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A woman previously sentenced to 14 years in prison for drug trafficking was apprehended by police in Brazil after her sentence was finalized.

Maria Divina dos Santos recounts the harrowing bus accident in São Paulo that claimed seven lives from Maranhão, expressing gratitude for her and her husband's survival.

Three men have been arrested by the Civil Police in Maranhão for sexual crimes against minors, with two already previously convicted and one under investigation.

Emap has launched the 3rd edition of the Jovem Tech program, offering 60 scholarships for technology training to young residents of Maranhão, Brazil.

A minibus carrying 22 high school students from the Federal Institute of Maranhão overturned on BR-010, injuring one student slightly.

Taxpayers in Maranhão have until this Friday to pay the 2026 IPVA with a 10% discount or opt for installment payments without a discount.

A man has been arrested in Pastos Bons, Maranhão, on suspicion of sexually abusing his 10-year-old nephew after the child's mother reported the incident to the police.

The Maranhão Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an inquiry to investigate potential violations of users' rights in the urban collective transportation system of São Luís.

Artisans from Maranhão can register to participate in the 22nd Craft Fair – Brazilian Roots, open until March 16, 2026, taking place in São Paulo from May 13-17, 2026.

The article summarizes key news from G1 Maranhão, including the arrest of fugitives using facial recognition during Carnaval.

Hector Lucena, a 26-year-old agriculture student from Balsas, became the second person in Maranhão to receive polylaminin during an experimental procedure on November 21.

The National Justice Council (CNJ) has ordered the Maranhão Court of Justice (TJ-MA) to explain the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion in judicial deposits to the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

A report by the Brazilian Federal Audit Court highlights overpricing issues in the reconstruction of the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge, revealing budget inconsistencies and contractual risks.

A motorcycle and car collision in Maranhão resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to two others.

State inspectors have seized 120 heads of cattle due to an undervalued invoice at the Pará-Maranhão border.

The state of Maranhão in Brazil is initiating a significant coral conservation project in Cururupu's Manuel Luís Marine State Park, supported by a $5.5 million investment from the BNDES.

A group of suspects involved in stealing a rental car in Maranhão was apprehended in Pará, with a significant amount of cash and stolen property.

A video showing a cleaning staff member assisting a student in completing a school activity in Maranhão has captured millions of views on social media and touched many hearts.

A bus carrying rural workers from Maranhão that overturned in São Paulo was operating without the necessary authorization for interstate travel, according to the Federal Highway Police.

The Maranhão Carnival, recognized as one of the largest in Brazil, is promoting health awareness through STI prevention initiatives during the celebrations in São Luís.

A family mourns the death of 29-year-old Rayane Dias Silva, who died in a bus overturning accident on BR-153 in Tocantins, as her body is prepared for burial in Maranhão.

A facial recognition system effectively identified and led to the arrest of three fugitives during the Carnival celebrations in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil.

G1 Maranhão reports on significant local developments this week, including the arrest of council members in Turilândia and a severe storm affecting São Luís.

A teacher completed her divorce and formalized a new stable union in under an hour through the Vagão da Conciliação project, an initiative by the Maranhão court.

Six individuals were arrested in Maranhão, Brazil, during a police operation targeting a criminal faction involved in drug trafficking and homicides.

Due to increased traffic flow during the Carnival holiday, the PRF has imposed restrictions on certain cargo vehicles on single-lane roads in Maranhão.

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted arrests and searches as part of Operation Rota Marítima, targeting an international drug trafficking group.

The body of 18-year-old Brendo Oliveira was discovered in a shallow grave in Imperatriz, Brazil, after he went missing for nine days.

The National Force has been deployed to the Indigenous Land of Governador in Maranhão, Brazil, in response to escalating violence and conflicts involving loggers.

Construction on the MA-320 highway in the Vale do Pindaré is progressing slowly due to heavy rains in the region.

Two military police officers were arrested in Maranhão, Brazil, during a Federal Police operation targeting an international drug trafficking organization.

The Government of Maranhão is offering 6,000 paid internship opportunities for youth aged 17 to 25 as part of the Young Work Program 2026, encouraging job market entry.

The Ministry of Fish and Aquaculture in Brazil has cancelled the licenses of professional fishermen across several states, primarily affecting Maranhão, as part of a national review of fishing activity records.

The Maranhão State Education Department has opened registrations for 555 free arts course vacancies at the Núcleo Arte Educação (NAE), with classes in dance, theater, and music.

Fishermen in Maranhão are blocking highways in protest of delayed payments for the Seguro-Defeso benefit for 2025/2026.

President Lula has intensified his support for Senator Eliziane Gama's reelection amid political disputes among his allies in Maranhão.

SEAP-MA has launched registration for 27 selective process notices across 17 municipalities in Maranhão, with salaries ranging from R$ 1,760.72 to R$ 3,521.43.

A man was arrested for allegedly killing his partner, Laureana Limeira do Nascimento, with a helmet in Maranhão, while claiming she had been in a motorcycle accident.

The National Justice Corregedoria will investigate the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion in judicial deposits from the Maranhão Court of Justice to the Banco de Brasília amid concerns about the bank being under Federal Police investigation.

The Maranhão Military Police (PMMA) responded to a report of a suspicious object resembling an explosive device found in a supermarket in the Araçagi neighborhood of São Luís, ensuring safety with a specialized technician's evaluation.

A 33-year-old woman named Laurinha Limeira died after being beaten by her partner with a helmet, following four days in the hospital in Alto Parnaíba, Maranhão, where the incident occurred.

Civil Police is investigating the abandonment of 78 bananas of dynamite discovered by rural workers near MA-014 in Maranhão.

The Civil Police arrested a man suspected of robbing a gym in the central area of Santa Inês, Maranhão, after identifying him through security camera footage.

Several suspects involved in a million-dollar loan sharking scheme were arrested during the third phase of Operation Macondo, with police seeking to apprehend 24 individuals across the state of Piauí, Maranhão, and Ceará.

The Forensic Department of Maranhão will investigate the conditions of the Metal Bridge connecting Teresina to Timon after a fatal accident involving 23-year-old Micaela Carolina Rodrigues de Sousa.

The CNJ has opened an investigation into a R$ 2.8 billion transfer of judicial deposits from the Maranhão Court of Justice to the Brasília Bank, authorized by the court's president, who cited increased profitability as justification.

The Maranhão Court of Justice (TJMA) elected Ricardo Tadeu Bugarim Duailibe as its new president for the term from 2026 to 2028 in a plenary session held in São Luís.

Nurse Roberto Miller Macieira Gau, sought for robbery in Maranhão, was arrested in Parnaíba, Piauí, where he was suspected of drug trafficking.

The disappearance of children Ágatha Isabelly, 6, and Allan Michael, 4, has marked one month with no leads since they went missing on January 4 in Bacabal, Maranhão.

A man was arrested in Maranhão for stealing water supply equipment, leaving many families without access to potable water.