Godfather arrested in the act for raping 7-year-old goddaughter in Greater BH
A 28-year-old man was arrested for the repeated rape of his 7-year-old goddaughter in Contagem, Brazil, after being caught by his wife.
Contagem city hall server dismissed after discriminatory joke about Ribeirão das Neves population
A public servant in Contagem, Brazil, was dismissed after a discriminatory message against the residents of Ribeirão das Neves went viral on social media.
Duo invades dealership and steals two cars in Greater BH; VIDEO
Two armed men invaded a car dealership in Contagem, Brazil, stealing two vehicles while holding employees and owners at gunpoint.
Exclusive Job Fair for Women in Contagem Offers Nearly One Thousand Job Openings This Saturday
A job fair dedicated to women will take place in Contagem, Brazil, on Saturday, providing nearly one thousand job opportunities and various support services.
Four suspects arrested for stealing over a thousand reais in Easter eggs, chocolate boxes, and hygiene products in BH
Four suspects, including three women and a man, were arrested for stealing chocolate boxes and Easter eggs from a supermarket in Contagem, a city in the Greater Belo Horizonte area of Brazil.
Man dies after being crushed by beams in steel mill in Greater BH
A steelworker died after being crushed by metal beams at a Gerdau facility in Contagem, Brazil.
Three men are arrested with 188 bars of marijuana in a PM operation in Greater BH
Three men were arrested in a police operation against drug trafficking in Contagem, Brazil, where 188 bars of marijuana were seized.
Out-of-control truck hits bus stop on BR-040 in Greater BH
A driver was injured after an out-of-control truck crashed into a bus stop on BR-040 in Contagem, Brazil.
MG government confirms three cases of Mpox in 2026
The Health Department of Minas Gerais confirmed three cases of Mpox in the state, all of whom have recovered.
Thieves abandon stolen car after chase and police use helicopter to find them in Divinópolis; video
Two criminals triggered a police operation involving a helicopter after stealing a car in Contagem and fleeing to Divinópolis, where they remain at large.
VIDEO: barber jumps into an unhitched car and saves children
A barber in Contagem, Brazil, heroically saved two children from an unhitched car that began rolling down a street.
BH Metro: Novo Eldorado Station Inaugurated; Last Expansion Was in 2002
The Novo Eldorado station, the 20th station of the Belo Horizonte metro, has been inaugurated after more than 20 years without expansion, aiming to improve regional mobility.
Heavy rain causes disruptions in Greater Belo Horizonte
A strong rain hit Belo Horizonte and Contagem, leading to street flooding and recurring drainage issues in the region.
Truck loaded with coal overturns on avenue in Contagem
A truck loaded with coal overturned on Avenida Helena de Vasconcelos Costa in Contagem, Brazil, resulting in a partially blocked road and one injured driver.
Suspect of loan sharking is executed after car crash in Greater BH; video shows crime
A 33-year-old man, suspected of being a loan shark, was shot dead in Contagem, Brazil, after a car crash while attempting to collect a debt.