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Crime & Justice

School inspector arrested suspected of sexually harassing students at school in João Pessoa

A school inspector in João Pessoa, Brazil, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually harassing three female students aged between 12 and 16.

Mar 20 • 18:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Confrontation with police leaves one suspect dead and five others injured in Greater João Pessoa

A police confrontation in Santa Rita resulted in one suspect dead and five others injured during a routine police action.

Mar 20 • 11:16 UTC
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National & Local

Two gas stations are fined in operation against irregular price increases in fuel, in PB

Two gas stations in Brazil have been fined for illegal fuel price hikes during an operation in João Pessoa and Cabedelo.

Mar 19 • 17:59 UTC
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National & Local

Operation inspects gas stations and distributors to investigate increase in fuel prices in João Pessoa

Authorities are inspecting gas stations and distributors in João Pessoa to investigate unjustified increases in fuel prices.

Mar 19 • 13:46 UTC
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National & Local

Woman arrested on suspicion of racial insult at Pet Clinic in João Pessoa

A 45-year-old woman was arrested for racially insulting a staff member at a pet clinic in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 17:06 UTC
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National & Local

Gym closed for improper sewage disposal in João Pessoa

A gym in João Pessoa was shut down for illegally discharging sewage into a rainwater drainage system.

Mar 18 • 16:04 UTC
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National & Local

João Pessoa has a 9.24 point drop in sewage service since 2020, ranking shows

A recent report reveals a notable decline in sewage service coverage in João Pessoa, Brazil, with a drop of 9.24 percentage points since 2020.

Mar 18 • 14:03 UTC
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National & Local

Union denounces cases of violence against doctors in João Pessoa and the Metropolitan Region

The Union of Doctors in Paraíba reported two incidents of violence against physicians occurring over the weekend in João Pessoa and Santa Rita.

Mar 17 • 22:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

French doctor murdered and body burned in Paraíba; suspect found dead

A 73-year-old French doctor was murdered by her partner in João Pessoa, Brazil, whose body was found burned in a suitcase according to police reports.

Mar 17 • 16:05 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man who killed French doctor in PB was helped by the victim and started dating her during the pandemic

A Brazilian man is accused of murdering a retired French doctor, who had been financially supporting him, after their romantic relationship began during the pandemic.

Mar 17 • 15:24 UTC
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National & Local

Fire hits pallet warehouse on BR-101 in João Pessoa

A fire engulfed a pallet warehouse on BR-101 in João Pessoa, Brazil, causing material damage but no injuries reported.

Mar 17 • 10:32 UTC
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Crime & Justice

French doctor murdered and placed in suitcase in João Pessoa: what is known about the case

A 73-year-old retired French doctor named Chantal Etiennette was murdered by her Brazilian boyfriend, Altamiro Rocha, who was later found dead himself under suspicious circumstances in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
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National & Local

Master Bank lent at least R$ 22 million to Hugo Motta's sister-in-law

The sister-in-law of the President of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil secured a loan of R$ 22 million from Master Bank for real estate development.

Mar 17 • 02:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

French Consulate in Brazil is contacted to find family of French doctor killed by boyfriend in PB

The French consulate in Brazil has been contacted by the Civil Police of Paraíba to find the family of a French doctor who was murdered by her boyfriend.

Mar 16 • 23:00 UTC
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National & Local

Man dies after being burned almost 100% of his body following gas explosion in João Pessoa

A 59-year-old man succumbed to injuries from a gas explosion that left him with nearly 100% of his body burned in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 21:34 UTC
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National & Local

Court orders João Pessoa to create a plan for zoonosis control and protection of abandoned dogs and cats

A court in Paraíba has mandated the city of João Pessoa to develop a comprehensive plan to manage zoonoses and care for abandoned dogs and cats within 180 days.

Mar 16 • 20:16 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Images show suspects kidnapping a woman in the neighborhood of Manaíra, in João Pessoa; VIDEO

Security footage captured the moment a woman was kidnapped in João Pessoa, Brazil, leading to the arrest of four suspects.

