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Crime & Justice

Two suspects are arrested after the body of a missing elderly man is found in a well in Guarulhos, Greater São Paulo

Two suspects have been arrested in relation to the death of 69-year-old Jeferson Figueiredo, whose body was discovered in a well after he went missing earlier this month.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
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National & Local

Autumn begins with reservoirs supplying Greater São Paulo at the lowest level in 10 years

The integrated supply system for Greater São Paulo has reached its lowest water supply level since 2017, operating at 56% capacity as autumn begins.

Mar 20 • 22:37 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Court orders the arrest of man who attacked ex-girlfriend in elevator in Greater SP

A court in São Paulo has ordered the preventive arrest of a man who was filmed attacking his ex-girlfriend in an elevator, overturning a previous release decision.

Mar 20 • 12:54 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Mother narrates despair after her 2-month-old son was stolen along with the car in SP: 'God is greater than all things'

A mother in São Paulo recounts the traumatic experience of having her 2-month-old son stolen with her car, though he was later safely recovered by the police.

Mar 20 • 11:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Robbers arrested after fleeing with stolen truck and 10-minute chase on Anchieta Highway, in Greater SP

Two robbers were arrested while fleeing in a stolen truck after a 10-minute police chase in São Bernardo do Campo, Greater São Paulo.

Mar 17 • 14:30 UTC
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National & Local

Residents are startled by blackout and explosion from the Capuava Petrochemical Complex in Santo André, Greater São Paulo

Residents of Santo André, Brazil, experienced a terrifying explosion from the Capuava Petrochemical Complex followed by widespread power outages.

Mar 17 • 10:30 UTC
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National & Local

Complaints against Sabesp almost triple in the last two years in Greater São Paulo

Complaints about the services of Sabesp, the water utility company in São Paulo, have nearly tripled in the past two years, reflecting significant dissatisfaction among consumers.

Mar 16 • 22:44 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Samu ambulance overturns after collision, leaving eight injured in São Bernardo do Campo, Greater SP

Eight people were injured when a Samu ambulance collided with a passenger vehicle in São Bernardo do Campo, with all victims transported to local hospitals.

Mar 16 • 09:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Thieves Commit Series of Ring Thefts in Greater São Paulo

A duo of motorbike thieves carried out a series of ring thefts in Santo André, Brazil, on Friday.

Mar 16 • 09:07 UTC
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National & Local

Prosecutor’s Office conducts operation against tax fraud in SP; vice of Tupi Paulista is removed

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an operation to investigate a tax fraud scheme involving public officials and businesses in the Greater São Paulo area.

Mar 13 • 13:59 UTC
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National & Local

Bursting of Sabesp reservoir leaves one dead and ten injured in São Paulo

A burst water reservoir in the Greater São Paulo area resulted in one death and injuries to ten others, highlighting the dangers posed by construction projects.

Mar 12 • 00:45 UTC
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National & Local

Breakage of Sabesp reservoir leaves 1 dead and 7 injured in Mairiporã, Greater SP

A man died and seven others were injured after the collapse of a Sabesp water reservoir in Mairiporã, São Paulo, Brazil.

Mar 11 • 16:32 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Bridge under construction collapses, leaving two people injured in São Bernardo do Campo, Greater São Paulo

A bridge under construction collapsed in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, injuring two individuals during the incident.

Mar 11 • 10:48 UTC
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National & Local

In Mogi das Cruzes, popcorn goes beyond corn and includes cheese, potatoes, and peanuts

In Mogi das Cruzes, a city in Greater São Paulo, popcorn is traditionally served with a variety of toppings rather than just salt, making it a unique street food experience.

Mar 11 • 09:01 UTC
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National & Local

Passenger shot inside train of line 8-diamante in Greater São Paulo

A passenger was shot inside a train at the Sagrado Coração station in Jandira, São Paulo, while the shooter remains unidentified and at large.

Mar 9 • 11:28 UTC
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National & Local

Passenger shot inside train on the Diamond Line 8 in Jandira, Greater São Paulo

A passenger was shot following a dispute within a train of the Diamond Line 8 in Jandira, Brazil, early on a Monday morning.

Mar 9 • 11:18 UTC
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National & Local

Fire hits plastic factory warehouse in Jardim Alzira, Santo André, in Greater São Paulo

A fire broke out in a bubble wrap factory warehouse in Santo André, Greater São Paulo, on the morning of October 9, resulting in significant community concern but no reports of casualties so far.

