DER of DF holds auction of vehicles seized in operations; see how to participate
The DER of the Federal District is holding its second public auction of the year for vehicles seized during traffic operations on March 6.
Fake consortium seller suspected of scamming in PI and other states is arrested in DF
A businessman suspected of scamming in Piauí, Amapá, Maranhão, Roraima, and Goiás was arrested in the Federal District for fraud in car financing and consortium sales.
TSE of DF regularizes electoral titles at the Rodoviária do Plano Piloto until March 14; see dates
The Regional Electoral Court of the Federal District (TRE-DF) is conducting services for electoral title regularization at the Rodoviária do Plano Piloto until March 14, offering both in-person and online options.
DF's Vice-Governor Takes Legal Action Against Students, Seeking R$30,000 for 'Honor Offense' in Posters
The Vice-Governor of the Federal District, Celina Leão, is suing members of the Kizomba student movement for R$30,000 in damages due to posters she claims offend her honor.
Man is arrested hiding under sofa after robbing bakery in DF
A man was arrested while hiding under a sofa after robbing a bakery in Planaltina, Federal District, Brazil.
Celina Leão says that properties in the DF will not be sold to support BRB; ongoing project provides for this possibility
Deputy Governor Celina Leão of the Federal District asserts that a government project to support the Banco de Brasília will not involve the sale of public properties, although the proposed legislation contradicts this assertion by allowing property sales.
Per capita income varies from R$ 1,219 in Maranhão to R$ 4,538 in the DF; see IBGE ranking
Brazil's per capita household income was reported at R$ 2,316 per month in 2025, with significant disparities among states.
MP asks PM to explain case of students who did push-ups in DF civic-military school
The Public Ministry of the Federal District has requested that the Military Police investigate an incident where students were forced to do push-ups at a civic-military school.
Ney Matogrosso, local bands, and Carnival hangovers are attractions this weekend in the DF
This weekend in Brazil's Federal District features diverse attractions including a concert by Ney Matogrosso and various cultural events.
Yellow fever: vaccine is available in the DF for people up to 59 years old
The Health Department is encouraging residents of the Federal District aged up to 59 to get vaccinated against yellow fever, with over 100 vaccination sites available.
With a low rating in fiscal management, DF will not have the Union's guarantee to take out a loan and reinforce BRB
The Federal District of Brazil is unable to secure a Union guarantee for potential loans to boost the Bank of Brasília due to a low payment capacity rating.
Police say push-ups imposed on students of military civic school in Federal District were 'a joke to relax'
A police major in Brazil described the push-ups forced on students at a military civic school as a misguided attempt at humor, amidst backlash from parents and teachers.
Suspects of Holding Driver Hostage and Stealing Load Worth R$ 102 Thousand are Arrested in the Federal District
Two individuals were arrested in Brazil for allegedly holding a driver hostage and stealing a cargo valued at R$ 102,000.
Students at military civic school in DF are forced to do push-ups and kneel, says complaint; see VIDEO
Students at a military civic school in the Federal District were reportedly forced to perform push-ups and kneel as punishment for wearing inappropriate clothing, according to a complaint from parents and a teachers' union.
Man is stabbed after arguing with neighbor in the Federal District
A 43-year-old man was stabbed nine times in the abdomen following a dispute with his neighbor in Gama, Federal District, Brazil.
Free course in DF combines dance and psychotherapy as a pedagogical tool; see who can participate
A free training course for public school teachers in the Federal District of Brazil combines dance and psychotherapy as pedagogical and self-care tools, with registration open until March 13.
Sale, incorporation into assets, loan guarantee: know what BRB can do with the properties offered by Ibaneis
The government of the Federal District has proposed a law to transfer nine public properties to the Bank of Brasília to improve its financial situation after failed transactions.
R$ 1 billion deficit in the DF's treasury complicates assistance to BRB, and help from the Union seems unavoidable
The District Federal government ends 2025 with a R$ 1 billion deficit, complicating the assistance to the Bank of Brasília and likely necessitating federal aid.
Operation investigates deviations in parliamentary amendments from former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his family
The Federal Police has launched an operation to investigate former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his family for alleged misappropriations of parliamentary amendments, executing search warrants across four states and the Federal District.
FBI raids home and offices of major Los Angeles school district superintendent
The FBI has conducted raids on the home and offices of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho as part of an undisclosed federal investigation.
Guará Fair in DF Has Power Cut Due to R$ 15 Thousand Debt; Neoenergia Says It Gave Prior Notice
The Guará Fair in the Federal District experienced a power cut due to an unpaid debt of R$ 15 thousand, leading to operational disruptions at the venue.
Defense of Pedro Turra withdraws from the case; ex-pilot is accused of intentional homicide against a teenager in the DF
Pedro Turra's defense team has withdrawn from representing him in a homicide case involving a 16-year-old, following the acceptance of the charges by the District Federal justice.
Health Department of DF calls SUS users to update registration data
The Health Department of the Federal District urges users of the Unified Health System (SUS) to update their registration details to improve communication and service efficiency.
3 suspects arrested for participation in man's execution at car wash in DF
Three men were arrested in the Federal District, Brazil, for their involvement in the execution of a 24-year-old at a car wash in Fercal, motivated by a personal dispute.
Accident between van and truck leaves 9 injured on the BR-020, in the DF
A collision between a van and a truck on the BR-020 highway in the Federal District injured nine people, with some requiring hospitalization.