Mar 16 • 16:56 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Mother of girl harassed by delegate gives details of the case: 'she is so innocent that she didn't know what it was'

The mother of a girl allegedly harassed by a police delegate in Brazil provided distressing details about the incident, highlighting the child's innocence and lack of understanding regarding the events that transpired.

Mar 16 • 15:49 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Four suspects arrested for the kidnapping of a woman in Manaíra, João Pessoa

Four men were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a woman in the Manaíra neighborhood of João Pessoa after she completed a running training.

Mar 16 • 15:04 UTC
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National & Local

Paraíba has more than 4,600 job vacancies offered by the Sines from March 16 to 20

Paraíba is offering 4,689 job vacancies through the Sistema Nacional de Empregos (Sine) from March 16 to 20, with the majority located in João Pessoa.

Mar 16 • 14:07 UTC
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National & Local

Councilor from João Pessoa is targeted by protective order after domestic violence report

A councilor from João Pessoa, Marcos Vinicius Sales Nobrega, has been granted a protective order following allegations of domestic violence from a woman.

Mar 16 • 13:15 UTC
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National & Local

Gas explosion causes fire and leaves man seriously injured in João Pessoa

A gas explosion in a house in João Pessoa left a 59-year-old man with severe injuries.

Mar 16 • 10:50 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Five suspects arrested after shooting attack that left one man dead in Greater João Pessoa

Five suspects linked to a criminal faction were arrested following a shooting in Santa Rita, Brazil, which killed one man and injured a woman.

Mar 16 • 10:12 UTC
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National & Local

Civil police officer removed after obscene act at beach in João Pessoa

A civil police officer in João Pessoa was dismissed from duty following allegations of an obscene act at a local beach.

Mar 16 • 09:46 UTC
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National & Local

Reflection groups seek to reeducate men against domestic violence in Greater João Pessoa

A new initiative aims to reeducate men who have committed domestic violence in Greater João Pessoa, Brazil, by addressing their behaviors and responsibilities.

Mar 15 • 22:10 UTC
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National & Local

Teenager is rescued by helicopter in PB after falling from horse onto iron bar

A 12-year-old boy sustained injuries after falling from a horse onto an iron bar in Sapé, Brazil, and was airlifted to João Pessoa's Emergency and Trauma Hospital.

Mar 15 • 18:14 UTC
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National & Local

The story of a young man who died in a lion enclosure at a zoo in João Pessoa will become a book

The tragic story of Gerson de Melo, who died after entering a lion enclosure in João Pessoa, is being turned into a book by journalist Phelipe Caldas, expected to be published in 2026.

Mar 15 • 17:11 UTC
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National & Local

Paraíba actors from 'The Secret Agent' will accompany Oscar at a public event in PB

Several actors from Paraíba participating in 'The Secret Agent' film, nominated for four Oscars, will attend the award ceremony in a public event in João Pessoa.

Mar 15 • 12:39 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Guard killed during robbery at construction site in João Pessoa

A security guard was shot and killed during a robbery at a construction site in Gramame, João Pessoa, Brazil.

Mar 15 • 11:48 UTC
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National & Local

The Orgasm of Wolves

The article discusses a historical assassination tied to political turmoil in Brazil during the 1930s involving the killing of vice-presidential candidate João Pessoa and its impact on the political landscape.

Mar 15 • 01:00 UTC
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National & Local

João Pessoa begins offering contraceptive implants at public health units

João Pessoa has started offering the Implanon contraceptive method for free at several public health units in the city.

Mar 14 • 21:15 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man who set fire to suitcase with woman's body in João Pessoa identified by police

Police in Paraíba have identified a man who set fire to a suitcase containing the body of 73-year-old Chantal Etiennette Dechaume, although he has not been located yet.

Mar 14 • 16:21 UTC
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Crime & Justice

French retired doctor: who is the woman found dead, burned inside a suitcase in João Pessoa

A 73-year-old French retired doctor named Chantal Etiennette Dechaume was found dead in a suitcase in João Pessoa, allegedly murdered by her boyfriend over a relationship dispute.

