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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Church is invaded and bell stolen from the tower in Fortaleza; video

A church in Fortaleza was burgled, and its tower bell was stolen during the night.

Feb 26 • 10:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction blocks streets in Downtown Fortaleza and alters the itinerary of 4 bus lines; see the detours

A construction project in Downtown Fortaleza is blocking streets and altering bus routes to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Feb 26 • 09:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fortaleza will open 13 health posts to reinforce care for flu syndromes this weekend

Fortaleza is set to open 13 health posts this weekend to provide enhanced care for flu-related illnesses, due to an expected increase in cases.

Feb 25 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice releases 89 fans arrested after fights during the Clássico-Rei in Fortaleza

A court in Ceará has released 89 soccer fans who were arrested for violence during the Clássico-Rei match in Fortaleza.

Feb 25 • 19:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police find drugs inside a car, and a man tries to bribe officers with R$ 10,000 to avoid arrest

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Fortaleza, Brazil, for attempting to bribe police officers with R$ 10,000 during a drug-related stop.

Feb 25 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

App motorcyclist without a license runs a stop sign and is struck and killed in Fortaleza

An app-based motorcyclist was struck and killed by a bus in Fortaleza after ignoring a right-of-way at an intersection.

Feb 25 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction company holds job fair for civil construction in Fortaleza; see how to participate

The Diagonal Group is organizing a job fair in Fortaleza focused on opportunities in the civil construction sector.

Feb 25 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for raping stepdaughter and three nieces in Greater Fortaleza

A man has been sentenced to nearly 46 years in prison for sexually abusing his stepdaughter and three nieces in the Greater Fortaleza region.

Feb 25 • 10:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Institute offers 240 spots for free vocational courses in Fortaleza

The João Carlos Paes Mendonça Institute in Fortaleza is offering 240 spots for free vocational courses aimed at young people aged 16 to 24.

Feb 25 • 09:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus will have direct flights to Boa Vista and Fortaleza starting in the coming months

The government of Amazonas announced new direct flights from Manaus to Boa Vista and Fortaleza, aiming to enhance air connectivity and boost tourism and business travel.

Feb 25 • 01:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fortaleza City Hall opens 120 vacancies for free technology courses for women and people with disabilities

The city of Fortaleza has launched a free training course with 120 vacancies aimed at women and people with disabilities in the field of information technology.

Feb 24 • 17:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CIEE has 505 internship and apprenticeship vacancies open in Ceará; Fortaleza will have a face-to-face event

The CIEE is offering 505 internship and apprenticeship vacancies in Ceará, with a face-to-face event in Fortaleza.

Feb 24 • 16:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is wounded with bottle neck for refusing to give money to beggar in tourist area of Fortaleza

A man was attacked and wounded in Fortaleza after he refused to give money to a beggar, leading to a violent encounter that resulted in hospitalization.

Feb 24 • 08:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fortaleza will open health posts on weekends and 'Upinhas' during the rainy season

The city of Fortaleza will keep up to 20 health posts open on weekends during the rainy season to manage an expected rise in respiratory syndromes.

Feb 23 • 18:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after going to the beach with a supposedly stolen car in Fortaleza

A man was arrested in Fortaleza for allegedly stealing a car and driving it along the seafront.

Feb 23 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Camera captures woman being beaten with punches and pulls by her partner in public street in Fortaleza

Security cameras recorded a woman being assaulted in Fortaleza, Brazil, although she later denied any aggression to police officers who responded to the incident.

Feb 22 • 18:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alberto Craveiro Avenue will have a total closure in both directions on Sunday

Alberto Craveiro Avenue in Fortaleza will be fully closed in both directions on Sunday, October 22, for electrical network relocation as part of the VLT Aeroporto-Castelão project.

Feb 21 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expired Cheeses Found for Sale in Supermarket in Fortaleza

A government inspection uncovered expired cheeses being sold at a supermarket in Fortaleza, Brazil, prompting a statement from the store about its quality control measures.

Feb 21 • 14:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Showers and free lawyers for crack addicts in Brazil

The Brazilian government, led by Lula, aims to expand the Care Station initiative that offers free showers and legal assistance for crack addicts, with plans to establish over 400 units by year-end.

Feb 21 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two homicide suspects in a tourist street in Fortaleza are arrested

Two additional suspects involved in a homicide in Fortaleza were arrested, raising the total number of arrests to three.

Feb 20 • 20:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Eight health posts in Fortaleza will open on the weekend for respiratory disease treatments

Fortaleza's city government has decided to open eight health posts over the weekend to accommodate the rise in respiratory illnesses.

Feb 20 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young woman reports being filmed while using bar restroom in Fortaleza

A 22-year-old woman reported that she was filmed while using the restroom of a bar in Fortaleza, leading to an investigation into the incident as a sexual dignity crime.

Feb 20 • 17:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With air conditioning not working, companions fan patients in medication room of HGF; video

Patients at the General Hospital of Fortaleza struggled with high temperatures due to a malfunctioning air conditioning system in the medication room on Thursday.

Feb 20 • 15:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing a person in a traffic accident in Fortaleza is arrested in the interior of PI

A 40-year-old man suspected of causing a traffic accident that resulted in a death in Fortaleza has been arrested in Monsenhor Hipólito, Piauí.

Feb 20 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child in respiratory arrest rescued by municipal guards in Fortaleza; video

Municipal guards in Fortaleza successfully resuscitated a child who experienced respiratory arrest after reportedly reacting badly to a syrup.

Feb 20 • 10:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Show, exhibition, and Carnival hangover: Check the cultural agenda for the weekend in Fortaleza

Fortaleza's cultural agenda this weekend features an award-winning show, an art exhibition, and Carnival recovery parties, offering diverse attractions for different audiences.

