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National & Local

Wike assures diplomatic community of safety in Abuja

Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reassures the diplomatic community in Abuja of their safety and the government's commitment to enhancing the environment for their operations.

Mar 19 β€’ 15:33 UTC
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Crime & Justice

City Hall in AC is Target of Operation Investigating Bidding Fraud

The city hall of Assis Brasil, Acre, is under investigation for alleged fraud in bidding processes involving federal police operations.

Mar 19 β€’ 13:50 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police points to exchange between a 'branch' of the CV in the interior of SP and criminals from Rio de Janeiro

The Federal Police of Brazil reported that a subgroup of the Comando Vermelho (CV) in SΓ£o Paulo's interior had established connections with criminals from Rio de Janeiro to enhance their criminal operations.

Mar 19 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Facebook N60bn fine: Court to deliver judgement May 14

A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned a decision regarding Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited's challenge against a N60 billion fine imposed by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, with a ruling set for May 14, 2026.

Mar 19 β€’ 00:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Criminal organization targeted in operation promoted raffles of weapons in RS, points to PF; 11 were arrested in the state

A criminal organization engaged in weapon raffles was targeted by Brazilian Federal Police operations in Rio Grande do Sul, leading to the arrest of 11 suspects amidst a broader crackdown on organized crime across 15 states.

Mar 18 β€’ 15:14 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police execute two search and seizure warrants for child and adolescent sexual abuse in the region

The Federal Police conducted search and seizure operations in Resende and Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, targeting online child sexual abuse as part of a larger initiative.

Mar 17 β€’ 12:57 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Sallah: FRSC deploys 1,889 personnel in Kano

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Kano has deployed 1,889 personnel for special patrol operations during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

Mar 17 β€’ 10:51 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog USA under Trump: Federal Judge: Voice of America must resume broadcasting

A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to reinstate the broadcasting operations of Voice of America, requiring a plan for resuming international broadcasts by next week.

Mar 17 β€’ 07:09 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police launched 3 operations a day against child sexual abuse crimes on the internet in 2025

The Brazilian Federal Police conducted 1,132 cybercrime operations against child sexual abuse in 2025, averaging three operations per day.

Mar 17 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitri: FRSC deploys personnel for special patrol

The Federal Road Safety Corps has initiated a nationwide deployment of personnel for special patrol operations during the Eid-el-Fitri celebration to enhance road safety.

Mar 17 β€’ 02:14 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Border Patrol Chief Bovino says Chicago efforts β€˜vindicated’ after court reverses order restricting operations

Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino celebrated a federal appeals court's decision to reverse a lower court's injunction that had limited immigration enforcement in Chicago, deeming the earlier restrictions 'overbroad' and 'constitutionally suspect.'

Mar 10 β€’ 20:20 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT university to begin operations under Tinubu, says Wike

Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike announced that the FCT University of Science and Technology will begin operations under President Bola Tinubu's administration, emphasizing its importance for local development and job creation.

Mar 10 β€’ 18:15 UTC
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National & Local

Ibaneis' office negotiated credits with Reag fund, investigated in the Master case; opposition demands investigation

The private law office of District Federal Governor Ibaneis Rocha signed a significant contract with the Reag Investments fund, which is under investigation related to dubious operations with Banco Master.

Mar 10 β€’ 13:13 UTC
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National & Local

Operations to Combat Violence Against Women Lead to Arrest of 5,000 People, Says Government

The Brazilian federal government announced the arrest of 5,238 individuals as part of two operations aimed at combating violence against women and girls.

Mar 6 β€’ 17:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Three consecutive actions on BR-364 result in seizure of 12,000 packs of cigarettes in Acre

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police seized 12,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes during operations on BR-364 in Acre.

Mar 4 β€’ 01:38 UTC
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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‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Judge sides with salmon against Trump administration in hydropower ruling

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must alter hydropower operations to protect salmon populations affected by dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

Feb 26 β€’ 22:26 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FG allocation enough to run councils – LG chairman

The chairman of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State, Osaro Eribo, asserts that the federal allocation is sufficient for council operations and project execution.

