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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New CNH rules in RS: fees change, but second attempt free is not applied in the state

New rules for obtaining Brazil's national driver's license (CNH) have raised questions in Rio Grande do Sul, particularly regarding the fee for retesting.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Stepdaughter was visiting her bedridden father when she was shot with a shotgun, police say; stepmother is wanted in RS

A 50-year-old woman was shot dead while visiting her bedridden father in Rio Grande do Sul, with her stepmother being the primary suspect who remains at large.

Mar 22 • 21:00 UTC
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National & Local

Entrance to Cidade Satélite on BR-101 has Closure for Sanitation Work

The access road to Cidade Satélite in the Pitimbu neighborhood will be closed for a month due to sanitation works by the Companhia de Águas e Esgotos do Rio Grande do Norte.

Mar 22 • 16:21 UTC
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National & Local

Rain continues in Rio Grande do Sul and Inmet publishes warnings for wind risks of up to 100 km/h and hail

Heavy rains are affecting much of Rio Grande do Sul, with warnings issued for strong winds and possible hail.

Mar 21 • 23:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With the presence of Flávio Bolsonaro, Álvaro Dias formalizes his affiliation to the PL

Álvaro Dias, a former mayor and candidate for the government of Rio Grande do Norte, officially joined the Liberal Party with Flávio Bolsonaro in attendance.

Mar 21 • 21:36 UTC
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National & Local

Ametista do Sul transforms old mines into tourist attractions and receives visitors from Brazil and abroad

Ametista do Sul, located in northern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has transformed old amethyst mines into tourist attractions, featuring restaurants, museums, and heated pools that attract visitors domestically and internationally.

Mar 21 • 19:36 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Pole falls with winds of 85 km/h and wires knock down motorcyclist in RS

A powerful storm in Uruguaiana, Brazil, caused a pole to fall, knocking down a motorcyclist, though he was unharmed.

Mar 21 • 18:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Municipalities in RS restrict services due to lack of diesel, says federation

Over 142 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul are limiting public services due to difficulties in diesel supply, as reported by the Federation of Municipal Associations of Rio Grande do Sul (Famurs).

Mar 21 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Can Lula intervene in the elections of Rio Grande do Sul? Understand the negotiations between PT and PDT for a single platform in the state

President Lula is exploring negotiations between his party, PT, and PDT to unify their campaigns for the upcoming elections in Rio Grande do Sul while prioritizing his re-election.

Mar 21 • 11:52 UTC
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National & Local

Difficulty in purchasing diesel affects public transport in cities in RS, claim municipalities; understand the scenario

Municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul are reducing public transport schedules due to difficulties in purchasing diesel fuel amid supply rationing by distributors.

Mar 21 • 11:21 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet warns of heavy rains in Natal and more than 150 cities in RN; see list

The Brazilian meteorological institute Inmet has issued a yellow alert for heavy rains in Natal and over 150 cities in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Mar 21 • 10:30 UTC
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National & Local

Walter Alves announces that he will remain as vice-governor until the end of his term

Walter Alves confirmed that he will continue as vice-governor of Rio Grande do Norte until December 2026, while expressing his intention to run for state deputy.

Mar 20 • 18:53 UTC
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National & Local

Cold front advances and is expected to cause winds of up to 100 km/h in RS this weekend

A cold front is moving toward Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, bringing warnings of heavy rain and strong winds this weekend.

Mar 20 • 18:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Zaira Cruz Case: Public Prosecutor Appeals Decision Allowing Convicted Police Officer to Semi-open Regime and Requests Criminal Analysis

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Rio Grande do Norte has appealed a court decision permitting military police officer Pedro Inácio Araújo de Maria to serve his sentence in a semi-open regime after being convicted of the murder and rape of Zaira Cruz.

Mar 20 • 14:29 UTC
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National & Local

Flood risk, temperature fluctuations, and above-average rainfall in RS: find out what autumn will be like, starting today

The state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil is expected to experience above-average rainfall and fluctuating temperatures this autumn, as detailed by meteorologists from the National Institute of Meteorology.

