sector in Boa Vista, Brazil, showing courage and leadership in the Municipal Civil Guard.

Mar 4 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man dies after being hit by stun gun during approach by Santa Bárbara Guard

A 41-year-old man died after being struck by taser shots fired by three civil guards in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil, following an aggressive police interaction.

Mar 3 • 18:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Civil Guard registers Forestalia offices in Madrid and Zaragoza in an operation on irregular renewable contracts

The Civil Guard has conducted searches at Forestalia offices in Madrid and Zaragoza as part of an investigation into irregularities in renewable energy contracts.

Mar 3 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The CIAF alerted the Civil Guard to changes in reports about the welds in Adamuz after the accident

The CIAF has informed the Civil Guard of potential alterations in reports regarding the welds in Adamuz following a deadly train accident.

Mar 3 • 09:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The body of an Iberian lynx hit by a vehicle is found in San Fernando de Henares

The body of an Iberian lynx, believed to have been hit by a car, has been discovered by the Civil Guard in San Fernando de Henares.

Mar 2 • 16:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist dies after being hit by a GCM vehicle in Sorocaba

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after being struck by a Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) vehicle during a police chase in Sorocaba, Brazil.

Mar 2 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Civil Guard requests details from the CIAF about "inconsistencies" in the welding investigated in the Adamuz accident

The Civil Guard is seeking clarification from the CIAF regarding the details of welding inconsistencies related to the Adamuz train accident.

Mar 2 • 10:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Civil Guard dismantles a network exploiting women captured to engage in prostitution in Castellón

The Spanish Civil Guard has dismantled a network involved in the sexual exploitation of women for prostitution in Castellón, resulting in the arrest of the suspected leader.

Feb 27 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

GCM seizes more than 15 kg of drugs in a 'bomb house' in Suzano

The Municipal Civil Guard of Suzano seized over 15 kg of drugs, including crack, cocaine, marijuana, and lança-perfume, from a drug production site known as a 'bomb house.'

Feb 26 • 22:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacareí increases supervision against disturbance of peace by 80%

The city of Jacareí, Brazil, has increased its monitoring of noise disturbances by 80% over two years, leading to a decrease in recorded cases of harassment.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Civil Guard confirms the discovery in the sea of the pants worn by Airam, the young autistic man missing in La Palma

The Spanish Civil Guard has confirmed the discovery of pants belonging to Airam, a 20-year-old autistic man missing since February 16 in La Palma, and plans to expand coastal searches.

Feb 26 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

"Come with me": a dog prevents the kidnapping of a woman in Valencia by biting one of the attackers

A dog saved its owner from a kidnapping attempt in Polinyà de Xúquer, Valencia, by biting one of the attackers, leading to the arrest of four suspects by the Civil Guard.

Feb 26 • 10:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Guardian spends over R$ 9,000 after dog is shot by civil guard; she requests reimbursement and investigation

A dog named Atena has undergone surgery after being shot by an off-duty civil guard in Cubatão, Brazil, prompting her owner to seek reimbursement for over R$ 9,000 in veterinary expenses.

Feb 25 • 21:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Two alleged drug traffickers injured in a shooting with the Civil Guard in Barbate

Two alleged drug traffickers were injured during a gunfight with the Civil Guard in Barbate, Spain.

Feb 25 • 16:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A Civil Guard and Two Drug Traffickers Injured in a Chase in Barbate (Cádiz)

Two suspected drug traffickers were injured during a clash with the Civil Guard in Barbate, Cádiz, as part of an operation against drug trafficking.

Feb 25 • 12:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Transport Ministry defends that the remains preserved from the Adamuz accident were not sealed by the Civil Guard

The Transport Ministry of Spain defends its actions regarding the remains from the Adamuz railway accident, asserting they were not sealed by the Civil Guard despite a judge's reprimand.

Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Preliminary results of the CTMac and Civil Guard competition in Macapá are released; see how to check

The preliminary results for the Municipal Civil Guard and traffic agent competition in Macapá have been announced, with 160 positions up for grabs and about 18,000 applicants registered.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The mayor of La Algaba (PSOE) resigns due to dual investigation for sexual harassment of a minor by the Prosecutor's Office and the Civil Guard

Diego Manuel Agüera, the Socialist mayor of La Algaba, resigns amid investigations by both the Prosecutor's Office and the Civil Guard regarding allegations of sexual harassment towards a minor.

Feb 23 • 14:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

They find the backpack and several messages from Airam, who the Civil Guard is searching for in La Palma

The Civil Guard is searching for a missing 20-year-old named Airam on La Palma, and a backpack along with several written messages have been discovered.

Feb 23 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Taking the exam by car despite having the license revoked

The Civil Guard in Móstoles, Spain, is stopping drivers without points from taking their driving test in their own vehicles and has also arrested habitual offenders.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Four main hackers of the group 'Anonymous Fénix' arrested for carrying out cyberattacks against public organizations

The Civil Guard has arrested the four main members of the Spanish hacker group 'Anonymous Fénix' for allegedly conducting cyberattacks against public entities such as ministries and political parties.

Feb 22 • 09:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Train was seized for irregularities in Ribeirão Preto, SP

A small tourist train was seized by the Metropolitan Civil Guard in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, due to safety and legal irregularities during a routine inspection.

Feb 21 • 17:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Civil Guard investigates a sexual assault on a minor under the care of a classmate at a school in Vinaròs

The Civil Guard is investigating a sexual assault involving a minor under state care in Vinaròs, perpetrated by a classmate.

Feb 20 • 16:38 UTC

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