CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

βŒ•
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 1 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

47 boats used in mining are rendered unusable on the Madeira River during an operation by the Federal Police and Ibama in RO

A joint operation by Brazil's Federal Police and environmental agency Ibama has rendered 47 boats used for illegal gold mining unusable on the Madeira River.

Feb 28 β€’ 15:05 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Positions, influences, areas: seized spreadsheet lists 'what they have' deputies and 'requests' made to Bacellar, according to the Federal Police

A seized spreadsheet reveals the political connections and requests made by several deputies in the Rio de Janeiro state assembly, leading to an investigation into potential corruption.

Feb 27 β€’ 21:16 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Virginia vs. ICE: what the official directive says that dismantles the 287(g) agreements and what is still allowed

Virginia's Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an official directive dismantling the 287(g) agreements with ICE, altering the cooperation between state police and federal immigration enforcement.

Feb 27 β€’ 20:17 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

US officials arrest more people over Minnesota anti-ICE church protest

Federal authorities have arrested additional individuals involved in a January protest at a Minnesota church opposing immigration enforcement actions.

Feb 27 β€’ 20:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Anger at Detroit police U-turn over officers’ call to border agents

The Detroit police's decision to reverse the firing of two officers for coordinating arrests with federal immigration agents has sparked backlash and accusations of succumbing to political pressure.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

San Francisco approves "ICE-free zones" on public property: what it prohibits, what it cannot stop, and what happens with the court order

San Francisco has established "ICE-free zones" on public property, aiming to limit federal immigration enforcement activities within city facilities.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:23 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

"I'm going to buy champagne to celebrate the death of a police officer," he said after murdering a prison officer

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for the murder of federal prison officer Alberto Javier Ávalos during a robbery in Argentina, having reportedly announced plans to celebrate the officer's death.

Feb 26 β€’ 22:29 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Columbia University reports that agents detained a student on campus

Columbia University has reported that federal agents allegedly used false pretenses to enter a campus building and detain a student.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:43 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Revenue and Civil Police seize more than 5,000 ecstasy pills in Natal

Federal authorities in Brazil seized over 5,300 ecstasy-like pills in Natal, marking the largest synthetic drug bust in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:05 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

Toronto man caught in U.S. online child predator sting sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Toronto man was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. federal prison for attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes, unknowingly engaging with an undercover police officer instead.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF carries out search warrants at company and dealership linked to Fernando Bezerra Coelho and sons; operation investigates embezzlement of funds

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted search warrants targeting a construction company and a car dealership associated with former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his sons in an investigation into parliamentary embezzlement.

Feb 25 β€’ 21:37 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Canadian border shooting: New Hampshire man charged after shot fired at U.S. agent

A New Hampshire man has been charged with attempted murder of a federal officer following a shooting incident at the Canada-U.S. border.

Feb 25 β€’ 16:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes over 700 kg of drugs transported in truck cabin on BR-153 in Tocantins

A driver was arrested for drug trafficking on BR-153 in AraguaΓ­na, Tocantins, with over 700 kg of narcotics discovered in his truck cabin by the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Feb 25 β€’ 12:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF targets former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and son in operation over suspected embezzlement of amendments

The Federal Police of Brazil has launched an operation targeting former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his son, Fernando Coelho Filho, over alleged embezzlement of funds and fraudulent contracts.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:10 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Customs and Federal Criminal Police: Cabinet Discusses Action Plan Against Organized Crime

The German federal cabinet is set to approve an action plan against organized crime, focusing on enhanced digital analysis powers and stronger investigations into money laundering.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:59 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

U.S. Justice Department sues New Jersey for 'hampering' immigration agents' work

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey and Governor Mikie Sherrill for policies that allegedly obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Witness to immigration agent’s killing of friend last year dies in Texas car crash

A key witness to the 2025 shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez by a federal immigration agent tragically died in a car crash in Texas.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:13 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Career criminal Oscar Fowler back in custody on state charges after Biden freed him

Oscar Fowler, a repeat offender whose federal sentence was commuted by President Biden, has been arrested again to face state charges, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Feb 24 β€’ 01:19 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

NJ Democrats push β€˜F---ICE Act’ to let residents sue over immigration enforcement

New Jersey Democrats propose the 'F---ICE Act' allowing residents to sue for unlawful immigration enforcement practices following a federal incident in Jersey City.

