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The Maranhão Carnival 2026 not only provided joy but also generated income for hundreds of local informal vendors through state support programs for small entrepreneurs.

The 2026 Maranhão Carnival attracted over 5.4 million attendees and concluded without any serious crime incidents reported.

A campaign launched by the Maranhão State Women's Secretariat aims to protect women during Carnival by promoting the message that their boundaries should be respected immediately if they express a desire for any unwanted touch or actions.

Students in Maranhão, Brazil, can apply for 130 spots in an educational support program aimed at low-income students from public schools and full scholarship students from private institutions.

The Instituto Federal do Maranhão has announced 1,240 spots for its preparatory course aimed at 9th-grade public school students, with online registrations starting March 2, 2026.

A man has been arrested in Maranhão, Brazil, after the father of a 3-year-old girl caught him in the act of committing sexual abuse against her.

Workers from Timon, Maranhão, have denounced inadequate working conditions during an apple harvest in Santa Catarina.

The Electoral Court is set to judge the appeal of Ary Menezes, the mayor of Nova Olinda do Maranhão, whose mandate was revoked due to an investigation into vote buying.

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

A suspect has been arrested in Santa Inês, Brazil, in connection with a homicide and further investigations linked to another murder, with the police seizing weapons and drugs during the arrest.

The president of a teachers' union in Porto Rico, Maranhão, was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges after a police operation uncovered illegal activities tied to the use of false documents.

The Maranhão Civil Police summoned 500 individuals to return stolen cell phones as part of a recovery program in São Luís.

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.

The Republican Memory Foundation has opened registrations for the 2026 visual arts exhibition in Maranhão, inviting local artists to submit their work by March 25, 2026.

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.

The Federal Institute of Maranhão (IFMA) in Codó has established a museum featuring 158 specimens of rocks, minerals, and fossils, collected over 15 years by professor Aciel Tavares Ribeiro.

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

Império Serrano has won its first title as champion of the samba schools in Carnival 2026 held in São Luís, Maranhão.

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

A new report indicates that 17 locations in Greater São Luís are not suitable for swimming due to health and environmental concerns.

A man wanted for homicide in Goiás was arrested in Maranhão after a police operation.

The Maranhão-based startup AutoClipper has launched a national competition for digital content creators in Brazil, offering R$ 10,000 in prizes to promote the production of short videos optimized for social media.

Federal deputy Roseana Sarney returned to Maranhão after a successful surgery to remove a tumor in São Paulo, receiving a warm welcome from family and friends.

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.

The search for missing siblings Ágatha Isabelly and Allan Michael in Maranhão has reached 50 days with no conclusive leads in the investigation.

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil recovered a stolen vehicle during a routine inspection on BR-010 in Maranhão.

The Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA) has opened registrations for free piano and keyboard classes aimed at residents of Itaqui-Bacanga, with a deadline of March 2 for sign-ups.

Hector Lucena, a 26-year-old agronomy student from Balsas, Maranhão, has begun at-home treatment with polylaminin for spinal cord trauma and reports improvements in his health.

The Maranhão Civil Police are investigating the kidnapping of Reinaldo Adriano de Carvalho, a bar owner in Vargem Grande, whose whereabouts remain unknown after being abducted by armed men.

The Federal Institute of Maranhão (IFMA) has opened applications for 45 spots in its Bachelor's degree in Zootechnics, part of the National Program for Education in Land Reform (Pronera).

The Samba Parades in São Luís highlighted traditional and creative performances, drawing thousands to the Passarela do Samba.

Singer Melody fell ill after a performance in Maranhão and had to leave the event in an ambulance, later explaining her condition to fans.

Professor Rafael Lindoso from Brazil's Instituto Federal do Maranhão contributes to the discovery of a new carnivorous dinosaur species in the Sahara Desert, marking a significant achievement for Brazilian science.

Ten of the 47 Maranhão residents involved in a bus accident in São Paulo returned to their home state after the tragic event that resulted in seven fatalities.

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.

The search for missing siblings Ágatha Isabelle, 6, and Allan Michael, 4, in Maranhão, Brazil has extended nearly 50 days, with the police investigation still ongoing and without conclusions.

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.

Brazilian singer Murilo Huff has been hospitalized due to a severe viral infection, leading to the cancellation of a concert in Maranhão.

Eleven families evacuated from Vila Maranhão due to a chemical leak are still awaiting their return, which is now scheduled for Saturday morning, despite ongoing recovery efforts.

Glaúcia Rosane Tavares, a prominent gospel singer and pastor in Maranhão, Brazil, passed away at the age of 51 after a cardiac arrest caused by her battle with bone cancer.

Around 300 residents of Vila Maranhão in São Luís are set to return to their homes following a fertilizer leak, contingent upon the fulfillment of court orders imposed on the Valen company.

Three military police officers in Brazil were arrested for alleged extortion through kidnapping, utilizing false arrest warrants to demand money from victims.

The 80th edition of the traditional Lava-Pratos festival, celebrating the end of the Carnival season, will occur in São José de Ribamar this weekend with national music acts and local support.

Maranhão singer Bia Mar captivated a crowd in Rio de Janeiro during her performance at the Ordinários Elétricos block party during Carnival 2026.

The Weeknd shared a video of fans enjoying Anitta's performance at Maranhão's Carnival.

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).

Maranhão has become the first state in Brazil's northeast region to successfully perform a living donor liver transplant between adults.