Mar 20 • 12:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN Courts Orders Platform to Return 120,000 Air Miles to Fraud Victim

A court in Rio Grande do Norte has ruled that an air miles program must return 120,000 miles to a customer who was a victim of fraud.

Mar 20 • 12:53 UTC
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National & Local

Operation against criminal organization in Alto Oeste of RN

A police operation in Rio Grande do Norte led to the arrest of eight individuals and the apprehension of a minor suspected of being involved with a criminal organization in the Alto Oeste region.

Mar 20 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand why passport issuance is suspended and there is no forecast to resume it in Rio Grande do Sul

Passport issuance and renewal are suspended in Rio Grande do Sul due to a strike by Federal Police delegates, with no timeline for resuming services.

Mar 20 • 12:09 UTC
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National & Local

RS hospital is sentenced for illegally charging SUS patients since 2015 and will have to refund amounts in double

The Tribunal de Justiça do Rio Grande do Sul has ruled that Hospital São João must stop illegally charging patients covered by the SUS and return double the amounts collected since 2015.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Grande do Norte registers 1,900 lightning strikes in 24 hours

Rio Grande do Norte experienced 1,908 lightning strikes within 24 hours, causing damage to homes in Baraúna and Mossoró, but fortunately no injuries were reported.

Mar 19 • 22:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registrations for the Unified Contest of RN are open; learn how to sign up

Registrations for the Unified Public Contest of Rio Grande do Norte are now open, offering 175 immediate job vacancies in state agencies with varying initial salaries.

Mar 19 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saint Joseph's Day: Understand the relationship of the date with expectations of good rains in the Potiguar backcountry

In Brazil, the Day of Saint Joseph is celebrated by communities in the Potiguar backcountry, symbolizing hopes for upcoming rainfall in the arid regions.

Mar 19 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RS has 5 pre-candidates for governor; see the party alliance framework

Five pre-candidates have emerged in Rio Grande do Sul for the upcoming gubernatorial election, highlighting the evolving party alliances.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental police attacked during inspection against illegal fishing in Rio Grande

Three environmental police officers were injured after being attacked by fishermen during an inspection for illegal fishing in Rio Grande, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 23:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP opens procedure to investigate the rise in fuel prices in RN

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio Grande do Norte has initiated a procedure to investigate potential abusive practices related to the recent hikes in gasoline and diesel prices in the state.

Mar 18 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teachers in RN have a 5.4% salary increase approved by ALRN

The Rio Grande do Norte State Legislative Assembly approved a 5.4% salary increase for teachers and specialists in state education, linked to the national pay floor set by the federal government.

Mar 18 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet maintains alert for intense rains throughout Rio Grande do Norte

The National Institute of Meteorology has issued an alert for intense rains and possible winds in Rio Grande do Norte, affecting multiple states in the Northeast of Brazil.

Mar 18 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Freight may rise up to 10% with the increase in diesel prices, estimated sector companies in RS

Companies in Rio Grande do Sul expect freight costs to rise by up to 10% due to increased diesel prices.

Mar 18 • 17:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police vehicle destroyed by fire in RN city; police investigate if fire was arson

A police vehicle in Jandaíra, Rio Grande do Norte, was destroyed by fire, prompting an investigation into whether the incident was arson.

Mar 18 • 16:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Missing Family in Rio Grande do Sul: Mobile Phone Signal Leads Police to Focus Search in Rural Area Where Suspect Has a Farm

The search for a missing family in Gravataí, Brazil continues as authorities focus their efforts on a rural area after a mobile phone signal belonging to one of the missing individuals was detected.

Mar 18 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Super Carioca Health Center is inaugurated in the West Zone of Rio

A new Super Carioca Health Center was inaugurated in Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro, focusing on specialized care and rehabilitation services.

Mar 18 • 15:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against illegal raffles promoted by digital influencers arrests 4 people in RN; Justice blocks R$ 14.8 million

An operation in Rio Grande do Norte led to the arrest of four individuals involved in illegal raffles promoted by digital influencers, with authorities blocking R$ 14.8 million linked to their activities.

