TCU determines that MEC suspend payments of Pé-de-Meia to deceased beneficiaries
The Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU) ordered Brazil's Ministry of Education (MEC) to suspend financial payments from the Pé-de-Meia program to beneficiaries identified with deceased individual's CPF numbers from 2009 to 2023.
Bows and arrows, video game controller and TV: CPF of missing woman from Rio Grande do Sul was used for online purchases
The CPF of missing real estate broker Luciani Aparecida Estivalet Freitas was used for online purchases, including various items, while investigations continue into her disappearance.
VIDEOS: Acre Journal 2nd Edition this Thursday, February 26, 2026
The article highlights various news events in Acre, Brazil, including authorization for a confidentiality breach related to Lulinha, a CPI session with physical altercations, and significant updates on a Mega-Sena lottery.
"We had cleaning ladies, now we only have high-skilled workers": the new CPF restrictions annoy training professionals
New restrictions on the Personal Training Account (CPF) in France raise concerns as they may disproportionately impact lower-income workers in accessing professional training.
Man provides his CPF at pharmacy's cash register before announcing robbery and ends up arrested after police check registration, in Paraná
A man was arrested in Paraná after robbing a pharmacy while providing his CPF to the cashier, allowing police to quickly identify and locate him.
'Just need the CPF': Shawn Mendes poses for a selfie with João Gomes in Salvador
Shawn Mendes was spotted taking a selfie with Brazilian singer João Gomes at an event in Salvador, where Mendes enjoyed local festivities and expressed his appreciation for the culture.
Epstein has active CPF and discussed obtaining Brazilian citizenship in emails
Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted American criminal who died in 2019, has an active CPF registered in Brazil, allowing for discussion of potential citizenship eligibility.
US documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein had an active CPF in Brazil
Documents released by the US Department of Justice indicate that Jeffrey Epstein, accused of sex trafficking of minors, had a valid Brazilian CPF.
Piracicaba opens 1,200 slots for free castration of dogs and cats; see how to register
The city of Piracicaba (SP) is offering 1,200 free slots for dog and cat castration from February 16 to 23, 2026, with registrations now open for up to three animals per CPF.