Feb 23 β€’ 17:31 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

NJ Democrats push β€˜F---ICE Act’ to let residents sue over immigration enforcement

New Jersey Democrats have introduced a controversial bill, the F---ICE Act, aimed at allowing residents to sue over unlawful immigration enforcement actions by federal agents.

Feb 23 β€’ 17:31 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCTA suspends enforcement of drivers, riders’ permit levy

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has suspended the enforcement of a new levy for drivers and riders after discussions with cycling leaders amid concerns over multiple taxation.

Feb 23 β€’ 10:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

NSW prepares for possible return of Islamic State-linked women and children from Syria

New South Wales authorities are gearing up for the potential return of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State as discussions with federal agencies intensify.

Feb 23 β€’ 07:12 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes two submachine guns and a revolver inside a bus on BR-116 in ManhuaΓ§u

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized two submachine guns and a revolver from a bus traveling on BR-116 in ManhuaΓ§u, leading to the arrest of a 61-year-old man for illegal possession of firearms.

Feb 22 β€’ 17:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Colombian nationals allegedly ran fake law firm, impersonated federal judges to defraud migrants out of $100K

Four Colombian nationals were arrested for allegedly defrauding migrants by pretending to be immigration judges and federal agents.

Feb 21 β€’ 19:13 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

Third US citizen killed by feds revealed

A third U.S. citizen, Ruben Ray Martinez, was killed by a federal agent in Texas during an immigration enforcement operation, according to newly released documents.

Feb 21 β€’ 18:43 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested with irregular weight-loss pens in the DF

A man was arrested in Gama, Federal District, Brazil, for possessing irregular weight-loss pens following a police operation prompted by health surveillance authorities.

Feb 21 β€’ 15:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

MendonΓ§a seeks balance between restoring the relationship of the STF with the PF and containing abuses

Brazil's new Supreme Court rapporteur AndrΓ© MendonΓ§a aims to restore relations with the Federal Police while preventing abuses and leaks within the organization.

Feb 21 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The arrest of a Brazilian that shook the global network of child abusers

A significant arrest made by Brazilian Federal Police targeted a major figure in global child exploitation networks operating through the dark web.

Feb 21 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 30,000 serious offenses, such as drunk driving or street racing, have expired in RS; MPF investigates possible omission

Over 30,000 serious traffic violations in Rio Grande do Sul have expired, allowing offenders to avoid penalties, as the Federal Public Ministry investigates the lack of enforcement.

Feb 21 β€’ 04:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"18 USC 111" in the United States: what it is and how ICE uses it to detain migrants

The article explains how ICE utilizes 18 USC 111 to arrest migrants and individuals who interfere with federal agents in the United States.

Feb 20 β€’ 20:19 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver flees at high speed from the Federal Highway Police and causes a chase in SΓ£o JoΓ£o da Barra

A driver in SΓ£o JoΓ£o da Barra, Brazil, evaded the Federal Highway Police, prompting a high-speed chase through the city.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cargo with weight-loss pens, cell phones, and appliances seized by the PRF in Southern PiauΓ­

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) intercepted a truck carrying weight-loss pens, cell phones, appliances, and a video game in PiauΓ­, revealing issues with legal compliance regarding purchases made in Paraguay.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:39 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The arrest of a Brazilian man that shook a global network of child abusers

A Brazilian man known as Lubasa, who managed several major child sexual abuse forums on the dark web, was arrested by Brazilian Federal Police, revealing insights into a vast network of offenders.

