Inmet issues yellow alert for heavy rains for all of Maranhão
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rains across Maranhão, warning residents of potential rainfall of up to 50 mm per day and strong winds.
Prosecutor's Office requests the removal of vice-governor from PT and intensifies political crisis in Maranhão
The Maranhão Prosecutor's Office has requested the suspension of Vice-Governor Felipe Camarão over alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme and other financial irregularities.
IFMA opens selection process for substitute teacher in Coelho Neto with salaries of up to R$ 8,000
The Federal Institute of Maranhão (IFMA) has opened applications for a selection process for a substitute teacher at the Coelho Neto Campus, offering a salary of up to R$ 8,058.29 for qualified candidates.
Did you see? Rain causes flooding in Buriticupu, accident with trailers on BR-135, and other news of the week on g1 MA
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.
Truck that recorded images of the JK Bridge collapse was transporting pesticides and has been removed from the river; VIDEO
A truck that captured the moment of the JK Bridge collapse was carrying pesticides and has now been retrieved from the Tocantins River.
Inmet issues two alerts for Maranhão due to risk of heavy rain; see cities
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued two alerts for heavy rains in Maranhão, Brazil, indicating varying levels of potential danger.
New images show different angles of the moment the Juscelino Kubitschek bridge collapsed two years ago
Newly released footage reveals multiple angles of the Juscelino Kubitschek bridge collapse that occurred almost two years ago in Brazil, highlighting the tragic events leading to the disaster.
Police investigate if motorcyclist was hit before falling from bridge in Timon
A motorcyclist died after falling from the Friendship Bridge in Timon, Maranhão, with investigations suggesting a possible collision with a car prior to the fall.
Federal Government Commission prohibits the planting of transgenic cotton in 68 municipalities in Maranhão
The Brazilian government's CTNBio has banned transgenic cotton cultivation in 68 municipalities in Maranhão to protect native plant species.
Justice denies request from the City Hall and demands measures within 48 hours in areas affected by gullies in Buriticupu
The Maranhão Justice has ordered the Buriticupu City Hall to address urgent measures regarding areas affected by gullies within 48 hours after the local government failed to comply with previous legal orders.
Exhibition on the Stations of the Cross of Christ is featured at the Museum of Sacred Art of Maranhão; learn how to visit
The Museum of Sacred Art of Maranhão hosts an exhibition titled '15 Stations of the Via Crucis of Jesus Christ' from March 23 to 28.
Police operation seizes weapons and drugs in the home of a city councilor in MA
A police operation in Maranhão led to the arrest of a city councilor and the seizure of weapons and drugs from her home.
What is known about the disappearance of a businessman from Piauí in Maranhão
A businessman from Piauí, Macílio Salles Brito, has been missing for a week following a suspected robbery in Maranhão.
Procon files complaint with Federal Police to investigate fuel price hikes in MA
Procon in Maranhão has lodged a complaint with the Federal Police seeking an investigation into rising fuel prices in the state.
Young man dies after colliding motorcycle with parked truck in Duque Bacelar, MA
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 people are arrested in an operation against cargo theft in MA; losses reach R$ 1 million
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.
Operation arrests suspects of fraudulently obtaining loans using fake IDs, causing a loss of R$ 710,000 in MA
The police in Maranhão arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraud scheme using fake IDs, resulting in significant financial losses.
Suspects are arrested for violating protective measures during operation in Balsas, MA
Two men were arrested for violating protective measures meant to safeguard domestic violence victims during a police operation in Balsas, Maranhão.
New images show the moment when trucks and a motorcycle are thrown into the collapse of a bridge between TO and MA
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.
MP-MA recommends termination of the contract between the City Hall and the Via SL consortium that operates public transport in São Luís
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.
Uema opens registrations for selective process with 599 remaining vacancies using Enem scores
The Universidade Estadual do Maranhão opened registrations for a simplified selective process offering 599 available spots for undergraduate courses based on Enem scores from 2024 and 2025.
Investigated for Trafficking is Arrested Again After Being Released and Resuming Criminal Activity in Itinga do Maranhão
A man in Itinga do Maranhão, previously arrested for drug trafficking, has been apprehended again shortly after being released for continuing his illegal activities.
Police executes warrants in MA against group suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering operating in DF
The operation targets a criminal group believed to be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering activities in the Federal District and surrounding areas.
Civil Police incinerates over one ton of drugs that were seized on BR-230, in Balsas
The Civil Police of Maranhão incinerated over one ton of seized drugs in Balsas as part of a rapid response to combat drug trafficking.