Mar 14 • 12:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Images show woman’s boyfriend carrying body in suitcase; VIDEO

Security footage reveals Altamiro Rocha dos Santos transporting the body of his girlfriend, Chantal Etiennette, before being found murdered himself.

Mar 13 • 22:41 UTC
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National & Local

STF releases construction works initiated based on article of land law declared unconstitutional by TJPB, in João Pessoa

The Brazilian Supreme Court has permitted construction works in João Pessoa that were based on a now-declared unconstitutional article of the land law.

Mar 13 • 22:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman found burned in João Pessoa was killed by boyfriend, police say

A woman was found mutilated and burned in João Pessoa, and police have determined her boyfriend was responsible for her death before he was also found dead, labeled as a feminicide case.

Mar 13 • 19:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police find body in the woods during search for missing military police officer in João Pessoa

Civil Police discovered a skeletal body in the woods of Gramame, João Pessoa, while searching for missing military police officer José César.

Mar 13 • 16:12 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Young man investigated for impersonating a judge to intimidate man in João Pessoa

A 19-year-old is being investigated for impersonating a judge by sending false legal summons via email to intimidate a man over an online game dispute.

Mar 13 • 10:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation removes illegal barricades from criminal factions blocking streets in João Pessoa

Authorities conducted an operation in João Pessoa to remove illegal barricades set up by criminal factions, improving accessibility for residents and emergency services.

Mar 12 • 20:27 UTC
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Crime & Justice

23-year-old man shot dead in a square in Santa Rita, Greater João Pessoa

A 23-year-old man was shot dead in Santa Rita, Brazil, with witnesses indicating he was targeted by two men on a motorcycle.

Mar 12 • 19:00 UTC
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National & Local

'Iron Lung' premieres in Paraíba cinemas

The film 'Iron Lung', based on an independent game, premieres in cinemas across Paraíba, Brazil, on Thursday, including in major cities like João Pessoa and Campina Grande.

Mar 12 • 17:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

A man's body is found with hands and feet tied on the banks of BR-230 in João Pessoa

The body of a man was discovered tied up on the banks of BR-230 in João Pessoa, Brazil, with severe neck injuries and no identification.

Mar 12 • 10:34 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested after attempted rape on beach in João Pessoa

A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to rape a woman at Tambaú beach in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Mar 12 • 10:11 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of assaulting wife after sterilization at maternity hospital in João Pessoa

A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife shortly after she underwent sterilization at a maternity hospital in João Pessoa.

Mar 12 • 09:46 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Four people are arrested suspected of robbing a cell phone store in João Pessoa

Four individuals were arrested in João Pessoa, Brazil, on suspicion of robbing a cell phone store in the Mangabeira neighborhood.

Mar 11 • 20:34 UTC
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National & Local

Paraíba Justice Archives Inquiry into the Death of Young Man Attacked by Lion at Zoo

The inquiry into the death of 19-year-old Gerson de Melo Machado, who was attacked by a lion after illegally entering its enclosure, has been archived by the Paraíba judiciary.

Mar 11 • 18:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Victim of a lightning kidnapping in João Pessoa details the action: 'they said they only wanted money'

A lightning kidnapping victim in João Pessoa described her ordeal, recounting how armed assailants demanded money and stole valuables from her during the incident.

Mar 11 • 16:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Camera registers moment when man sets woman on fire in João Pessoa

A security camera captured the shocking moment a man set a woman's body on fire in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Mar 11 • 16:17 UTC
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National & Local

More than 170 workers rescued in operation against analogous to slavery labor in PB

A significant operation in Brazil has rescued 175 workers found in conditions akin to slavery during a construction audit in João Pessoa and the surrounding area.

Mar 11 • 14:45 UTC
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National & Local

Celebra João Pessoa 2026 takes place in August with Instituto Hesed

The Celebra João Pessoa 2026 event, organized by the Archdiocese of Paraíba, is set for August 1 and will feature Instituto Hesed as the main attraction for Catholic faithful.

Mar 11 • 13:43 UTC

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