Mar 18 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Arrested for killing a real estate agent from Rio Grande do Sul in SC used a false name after becoming a fugitive for homicide in SP

A suspect in the murder of a real estate agent in Santa Catarina was arrested while using a false identity and was previously a fugitive for another homicide in São Paulo.

Mar 18 • 13:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Favorable climate in the South improves grape quality and promises good wine

A favorable climate in southern Brazil is leading to a promising grape harvest, surpassing expectations and indicating potential for high-quality wine production.

Mar 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fátima Bezerra announces that she will remain in the RN government until the end of her term

The Governor of Rio Grande do Norte, Fátima Bezerra, confirmed that she will stay in office until her term ends in December, despite earlier expectations that she would leave to run for the Senate.

Mar 17 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gaúcha city declares a state of emergency due to 'fuel crisis'

The city of Formigueiro in Rio Grande do Sul has declared a state of emergency in response to a fuel supply crisis and rising prices.

Mar 17 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Watch the video of emus swimming across the Rio Grande; behavior is little known

Brazilian fishermen filmed two emus swimming across the Rio Grande, showcasing a behavior that is not commonly known.

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

The rain has already started in Porto Alegre, and Inmet publishes warning of danger for RS; see forecast

Heavy rain is expected in Porto Alegre and throughout Rio Grande do Sul, with warnings issued by the National Meteorology Institute regarding potential severe weather conditions.

Mar 17 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Property crime: delegate details motivations for the murder and dismemberment of a woman from Rio Grande do Sul in Santa Catarina

A Brazilian delegate reveals that the murder and dismemberment of a real estate agent were motivated by a desire to seize her possessions.

Mar 17 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor's daughter is dismissed after holding secretary position for over a year in RS

Milena Laufer, the daughter of the mayor of Gramado Xavier, was dismissed from her position as Finance Secretary following concerns of nepotism raised by the Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Sul.

Mar 17 • 12:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Community dog dies in Iguaba Grande after being injured with a knife

A community dog named Branquinha died after being found injured, suspected of having been stabbed, in Iguaba Grande, Brazil, prompting local concern and police investigation.

Mar 17 • 10:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Do you know what despesca is? A Gaucho tradition supplies fish commerce during Holy Week

The article discusses the tradition of 'despesca' in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, highlighting its role in supplying fish for the Holy Week celebrations.

Mar 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues new alert for heavy rains across the RN this Tuesday (17)

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall across all cities in Rio Grande do Norte, predicting precipitation of 20 to 30 millimeters per hour and the possibility of strong winds.

Mar 16 • 21:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pilot dies in agricultural plane crash in RS

A 38-year-old pilot died after the agricultural aircraft he was flying crashed in Cruz Alta, northern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 20:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senac opens more than 3,000 free spots in face-to-face and distance courses in RN

Senac RN has opened over 3,000 free spots for professional qualification courses, with registrations starting on March 17.

Mar 16 • 19:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Check the list of required readings for the UFRGS 2027 entrance exam; new additions include Ailton Krenak and Mário de Andrade

The Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) has released its updated list of required readings for the 2027 entrance exam, featuring new authors Ailton Krenak and Mário de Andrade among others.

Mar 16 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marielle Case: Former Delegate Rivaldo Barbosa Leaves Prison in RN for Transfer to RJ

Former delegate Rivaldo Barbosa, convicted for his role in the Marielle Franco case, has been transferred from a federal prison in Rio Grande do Norte to a penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 16 • 18:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PP-RS defines support for Luciano Zucco's PL in the State government elections

The PP in Rio Grande do Sul officially announced its support for the PL in the upcoming state government elections during a meeting on Monday.

Mar 16 • 17:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Port of Natal: Codern publishes public competition notice with initial salaries of up to R$ 5,700

The Port of Natal has announced a public competition offering immediate job openings and additional positions for various roles, with salaries reaching up to R$ 5,700.

Mar 16 • 16:32 UTC

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