Feb 26 β€’ 02:46 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO shows Federal Police arriving at a farm that stored fuel to supply illegal mining in SararΓ© (MT)

Federal Police in Brazil have raided a farm suspected of storing fuel for illegal mining operations in the Amazon region.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:53 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

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 BrasΓ­lia, capping credit operations at R$ 6.6 billion and reducing the number of properties involved in the proposal.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:04 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police launches operation against drug trafficking and money laundering in Manaus and in the interior of Amazonas

Seven people were arrested during Operation EspΓΊrio Legacy, targeting drug trafficking and money laundering schemes in Amazonas.

Feb 24 β€’ 11:58 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

National and international airlines resume flights to and from Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta

National and international airlines have resumed operations at Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta airports following disruptions caused by violence resulting from a federal operation.

Feb 24 β€’ 04:13 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Crimes in Punta del Este and a bucket of lime: the narco

Former president of the Rural Society of Diamante, Leonardo Airaldi, is accused of plotting to assassinate a federal judge and prosecutor investigating his drug trafficking operations.

Feb 22 β€’ 21:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Driven by action in Venezuela, Lula wants to carry out Federal Police operations to arrest Brazilians in the USA

Brazil's President Lula da Silva plans Federal Police operations in the USA to arrest Brazilian criminals, influenced by recent US actions against Venezuela.

Feb 22 β€’ 06:20 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ICE Retreats: The Strategy of Democratic Mayors to Resist Federal Operations Against Migrants

Democratic mayors in major U.S. cities are implementing measures to limit the activities of federal immigration agents in response to a hostile political climate.

Feb 20 β€’ 17:16 UTC
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National & Local

Federal highways in MG register 22 deaths during Carnival, says PRF

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police reported 22 fatalities and 164 injuries during the Carnival 2026 operations on federal highways in Minas Gerais.

Feb 19 β€’ 21:11 UTC
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National & Local

Carnival 2026: eight deaths recorded on federal highways in Bahia, doubling compared to last year, says PRF

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) reported eight fatalities on federal highways in Bahia during the Carnival 2026 operations, marking a significant increase compared to last year.

Feb 19 β€’ 13:59 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

United Nigeria Airlines addresses bird strike safety concerns

United Nigeria Airlines is collaborating with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to address safety issues following multiple bird strikes that have impacted its operations.

Feb 19 β€’ 00:10 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‡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‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

More than 82 thousand liters of hydrocarbons seized during 4 raids in MinatitlΓ‘n, Veracruz

Authorities seized over 82,000 liters of hydrocarbons and 149 vehicles during four raids in MinatitlΓ‘n, Veracruz, leading to an investigation by the Federal Attorney General's Office.

Feb 12 β€’ 23:48 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT bus terminals to start operating after FEC approval β€” Wike

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced that bus terminals in Abuja will begin operations following approval from the Federal Executive Council.

Feb 12 β€’ 18:02 UTC
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National & Local

ICE Chief in Minnesota Calls for Trump to End Operations Against Immigrants in the State

The temporary head of the ICE in Minnesota has proposed to President Trump the termination of immigration enforcement operations in the state, following significant protests and a recent shooting incident involving federal agents.

Feb 12 β€’ 14:27 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Highway Police seizes 337mΒ³ of illegal wood on the highways of SertΓ£o de Pernambuco

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 337.3 cubic meters of illegal wood during an environmental protection operation in SertΓ£o de Pernambuco.

Feb 12 β€’ 12:26 UTC
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National & Local

Daily Summary #1859: Federal Police conducts operation against sexual crimes in the digital environment; RioprevidΓͺncia: Federal Police carry out new searches in SC in the investigation of Banco Master

The Federal Police in Brazil launched operations targeting digital sexual crimes and new searches in South Carolina related to an ongoing investigation into Banco Master, alongside various local news updates.

