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A 40-year-old man died after being buried during the demolition of a deteriorated house in Maricá, Brazil.

Two women reported being victims of harassment, aggression, and homophobia during an event at a concert hall in Maricá, Brazil, resulting in severe injuries to one of the victims.

A water truck crashed into a house in Maricá, Brazil, causing alarm but no injuries to the residents inside.

The Saint Joseph Festival in Maricá will start this Friday with a series of musical performances including national artists and religious events.

Heavy rains in Maricá have caused trees to fall, resulting in damage to a house and obstructing roads in various neighborhoods.

A woman was rescued after a near-drowning incident at Guaratiba beach in Maricá, with lifeguards providing immediate assistance before she was hospitalized.

Two fishermen from Espírito Santo were rescued by the Civil Defense after nearly drowning while crossing a lagoon in Maricá, Brazil.

The city of Maricá in Brazil has released its official events calendar for 2026, featuring a diverse range of cultural, religious, and sporting activities throughout the year.

A 57-year-old man named José Gonçalves de Jesus drowned in Bambuí Canal in Maricá, Brazil, after reportedly consuming alcohol before swimming.

A bus from the E-27 line was stolen in Maricá, Brazil, while the driver took a restroom break, but was recovered a few hours later.

The Maricá Carnival attracted over 690,000 attendees and generated R$ 350 million in economic activity according to local authorities.

Leandro Viera, the carnival designer, is undecided between remaining with Imperatriz Leopoldinense or União de Maricá for the next carnival season after both schools' performances this year.

A teenager in Brazil has been ordered to be temporarily interned after confessing to killing a 1-year-old baby by suffocation in Maricá.

A report by police confirms that a 1-year and 3-month-old baby was sexually abused and died of asphyxia, with a teenager confessing to the crime in Maricá, Brazil.

Maricá Union has won the Golden Series of the Carnival 2026, ensuring its access to the Special Group for the next year despite incurring penalties during the competition.

A 1 year and 3 months old baby girl has died under suspicious circumstances in Maricá, Brazil, prompting an investigation by local police.

A 14-year-old boy's body was discovered on Ponta Negra beach, Maricá, after he went missing while swimming with his family.

União de Maricá, a samba school established by Brazil's PT party, has won the Golden League championship and will compete in the Special Group of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival in 2027 despite an accident that injured several participants during the parade.

Maricá Union won the Golden Series of the Rio Carnival in 2026, marking their first title in this category and securing a spot in the Special Group for 2027.

A man suspected of being part of a militia in Rio de Janeiro was arrested while asleep at a hideout in Maricá.

União de Maricá won the Série Ouro championship and will parade in the Special Group of the Rio Carnival in 2027.

The samba schools Unidos do Jacarezinho, Unidos de Bangu, and União de Maricá received penalties during the 2026 Carnival Gold Series for various infractions related to parade times and performance standards.

The city of Maricá in Brazil has implemented a panic button system on its municipal buses to improve passenger safety by enabling immediate communication with security services.

A man suspected of murdering 31-year-old Larissa Cristina dos Santos surrendered to police in Maricá after fleeing the crime scene over 70 km away.

A 65-year-old man drowned at a beach in Maricá, Brazil, after showing signs of health issues while swimming.

A member of the União de Maricá samba school underwent surgery after suffering severe leg injuries in an accident during a Carnival float parade in Rio de Janeiro.

An accident involving a float from the União de Maricá led to at least four injuries after a parade in Rio de Janeiro.

At least four people were injured when a float from the União de Maricá parade ran over them at the end of the event.

Maricá's Civil Defense has implemented a special safety plan for the beaches during Carnival, deploying over 150 lifeguards and various operational vehicles.

Maricá is preparing for the 2026 Carnival with a significant increase in public security, anticipating around 600,000 visitors.

In just four days, the city of Maricá recorded more rainfall than the total expected for February, resulting in temporary evacuations and rescue efforts due to flooding risks.

Disque Denúncia has released a poster to locate Dayvid Nonato Santana, a 35-year-old man accused of rape, robbery, and extortion linked to a debt collection in Maricá.

The Civil Defense of Maricá has issued a warning for rain accumulation expected this weekend, with reports of flooding in local neighborhoods.

Fishermen have discovered a fragment of the missing boat Funelli, which disappeared with six crew members off the coast of Maricá, prompting renewed calls for investigations from the families.

Military police officer Lucas de Sousa Mathias was arrested inside the 22nd BPM (Maré) for extortion and rape, using his wife's phone to threaten the victim over a debt.

A military police officer from the 22nd BPM (Maré) was arrested in Maricá for committing robbery, rape, and extortion while attempting to collect a debt.

The city of Maricá has unveiled its Carnival 2026 program featuring 76 street blocs and 13 performance stages across four districts, set to take place from February 12 to 21, providing nine days of festivities.

Marica Korolija, known from the reality show 'Life on the Scale', shared a heartfelt holiday message emphasizing the importance of good relationships, highlighting her neighbor Marija Kosanović as one of her greatest treasures.