Feb 20 β€’ 11:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, prompting US investigation

Federal investigators looked into Jeffrey Epstein's ties with a Customs and Border Protection officer at St. Thomas airport, though no charges were filed against any officers involved.

Feb 20 β€’ 11:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police summons union leader from the Revenue to testify after Moraes' order

The Federal Police summoned Kleber Cabral, president of the National Association of Federal Revenue Auditors, to testify following a Supreme Court order due to allegations of data leaks involving court ministers.

Feb 19 β€’ 22:16 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police blocks more than R$ 400 million in operation against illegal mineral extraction in AmapΓ‘ and other states

The Federal Police of Brazil conducted an operation blocking over R$ 400 million related to illegal extraction of cassiterite, leading to several arrests and searches in multiple states.

Feb 19 β€’ 11:41 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From New York to Maryland: states halt Trump's anti-immigrant plan to add local police to ICE deportations

Maryland has enacted a law prohibiting local police from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, marking a significant pushback against Trump's anti-immigrant policies.

Feb 18 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of racial insult, PF agent goes through custody hearing and is released

A Federal Police agent in Brazil was released after a custody hearing following accusations of racial insults made during a Carnival party.

Feb 18 β€’ 12:17 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Kilmar Abrego Garcia cannot be re-detained, federal judge rules

A federal judge has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia cannot be re-detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement due to an expired detention period and lack of a viable deportation plan.

Feb 17 β€’ 20:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against illegal access to STF ministers' data executes search warrants in luxury condominium in Rio Preto

The Federal Police executed search warrants in a luxury condominium in SΓ£o JosΓ© do Rio Preto, Brazil, as part of an investigation into potential data leaks involving Supreme Court ministers.

Feb 17 β€’ 13:56 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

FBI Refuses to Share Evidence with Minnesota in the Shooting Case of a Healthcare Worker

The FBI has stated it will not cooperate or share evidence with Minnesota officials regarding the shooting of healthcare worker Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents.

Feb 17 β€’ 08:06 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Trump border czar leaves door open to ICE deployment in other sanctuary cities as feds leave Minneapolis

Tom Homan, the Trump-appointed border czar, hints at potential future ICE operations in sanctuary cities as federal enforcement scales back in Minneapolis.

Feb 16 β€’ 21:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police intercept truck with drugs in Itatiaia

The Civil Police intercepted a truck carrying drugs in Itatiaia, Brazil, on Monday morning, with support from the Federal Highway Police.

Feb 16 β€’ 18:43 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown

Parts of the U.S. federal government are experiencing a shutdown after funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired amid disagreements over immigration enforcement restrictions.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:05 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cars drive against traffic to escape robberies in RJ; Video

In response to a robbery attempt in SΓ£o GonΓ§alo, Rio de Janeiro, vehicles were seen driving against traffic to flee the scene, prompting the Federal Highway Police to enhance security in the area.

Feb 15 β€’ 22:35 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

19-year-old dies after fight on the street in DF

A 19-year-old man died following a street fight in Sobradinho, Federal District, with two individuals arrested in connection to the incident.

Feb 15 β€’ 21:48 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Homan tells Minnesota leaders to say 'thank you' instead of demanding reimbursement as ICE operation ends

Border czar Tom Homan criticized Minnesota leaders for seeking federal reimbursement for damages related to immigration enforcement operations, urging them to express gratitude instead.

Feb 15 β€’ 20:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF captures illegal lobster cargo during closed season and arrests driver in RN

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized an illegal lobster shipment during a closure period, arresting the driver transporting it.

Feb 15 β€’ 16:15 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Seizure of drone structures, weapons, tactical equipment, and drugs after searches in MichoacΓ‘n

Federal and state authorities in MichoacΓ‘n seized various illegal items, including drone structures, weapons, and drugs, during a judicial search in Uruapan.

Feb 14 β€’ 04:36 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

πŸ“‘

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.