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TV Globo presenter Luciano Huck visited the nearby town of Bonito, known for its clear waters, while on a break from filming in Guia Lopes da Laguna.

Mato Grosso do Sul's Civil Defense and Fire Department have launched a donation campaign to aid families affected by severe flooding in Minas Gerais.

Ney Matogrosso will be the opening act for the Festival da Juventude 2026 at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, taking place from March 26 to 28.

The Mato Grosso Court overturned a previous ruling that halted tourism expansion works at Morro de Santo Antônio, emphasizing the lack of evidence for legal flaws.

A parliamentary inquiry committee has been formed in Mato Grosso, Brazil, to investigate allegations of fraud in health contracts from 2019 to 2023, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The food multinational JBS has agreed to pay R$ 10 million for violating work-hour regulations in its Mato Grosso facility.

Nine employees were dismissed from the Mato Grosso State Court following the removal of Judge Dirceu dos Santos due to allegations of selling judicial rulings.

A sub-officer of the Military Fire Brigade in Mato Grosso do Sul was arrested after violently attacking his wife and three children with a hammer.

Investigative journalist Celso Bejarano passed away at the age of 63 in Campo Grande, Brazil.

An agricultural company is under investigation for allegedly defrauding farmers in Mato Grosso, resulting in significant financial losses.

Three bets from Mato Grosso do Sul won the 'quina' in the Mega-Sena lottery, sharing a total prize of R$348,000.

Seven university students are targeted in a police operation for allegedly trafficking drugs at college parties in Cuiabá, Brazil.

A retiree from Mato Grosso, born on February 29, humorously claims she only ages every leap year, highlighting the unique situation of those born on that date.

Drivers in Mato Grosso do Sul can receive a 10% discount on their driver's license renewal if they hold a good driver seal and have committed no traffic infractions in the last year.

Mato Grosso has been recognized for its fiscal sustainability, leading Brazil's states in managing the balance between debt and revenue.

Mato Grosso created 18,700 formal jobs in January, becoming the state with the second-highest job creation in Brazil for that month.

Mato Grosso do Sul has received nearly 8,000 doses of the dengue vaccine, targeting health professionals first in a nationwide immunization strategy.

Luciano Huck visited the small town of Guia Lopes da Laguna in Mato Grosso do Sul, surprising its residents and capturing moments with local families.

A 3-month-old baby girl was saved by firefighters in Mato Grosso do Sul after choking on milk.

The Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) has launched a public competition for 49 higher education teaching positions, with salaries reaching over R$ 14,2 million as per the announcement in the Official Gazette of the Union.

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul is investigating a law that consolidates municipal financial accounts, raising concerns over potential impacts on health funding in Campo Grande.

A court in Mato Grosso has ordered the immediate transfer of 28 prisoners from an overcrowded jail and imposed a temporary ban on new arrivals until the situation is resolved.

The police seized over 290 kg of cocaine from an abandoned vehicle near the Guaporé River in Brazil's Mato Grosso state during a routine patrol.

A preliminary report from the Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly's thematic committee on combating femicide highlights significant issues in the state's approach to this violence, including government inaction, structural failures, and a lack of budget execution.

Judge Antônio Veloso Peleja Júnior has been appointed to replace Deputy Judge Dirceu dos Santos, who was suspended due to allegations of selling legal decisions in Mato Grosso.

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil has filed a lawsuit against MBRF, the owner of the brands Sadia and Perdigão, for negligence toward pregnant employees at a factory in Mato Grosso.

The State University of Mato Grosso do Sul is open for registrations until April 4 for an online Basic Computer Course starting on March 14 and aiming to teach essential computer skills.

After 16 years of working under conditions equivalent to slavery, an elderly man in Brazil will receive R$ 540,000 in labor rights compensation following a settlement with his employers.

A cultural fair focused on female entrepreneurship is taking place in Campo Grande, organized by the State University of Mato Grosso do Sul to celebrate International Women's Day.

Detran-MS is providing a free theoretical in-person course for individuals seeking their first National Driver's License (CNH) in Mato Grosso do Sul, despite the federal government having launched a fully digital study option.

A woman in Sorriso, Brazil, was arrested for allegedly setting her husband on fire during a domestic dispute after claiming she was attacked by him first.

March begins with elevated temperatures in Mato Grosso do Sul, indicating a transition to autumn with expected changes in weather patterns.

Two simple bets from Campo Grande and Três Lagoas won R$ 8,100 each in the Quina lottery's 6964 draw.

Former President Jair Bolsonaro has named federal deputy Marcos Pollon as a pre-candidate for the Senate in Mato Grosso do Sul through a letter revealed by Michelle Bolsonaro.

A Volkswagen Beetle caught fire on the side of BR-163 in Sorriso, Brazil, on Saturday, with no injuries reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

The MS Supera program in Brazil is providing 600 scholarships worth R$ 1,621 for students in technical and higher education courses.

The Regional Electoral Tribunal of Mato Grosso is holding an event in Cuiabá for residents to regularize their voter registration on Saturday, where various services will be offered.

The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) is offering a preparatory course with applications open until March 16, 2026, including free spots for economically vulnerable students.

The State University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS) has opened registrations for a free preparatory course for Brazil's National High School Exam (Enem) and entrance examinations, aimed at high school students.

Egypt has emerged as the second largest destination for exports of commodities from Mato Grosso in 2025, driven by increases in the import of corn, cotton, and beef.

A para-athlete from Mato Grosso do Sul, Maycon Douglas de Jesus Almiron, was tragically thrown from a building in Boa Viagem, Recife, by a man who was experiencing a psychotic episode, and was later buried as a homeless person, leaving his family searching for answers.

Over 15 municipalities in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, have declared a state of emergency due to heavy rainfall recorded between January and February.

Eleven individuals were arrested for stealing a shipment of meat from a truck that overturned in Mato Grosso, Brazil.

The government of Mato Grosso do Sul has announced plans to construct a Casa da Mulher Brasileira in Corumbá, aimed at supporting women facing violence.

Mato Grosso has seen the establishment of 21,535 companies in the first 50 days of 2026, led mainly by Cuiabá, Várzea Grande, and Sinop.

Bettors from Mato Grosso do Sul won R$33,510.78 each by hitting five numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery, while the jackpot grows to R$145 million for the next draw.

Doctor Naiara Batistelo was arrested in a drug trafficking operation in Brazil, suspected of being a key figure in laundering money from drug sales.

Cuiabá has experienced its highest rainfall in recent years, causing the city and the state of Mato Grosso to remain under an orange alert for severe weather.

Judge Ary Raghiant Neto is resigning from his position at the Court of Justice of Mato Grosso do Sul for family and professional reasons.

Women traveling by bus with infants were used to transport drugs from Mato Grosso do Sul to Paraná to evade law enforcement.