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A summary of key news from G1 Maranhão for the week of March 15 to 21, including rain-related flooding, illegal cockfighting, and a trailer accident.

A man suspected of aiding in a homicide has been arrested in Açailândia, Brazil, following an investigation into the crime that occurred in January.

Heavy rains in Imperatriz, Brazil, have flooded homes and caused significant damage, including fallen trees and blocked drainage systems.

'A sister mourns the loss of her motorcyclist sibling and highlights the ongoing pain and struggle for answers a year after the bridge collapse.'

A man was arrested on suspicion of being part of an armed criminal association in Bacuri, Brazil, as investigations revealed the group's organized extortion activities targeting local business owners.

A police operation in Maranhão led to the arrest of a city councilor and the seizure of weapons and drugs from her home.

A businessman from Piauí, Macílio Salles Brito, has been missing for a week following a suspected robbery in Maranhão.

Procon in Maranhão has lodged a complaint with the Federal Police seeking an investigation into rising fuel prices in the state.

A man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for fatally stabbing his brother-in-law during a family dispute in Gonçalves Dias, Brazil.

A man was arrested in Santa Inês, Brazil, after being sentenced to 13 years in prison for the rape of a 13-year-old girl, who became pregnant as a result of the assault.

A former military police officer from Rondônia was arrested in Santa Inês after being convicted of rape in 2021.

A 21-year-old man named Salvador Vaz dos Santos died after crashing his motorcycle into the back of a parked truck in Duque Bacelar, Maranhão.

Four individuals were arrested in Maranhão, Brazil, as part of a police operation targeting organized groups involved in cargo theft, with losses estimated at R$ 1 million.

The police in Maranhão arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraud scheme using fake IDs, resulting in significant financial losses.

Two men were arrested for violating protective measures meant to safeguard domestic violence victims during a police operation in Balsas, Maranhão.

Sesc-MA has announced the opening of 80 free spots for pre-professional courses in São Luís, with registrations starting on March 23 and ending on April 1.

New footage reveals the moment of the collapse of the JK Bridge, resulting in multiple vehicles plunging into the Tocantins River, leading to numerous casualties.

Halina Kowalska-Nowak, a notable Polish actress, has died, as announced by the Polish Artists' Veterans Foundation.

A rideshare motorcyclist and a passenger fell from the Friendship Bridge after being involved in a collision with a car, resulting in the motorcyclist's death and the passenger's injuries.

The Maranhão Public Ministry has recommended that the São Luís City Hall terminate its contract with the Via SL consortium due to consistent failures in public transport services.

The Attorney General of Israel, Gali Baharv-Ma'arah, accused Defense Minister Israel Katz of disrupting the criminal proceedings against Knesset member Tali Gotlib by delaying the signing of a protection certificate for Shin Bet personnel.

The operation targets a criminal group believed to be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering activities in the Federal District and surrounding areas.

A mother mourns her son, a 27-year-old app driver who tragically died after falling from a bridge while working to save money for a crucial medical exam.

Raimundo Lopes has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the feminicide of his partner, Sônia Regina Coelho Rodrigues, following a violent altercation in Maranhão, Brazil.

Swami Avimukteshwarananda expressed concern about the commercialization of the Ganges River, stating that such actions threaten its sanctity.

A motorcyclist who worked for a ride-sharing service died after falling from a bridge in Brazil following a collision with a car.

A man wanted for homicide in Rondônia was arrested after being hidden for over a year in Maranhão.

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Igarapé do Meio, Brazil, on suspicion of murdering 44-year-old Ismael Mendes during a knife attack following a discussion.

A recent police operation in Maranhão, Brazil, has dismantled a group involved in electronic fraud, resulting in significant financial losses estimated at over R$ 300,000.

The Ministry of Education in Brazil has sanctioned a medical course for poor performance in a national exam, reducing student vacancies and suspending student funding contracts.

A man has been sentenced to over 43 years in prison for the murder of police delegate Márcio Mendes Silveira in Caxias, Maranhão.

A pharmacy graduate in Brazil, Alisson Souza, went viral on social media for documenting his humorous struggle to return home through a flooded street after his graduation party in Imperatriz, Maranhão.

Senator Eliziane Gama claims that there is a conspiracy to thwart her reelection bid backed by political rivalries in Maranhão, Brazil.

A collision involving two trucks occurred on BR-135 in Miranda do Norte, Maranhão, causing traffic disruptions.

The Federal Highway Police seized over 1 ton of skunk during a major drug operation in Balsas, Maranhão, leading to the arrest of a driver.

Businessman Jonathan Silva Barbosa escaped from the court in Açailândia, Brazil, before his sentencing for the attempted murder of Gabriel Silva Nascimento.

A court in Maranhão, Brazil, has mandated state funding for Infliximab treatment for patients with inflammatory bowel disease following a public civil action.

A court in Maranhão has given fuel distributors 15 days to respond to allegations of abusive pricing practices related to gasoline and diesel.

Rising diesel prices have significantly increased soybean production costs in Balsas, Maranhão, worrying local farmers.

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Pernambuco, Brazil, on suspicion of committing virtual sexual crimes against a 9-year-old child living in Maranhão.

Bishop Dom Sebastião Bandeira Coelho was injured when the car he was in overturned and fell into a lake in Maranhão, Brazil, and is under observation in the hospital.

An inmate who escaped from a prison in Maranhão using a makeshift rope made from bedsheets has been recaptured, while two other escapees remain on the run.

Macílio Salles Brito, a 36-year-old businessman from Piauí, has been missing since Friday night following an alleged robbery in Maranhão.

A dead man's body was found floating in the Pindaré River near Pindaré Mirim, Brazil, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Orleans Brandão has officially announced his pre-candidacy for the governor of Maranhão with a jingle reminiscent of President Lula's campaign songs.

Orleans Brandão has officially launched his pre-candidacy for the government of Maranhão with a jingle inspired by President Lula's campaigns.

Senai-MA has announced 50 free spots for a plumbing installer course aimed at low-income individuals in São Luís.

A fugitive accused of vulnerable rape in Maranhão was arrested in Parauapebas, PA, while a firearm was seized during the operation.

Businessman Vinicius Soares was buried at the age of 35 in Piauí after dying from a car accident in Maranhão.

Senai-MA is conducting a selection process for instructors with salaries reaching R$ 5.7 thousand, open until March 18.