Feb 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pair sentenced to 65 years in prison for killing a woman in a massage parlor in Fortaleza

Two individuals in Brazil have been sentenced to a combined 65 years in prison for the murder of a woman in a massage parlor in Fortaleza.

Feb 20 • 00:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal Guard has all street forces armed in Fortaleza, says City Hall

The Municipal Guard of Fortaleza will now have all street officers armed following the delivery of 400 new pistols, a move aimed at enhancing public safety in the city.

Feb 19 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dog dies after being assaulted inside apartment in condominium in Greater Fortaleza

A dog named Rapunzel died after being assaulted inside her owner's apartment in Maracanaú, Brazil, an incident under investigation for environmental crime.

Feb 19 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Travel company in Fortaleza is reported by customers for alleged abusive practices

A travel company in Fortaleza, MVC Férias, has received customer complaints for alleged abusive sales practices, including pressuring customers to buy packages and difficulties in canceling them.

Feb 19 • 14:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Adam Bareiro, one step away from Boca: the 9 who shone in San Lorenzo and did not work at River, returns to Argentina in search of revenge

Adam Bareiro is set to join Boca Juniors from Fortaleza for 3 million dollars as the team seeks to strengthen its attack amidst a striker crisis.

Feb 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former president of Ferroviário fans' group shot dead by ex-boyfriend of girlfriend in Fortaleza

Fabrício Costa, known as 'Frajola', was shot dead in Fortaleza by the ex-boyfriend of his girlfriend while arriving at her home.

Feb 18 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Homeless man beaten with slaps and stomps in Fortaleza; image is strong

A homeless man in Fortaleza was brutally assaulted by another individual who slapped and stomped on him in a public area.

Feb 18 • 14:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ash Wednesday has rains in 120 cities in Ceará; check the highest volumes

Ash Wednesday began with rain in 120 cities across Ceará, Brazil, particularly impacting the capital, Fortaleza, where significant flooding was reported.

Feb 18 • 13:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

When will the next holiday be in Ceará? Check the 2026 break calendar

The article discusses upcoming state holidays in Ceará, Brazil, including days significant for state observance and leisure.

Feb 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará has job openings and contests open this Wednesday (18); see how to apply

On Wednesday, the 18th, Ceará has job opportunities and public selection processes open for applications.

Feb 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ash Wednesday: see what opens and what closes in Fortaleza

The article informs about the operational changes in Fortaleza on Ash Wednesday following the intense Carnival celebrations, indicating that it's not a public holiday but a day with optional work for public servants.

Feb 18 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Water tank explodes and interrupts water supply in district in Greater Fortaleza

A water tank explosion in the Água Verde district of Guaiúba, Ceará, has disrupted water supply to the local community of over 3,000 residents, although no injuries have been reported.

Feb 17 • 21:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man tortured for 3 days by gang members in Greater Fortaleza; six suspects were arrested

A man was tortured for three days by members of the 'Comando Vermelho' gang in Maranguape, Brazil, before escaping and alerting the police, which led to the arrest of six suspects.

Feb 17 • 17:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará has alert for heavy rains until Wednesday (18), according to Funceme

The Funceme issued heavy rain alerts for the state of Ceará for the next two days, warning of potential thunderstorms and strong winds.

Feb 17 • 15:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parishes hold Ash Wednesday celebrations in Fortaleza; see schedules

The Archdiocese of Fortaleza is leading special Ash Wednesday ceremonies to mark the start of Lent, featuring various mass times throughout the city.

Feb 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for sexual harassment on interstate bus on the BR-304, in Mossoró

A 28-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment on an interstate bus traveling from Fortaleza to Salvador during a police operation in Mossoró, Brazil.

Feb 17 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fortaleza's Carnaval features shows by Chico César and Olodum this Tuesday; see the schedule

The final day of Carnaval in Fortaleza includes performances by Chico César and Olodum as part of a diverse musical celebration.

Feb 17 • 08:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video: Man arrested in the act of assaulting ex-partner with glass shards in Fortaleza

A man was arrested in Fortaleza for attacking his ex-girlfriend with glass shards, as captured by security monitoring.

Feb 16 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Colombian arrested after holding baby son hostage in Greater Fortaleza; video

A Colombian man was arrested after holding his baby son hostage in Pacatuba, Brazil, and was safely apprehended by police.

Feb 16 • 22:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jorge Aragão, Will, and Djonga Liven Up the Carnival in Fortaleza this Monday; See the Schedule

The third night of the Carnival in Fortaleza, featuring singers Jorge Aragão, Will, and Djonga, promises to be an exciting event with a variety of performances and cultural offerings.

Feb 16 • 10:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Adam Bareiro confirmed Boca's interest and spoke about his future: Is another striker coming for Úbeda?

Paraguayan striker Adam Bareiro acknowledged Boca Juniors' interest but emphasized his focus on current club Fortaleza.

Feb 15 • 11:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Adam Bareiro scores goals for Fortaleza that he missed at River and acknowledged Boca's interest

Adam Bareiro, currently playing for Fortaleza, has acknowledged interest from Boca Juniors amid his recent success in scoring goals.

Feb 15 • 11:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Those accused of killing three people at a health post in Fortaleza are sentenced to 294 years in prison

Three men were sentenced to a combined total of 294 years in prison for the murders of three individuals at a health post in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Feb 14 • 14:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fortaleza Carnival: see the schedule for this Saturday

Fortaleza's Carnival kicks off with a diverse program of cultural and musical celebrations throughout the city.

Feb 14 • 12:49 UTC

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