Mar 9 • 10:33 UTC
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National & Local

Storm causes wall collapse in Congonhas and blackout at Guarulhos airport

Heavy rains in Greater São Paulo led to a wall collapse at Congonhas airport and a power outage at Guarulhos airport.

Mar 8 • 20:13 UTC
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National & Local

Greater São Paulo may experience thunderstorms this Sunday; winds could reach 100 km/h

Severe thunderstorms are forecasted for Greater São Paulo this Sunday, with winds potentially reaching 100 km/h and significant rainfall expected.

Mar 8 • 11:50 UTC
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National & Local

Greater São Paulo has a warning for storms this weekend

Meteorological forecasts indicate significant storm risks for Greater São Paulo over the weekend, with warnings of flooding and landslides, particularly on Sunday and Monday.

Mar 7 • 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

House collapses and car is swept away during storm in Greater São Paulo

A severe storm in Greater São Paulo caused multiple house collapses and swept away a car, though there were no reported injuries.

Mar 6 • 23:33 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Hairdresser arrested for feminicide after locking himself in his house and stabbing his girlfriend in Greater São Paulo

A 39-year-old hairdresser has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his 44-year-old girlfriend to death in Taboão da Serra, São Paulo.

Mar 6 • 15:49 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Body of PM soldier found dead with a gunshot to the head is exhumed in cemetery in Greater São Paulo

The body of 32-year-old PM soldier Gisele Alves Santana was exhumed for further investigation after being found dead with a gunshot wound in her apartment.

Mar 6 • 14:26 UTC
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National & Local

Cantareira begins March at a new level, but reservoirs in Greater SP remain restricted

The Cantareira system, which supplies water to around half of the São Paulo metropolitan area, started March at a higher level than February, moving from a restriction to an alert level, though restrictions are still in place for the Greater São Paulo area.

Mar 3 • 21:49 UTC
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National & Local

Reservoir levels in Greater São Paulo improve but do not reach normalcy, and restrictions will continue

Recent rains have improved reservoir levels in Greater São Paulo, but they still fall short of normal levels, leading to continued water distribution restrictions.

Mar 3 • 16:15 UTC
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National & Local

Residents of SP mobilize to help flood victims in MG; see where to make donations

Residents and organizations in Greater São Paulo are collecting donations for the municipalities in Minas Gerais affected by heavy rains, which have displaced approximately 8,500 people.

Mar 3 • 14:26 UTC
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National & Local

Osasco breaks record for largest hot dog in Brazil with 'dogão' measuring 64 meters

The city of Osasco in Greater São Paulo has set a record for the largest hot dog in Brazil with a 'dogão' that measures 64 meters in length, celebrating the city's 64th anniversary.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Shooter invades a cellar, kills two men and flees on a motorcycle without a license plate in Cotia, Greater SP

A shooting incident in Cotia, Greater São Paulo, resulted in the deaths of two men, aged 23 and 25, as police investigate the motives and perpetrator.

Feb 28 • 19:54 UTC
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Crime & Justice

City councilwoman from Greater São Paulo who ran over boyfriend after being assaulted speaks about the case for the first time; see VIDEO

Councilwoman Aline Santos has publicly addressed the incident where she ran over her boyfriend after claiming he assaulted her, emphasizing her commitment to her role despite the personal turmoil.

Feb 27 • 17:56 UTC
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National & Local

Most victims of femicide this week in SP had protective measures; requests increased almost 1,000%

Most women victims of femicide reported this week in Greater São Paulo and the countryside had protective measures against their aggressors.

Feb 26 • 23:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Duo Suspected of Being Part of Gang That Steals Houses in the Interior is Arrested in Greater São Paulo

Two men were arrested in Carapicuíba, São Paulo, suspected of being part of a gang specialized in residential burglaries.

Feb 26 • 13:24 UTC
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Crime & Justice

More than 50 weapons disappear from police station in Greater São Paulo; Civil Police Inspectorate investigates disappearance

Over 50 firearms have vanished from the Itapecerica da Serra police station in Greater São Paulo, leading to an investigation by the Civil Police Inspectorate.

Feb 25 • 13:32 UTC
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National & Local

Enel says that vehicle collisions with posts increased in 2025 and contributed to power outages in SP

Enel reported a rise in vehicle collisions with electrical posts in Greater São Paulo in 2025, leading to significant power outages.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
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National & Local

Contain the harmful effects of motorcycle expansion

A report by São Paulo's traffic department highlights a worrying increase in pedestrian deaths caused by motorcycles in the state and the capital, signaling a need for greater public policy attention.