Feb 11 β€’ 16:55 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In Houston, Texas: Students Lead Protests Against ICE and Abbott Announced Retaliation

In Houston, Texas, students are protesting against ICE operations, calling for attention to the treatment of immigrants by federal agents.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:15 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Total Suspension" for 24 Hours: USPS Confirms Exact February Date When All Its Offices Will Close

The USPS will cease all operations and mail delivery for 24 hours on February 16 due to a federal holiday.

Feb 11 β€’ 01:28 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Minnesota Governor: Immigration Police Soon to be Done

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz anticipates the federal immigration police's operations in the state will conclude imminently, possibly within days.

Feb 10 β€’ 22:23 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Democratic Representative Labels Federal Immigration Agents 'Thugs' During Tense Hearing

Rep. Shri Thanedar criticized federal immigration agents during a Homeland Security Committee hearing, calling them 'thugs' and accusing them of misconduct in their operations.

Feb 10 β€’ 20:36 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Sports

US curler Rich Ruohonen calls ICE operations in Minnesota 'wrong': 'There's no shades of grey'

Olympian Rich Ruohonen condemns ICE operations in Minnesota following recent violent incidents involving federal agents.

Feb 10 β€’ 20:31 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

California: ICE agents can continue to act masked while being identifiable, judge decides

A federal judge ruled that ICE agents in California can continue to wear masks during operations but must remain identifiable, rejecting a proposed state law that would have prohibited such practices.

Feb 10 β€’ 07:22 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

A judge blocks the California law that prohibits federal agents from covering their faces

A federal judge has blocked a California law that forbids federal agents from covering their faces during immigration enforcement operations, while still requiring them to display identification badges.

Feb 10 β€’ 03:27 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Justice also orders suspension of Vale's activities in the FΓ‘brica mine

The Federal Justice has mandated the immediate suspension of Vale's FΓ‘brica mine operations in Brazil due to safety concerns related to previous water and sediment overflow incidents.

Feb 9 β€’ 23:54 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Federal judge blocks California law forcing ICE agents to remove masks during operations

A federal judge in Los Angeles has blocked a California law that required ICE agents to unmask during operations, citing a violation of the Supremacy Clause.

Feb 9 β€’ 22:41 UTC
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National & Local

Ibama and Federal Police destroy airplane and seize gold in operation against illegal mining on the border of PA with AP

A joint operation between Brazil's Ibama and Federal Police resulted in the destruction of an airplane, heavy machinery, and the seizure of gold in a crackdown on illegal mining activities between the states of ParΓ‘ and AmapΓ‘.

Feb 9 β€’ 14:46 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The alert continues in California after the Super Bowl: How long will federal operations extend in Santa Clara

California remains under alert following the Super Bowl, with ongoing federal operations impacting traffic in Santa Clara.

Feb 9 β€’ 14:19 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How legal is it to film an ICE agent during a migration operation?

The legality of filming ICE agents during migration operations has become a contentious issue in the U.S., with federal agents claiming it's illegal while laws suggest otherwise.

Feb 9 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

California on alert today: areas closed by federal agents due to Super Bowl LX operations

California is experiencing traffic closures and detours in Santa Clara, San Francisco, and San JosΓ© due to the Super Bowl LX.

Feb 8 β€’ 07:14 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police and Funai destroy dredges used in illegal gold exploration within the KayapΓ³ Indigenous Land, in PA

The Brazilian Federal Police and the National Indian Foundation have dismantled illegal gold mining operations in the KayapΓ³ Indigenous Land, including destroying dredges and seizing equipment.

Feb 7 β€’ 23:28 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
World

Preventing a greater flight offer to this South American destination with dream beaches and tropical jungles

Due to a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration alert about airspace risks from increased military activity, airlines have progressively canceled operations to and from Venezuela, impacting its perception as a Caribbean paradise.

Feb 7 β€’ 03:50 UTC

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