Coup Acts: STF rejects appeals and maintains conviction of former top brass of the DF Military Police
Brazil's Federal Supreme Court upheld the conviction of five former leaders of the Military Police of the Federal District for their roles in a coup attempt.
DF government presents new project to try to rescue BRB, investigated in the Master case
The Federal District government has introduced a new project aimed at rescuing the Bank of Brasília, which is under investigation related to significant financial fraud.
Men are detained for stealing cell phone and battery from civil police officer found dead
Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a cell phone and the battery from a civil police officer, whose body was discovered at a bus stop in the Federal District of Brazil.
DF government ignored MP warning while continuing negotiations to purchase Banco Master, documents indicate
The government of the Federal District of Brazil proceeded with plans to acquire Banco Master despite warnings from the Federal Public Ministry about the risks involved in the transaction.
Bia Kicis and Michelle Bolsonaro announce 'pure list' of PL for the Senate in the DF; Ibaneis says he remains a candidate
Bia Kicis and former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro will compete for Senate seats in the Federal District in 2026 under the Liberal Party (PL), forming a 'pure list' without candidates from other parties.
DF Government Limits Credit Operations to R$ 6.6 Billion and Reduces Properties in Project to Assist BRB
The District Federal government has introduced a modified bill to assist the Bank of Brasília, capping credit operations at R$ 6.6 billion and reducing the number of properties involved in the proposal.
BRB needs up to R$ 6.6 billion in loans, says DF government offering lots as collateral
The government of the Federal District announced that the Bank of Brasília (BRB) may require R$ 6.6 billion in loans to cover financial losses and is proposing public properties as collateral for the loan.
Government of the DF will replace the project that offers 12 public properties as collateral for a loan from BRB
The government of the Federal District is set to present a revised bill that offers 12 public properties as collateral for a loan from the Bank of Brasília, excluding certain areas of a natural park from the proposal.
Public Ministry recommends non-lethal weapons use in the socio-educational system of DF; understand
The Public Ministry of the Federal District recommended the use of non-lethal weapons in socio-educational institutions to ensure the safety of agents and adolescents during extreme situations.
Mpox: Health Secretariat confirms case in the Federal District
The Health Secretariat of Brazil has confirmed a case of mpox in the Federal District, with diagnosis made last month.
BRB and GDF do not know how much the 12 properties that may guarantee the bank loan are worth
The Bank of Brasília and the Federal District's Economic Secretariat are unable to provide the valuations of 12 public properties that could serve as collateral for a significant loan.
DF suspends public competition deadlines until 2027; understand what happens now
The government of the Federal District of Brazil has suspended the validity of public competition deadlines until 2027, affecting candidates awaiting appointments.
Public Defender offers free services this Wednesday (25) in DF
The Public Defender of the Federal District (DF) in Brazil is providing free services for vulnerable individuals in Brasília on Wednesday, from 8 am to 2 pm.
Motorcycle deaths rose 40% in the Federal District in 2025; Detran wants to intensify educational actions
The Federal District's Detran reports a 40% increase in motorcycle-related deaths in 2025, prompting a call for greater awareness efforts among motorcyclists.
Environmental protection area and local site in legal impasse are part of DF project to assist BRB
The government of the Federal District of Brazil has proposed a law to use public properties, including an environmental protection area, to help capitalize the Banco de Brasília.
DF government wants to use public properties as loan guarantees to save BRB, investigated in Master case
The government of the Federal District seeks to use public properties as collateral for loans to rescue the Brasília Bank, which is under investigation for fraudulent activities.
Ibaneis sanctions laws that suspend deadlines for public competitions until 2027 in the DF; understand
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, has enacted laws extending the validity period of public competitions under financial and election-related constraints.
Moraes orders PM-DF to explain visits to Anderson Torres outside authorized hours
Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the Police Command of the Federal District to clarify unauthorized visits to former Minister of Justice Anderson Torres in prison within 48 hours.
GDF sanctions Territorial Ordering Master Plan; understand what changes
The government of the Federal District in Brazil has sanctioned a new Territorial Ordering Master Plan that will guide urban growth and sustainability over the next decade.
Billion-dollar loan from BRB: see where the 12 properties that the GDF wants to use as 'collateral' are located
The government of the Federal District has proposed offering 12 public properties as collateral for a billion-dollar loan from the Bank of Brasília (BRB).
US Embassy offers free course for English teachers in DF and GO
The US Embassy in Brasília is offering a free online course for English teachers in the Federal District and Goiás, focusing on innovative teaching methods and the implementation of the National Common Curricular Base.
IPVA in the DF starts to expire this Monday; see calendar
The 2026 Vehicle Ownership Tax (IPVA) payment deadlines begin this Monday in the Federal District, with varying due dates based on vehicle license plate numbers.
50-year-old motorcyclist dies in accident on BR-020, in DF
A 50-year-old motorcyclist died in an accident involving a car on BR-020 in Planaltina, District Federal.
Man attacked on a busy street in the Federal District; perpetrator fled
A man was fatally stabbed in a busy street in Santa Maria, Federal District, with the assailant fleeing on a bicycle.
App driver is hit by a car with a DER sticker in the DF; driver fled
An app ride driver claims he was hit by a car displaying a sticker of the Department of Roads of the Federal District (DER-DF) while another driver allegedly fled the scene.