Feb 25 • 01:00 UTC
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National & Local

Failure on Line 8-Diamond interrupts train circulation between Carapicuíba and Barueri and passengers crowd Paese buses

A technical failure on Line 8-Diamond in Greater São Paulo has disrupted train services between Carapicuíba and Barueri, leading passengers to rely on alternative bus services.

Feb 24 • 10:49 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Acre this Monday, February 23, 2026

The article reports on various news highlights, including incidents in Mexico, developments in Brazil's 'Minha Casa, Minha Vida' program, and adverse weather conditions affecting the São Paulo coastline and the Greater Rio area.

Feb 23 • 18:06 UTC
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National & Local

Only 10 of the 39 cities in Greater São Paulo have most municipal buses equipped with air conditioning

A report reveals that only 10 out of 39 cities in Greater São Paulo have more than half of their municipal buses equipped with air conditioning, highlighting significant gaps in public transport comfort during hot weather.

Feb 23 • 16:42 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Justice condemns two Detran-SP employees to five years in prison for fraud in issuing driver's licenses in Greater São Paulo

Two Detran-SP employees have been sentenced to five years in prison for fraudulently issuing driver's licenses in Greater São Paulo.

Feb 23 • 13:24 UTC
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National & Local

Super trailer with million-dollar cargo to Saudi Arabia faces 'watchmaker's work' on SP highway

A massive logistics operation involving the transport of a 540-ton transformer from Greater São Paulo to Saudi Arabia is underway, showing the challenges of transporting sensitive equipment.

Feb 22 • 23:30 UTC
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National & Local

Driver abandons car lodged in construction pit in Diadema, Greater São Paulo; see video

A driver abandoned their car in a drainage construction pit in Diadema, Brazil after showing signs of intoxication.

Feb 21 • 22:36 UTC
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National & Local

Digital influencer Bianca Dias dies at 27 in Greater São Paulo

Bianca Dias, a 27-year-old digital influencer, died from a pulmonary embolism in Mauá, Brazil, and was buried in a private ceremony.

Feb 20 • 23:02 UTC
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National & Local

Chief of Staff of the Mayor of Taboão da Serra, in Greater São Paulo, is caught with fake license plate from the city's Legislative Power

The chief of staff for the mayor of Taboão da Serra was arrested for driving a vehicle with a fake legislative license plate.

Feb 19 • 15:25 UTC
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National & Local

General strike in Argentina causes flight cancellations at Guarulhos airport, in Greater São Paulo

A general strike in Argentina has led to the cancellation of flights from São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport due to worker protests against proposed labor reforms.

Feb 19 • 10:12 UTC
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National & Local

Balloons hit municipal hospital and house in Guarulhos, Greater São Paulo

In Guarulhos, São Paulo, two balloons fell on a municipal hospital and a nearby house, prompting a response from the fire department.

Feb 17 • 16:34 UTC
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National & Local

'I thought I was going to die,' says woman who abandoned her car and clung to a pole to avoid being swept away by floodwaters in Greater São Paulo

A woman in Greater São Paulo recounted her near-death experience after she abandoned her car and clung to a pole during a severe rainstorm.

Feb 17 • 11:12 UTC
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National & Local

Heavy rain leaves more than 70,000 homes without electricity in the capital and Greater São Paulo

Severe rain caused widespread power outages affecting over 70,000 homes in São Paulo and its metropolitan area.

Feb 16 • 22:41 UTC
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National & Local

Heavy rain causes flooding and leaves 67,000 without power in Greater São Paulo

Heavy rains have led to flooding and widespread power outages affecting 67,000 households in Greater São Paulo, highlighting vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure during severe weather.

Feb 16 • 21:54 UTC
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National & Local

‘It was very traumatizing,’ says student from Greater São Paulo aboard Latam plane that aborted takeoff

A Latam flight from São Paulo to Lisbon aborted its takeoff, causing distress among passengers, including a student who described the incident as traumatic.

Feb 16 • 19:36 UTC
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National & Local

Good Morning Amazon on Monday, February 16, 2026

The article covers significant events in Brazil, including highlights from the Rio Carnival, a tragic accident involving a bus that killed six workers, and a major fire in Greater São Paulo.

Feb 16 • 13:46 UTC
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National & Local

Large scale fire hits company in Arujá, Greater São Paulo

A large fire impacted a company in Arujá, Brazil, on the night of Sunday, October 15, with initial reports indicating that the administration building was consumed by flames.

Feb 16 • 02:20 UTC

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