Maranhão Justice fines Buriticupu City Hall and Caema for lack of water for 14 years
Maranhão's Justice has imposed fines on Buriticupu City Hall and Caema for failing to provide adequate water supply for 14 years.
Man sentenced to 14 years in prison for killing partner with knife in MA
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.
Quaest in Maranhão: see scenarios for the Senate dispute in the 2026 elections
Poll results show Carlos Brandão, Roseana Sarney, and Roberto Rocha as leading candidates for the two Senate seats in Maranhão for the 2026 elections.
Quaest in Maranhão: see scenarios of the 1st and 2nd rounds tested in the governor elections
Eduardo Braide and Orleans Brandão lead in voting intentions for the Maranhão governor's race according to a recent poll.
State of public calamity is declared in Tuntum; residents can request withdrawal of FGTS
The city of Tuntum in Maranhão, Brazil, has been officially declared in a state of public calamity due to recent flooding, allowing residents to access their FGTS funds to aid recovery efforts.
Fugitive for homicide in Rondônia is arrested after a year hidden in MA
A man wanted for homicide in Rondônia was arrested after being hidden for over a year in Maranhão.
Man is arrested on suspicion of committing homicide in Igarapé do Meio, MA
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.
Operation in MA dismantles electronic fraud scheme; estimated loss is over R$ 300,000
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.
Man sentenced to over 43 years in prison for killing a delegate in Caxias, MA
A man has been sentenced to over 43 years in prison for the murder of police delegate Márcio Mendes Silveira in Caxias, Maranhão.
Graduate goes viral returning home through flooded street after party in MA: 'I don't belong to this street'
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 from MA claims to be a victim of a conspiracy against her reelection campaign
Senator Eliziane Gama claims that there is a conspiracy to thwart her reelection bid backed by political rivalries in Maranhão, Brazil.
Technology and digital service create a new experience at Original Tá On
The Original Tá On campaign aims to revolutionize car buying in Maranhão using digital technology and specialized service.
VIDEO: Trucks collide on BR-135 in Miranda do Norte, MA
A collision involving two trucks occurred on BR-135 in Miranda do Norte, Maranhão, causing traffic disruptions.
Federal Police targets group suspected of large-scale drug trafficking in Greater São Luís; R$ 297 million blocked
The Brazilian Federal Police has launched an operation targeting a group suspected of trafficking significant amounts of cocaine and crack in Greater São Luís, with R$ 297 million blocked in assets.
PRF seizes more than 1 ton of skunk in Balsas in the largest drug operation in MA
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.
Maranhão will transfer R$ 8.2 million per year to the health of Teresina for patient care
The Maranhão state government has signed an agreement to transfer R$ 8.2 million annually to support the healthcare system in Teresina, aimed at improving patient care and managing resources between states.
Jury of man accused of stabbing brother-in-law to death will be held in Gonçalves Dias
A jury trial for Elberte Gonçalves Bruno, accused of fatally stabbing his brother-in-law, Alcigerly Ramos da Silva, is scheduled in Gonçalves Dias, Brazil.
Brandão announces Colonel Augusta Andrade as the new Secretary of Public Security of Maranhão
Governor Carlos Brandão appointed Colonel Augusta Andrade as the new Secretary of State for Public Security of Maranhão following the dismissal of her predecessor amid a harassment investigation.
Court determines that the state of MA must fund the application of medicine for intestinal disease
A court in Maranhão, Brazil, has mandated state funding for Infliximab treatment for patients with inflammatory bowel disease following a public civil action.
Court sets deadline for distributors to explain abusive fuel prices in Maranhão
A court in Maranhão has given fuel distributors 15 days to respond to allegations of abusive pricing practices related to gasoline and diesel.
Increase in diesel prices raises production costs for soybeans and worries producers in Balsas, in southern MA
Rising diesel prices have significantly increased soybean production costs in Balsas, Maranhão, worrying local farmers.
Man arrested in Pernambuco suspected of virtual sexual crimes against a 9-year-old child in MA
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 of the Diocese of Coroatá is injured after car overturns and falls into a lake on MA-235
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.
Inmate who escaped using bedsheet rope is captured in MA; the other two are still at large
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.
Railroad Linking Pará to Maranhão is Released After Indigenous Protest
The Carajás Railroad linking Pará to Maranhão was reopened after a five-day blockade by the Gavião indigenous people protesting environmental concerns related to railway expansion.
36-Year-Old Piauiense Businessman Disappears After Alleged Robbery in MA
Macílio Salles Brito, a 36-year-old businessman from Piauí, has been missing since Friday night following an alleged robbery in Maranhão.