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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Antiscorpion venom serum is available in 35 municipalities in Southern Minas; find out which

The antiscorpion serum is now accessible in 35 municipalities in Southern Minas, Brazil, highlighting its importance due to increased scorpion populations and sting incidents during the hot and humid summer months.

Mar 1 β€’ 12:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of last missing person found in Juiz de Fora, as search concludes with 65 dead from the rain

The search for the last missing person in Juiz de Fora has concluded, with 65 fatalities reported due to severe flooding in the region.

Mar 1 β€’ 10:39 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Extrema transforms central square into an Easter scene with free attractions

Extrema, in southern Minas Gerais, Brazil, hosts a special Easter program transforming the central square into a themed environment for families and tourists with free attractions.

Mar 1 β€’ 09:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Creator stands out on social media by showing affectionate routine with buffaloes and llamas on a farm in MG; VIDEO

A Brazilian farmer shares his affectionate interactions with farm animals on social media, gaining significant attention and followers.

Mar 1 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Northern region of Minas Gerais may have heavy rains this Sunday

Heavy rainfall is expected in northern Minas Gerais this Sunday, with warnings issued due to the potential for rainfall accumulation and the risk of natural disasters following recent severe weather that has already resulted in fatalities.

Mar 1 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

RJ Government collects emergency donations for rain victims in Zona da Mata

The Government of Rio de Janeiro is leading a campaign to collect donations for residents affected by severe rains in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais.

Feb 28 β€’ 23:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula travels with Pacheco to Juiz de Fora and hints at Nikolas, without naming him

Brazil's President Lula da Silva visited Juiz de Fora with Senator Pacheco, discussing the impacts of recent floods while subtly criticizing Congressman Nikolas Ferreira, an implied political opponent.

Feb 28 β€’ 22:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula visits Minas Gerais and announces free houses for flood victims

President Lula announced emergency measures, including free housing for families affected by floods in Minas Gerais.

Feb 28 β€’ 22:41 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Government promises new housing for those affected by the rains in Zona da Mata: 'Everyone who lost their home will receive one'

The Brazilian Federal Government is committing to provide new housing for families affected by recent rains in the Zona da Mata region.

Feb 28 β€’ 22:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

In negotiations to run for governor of Minas, Pacheco accompanies Lula on a visit to Zona da Mata; 'Let's talk,' says president

Senator Rodrigo Pacheco joined President Lula in Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais, amid negotiations for Pacheco's gubernatorial candidacy.

Feb 28 β€’ 20:31 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJMG Judge Run Over by Motorcycle in BH

Judge FΓ‘bio Torres de Sousa of the Minas Gerais Court was injured when hit by a motorcycle in Belo Horizonte while dealing with a vehicle breakdown.

Feb 28 β€’ 18:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain Causes Damage in Bocaiuva and Montes Claros

Heavy rains in northern Minas Gerais caused significant damage in the towns of Bocaiuva and Montes Claros, with no reported casualties.

Feb 28 β€’ 15:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Race for Rare Earth and Critical Minerals Pressures Historical and Environmental Heritage in MG

The push for control of strategic minerals in Minas Gerais is threatening historical cities and natural heritage due to mining activities.

Feb 28 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula visits areas affected by heavy rains in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais

President Lula is visiting areas in Minas Gerais that have been impacted by severe flooding, with a particular focus on the city of Juiz de Fora.

Feb 28 β€’ 12:54 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

City in the Zona da Mata Mineira floods again, and residents are stranded

Heavy rains in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais have caused significant flooding in Cataguases, leaving many residents stranded.

Feb 28 β€’ 12:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minas on the Avenue: TV IntegraΓ§Γ£o documentary to be aired this Saturday after 'Altas Horas'

The documentary 'Minas na Avenida', produced by TV IntegraΓ§Γ£o, will be aired across Globo's coverage area, featuring the lives of Minas Gerais residents dedicated to Carnival.

Feb 28 β€’ 11:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

With closed stores, Juiz de Fora (MG) still feels effects of rain days after damage

Juiz de Fora is facing the aftermath of severe flooding that has left many shops closed and resulted in over 60 fatalities in the region.

Feb 28 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hotels and inns in Extrema offer comfort, hospitality, and authenticity

Hotels and inns in Extrema, Brazil, are becoming key players in the region's tourism by providing quality services and embracing local hospitality.

Feb 28 β€’ 09:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trip with Terra de Minas through the mountains of CipΓ³, Moeda, and Gandarela

The article explores the breathtaking landscapes and ecotourism opportunities offered by the mountain ranges in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Feb 28 β€’ 08:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP is not expected to have rain this Saturday (28), but Juiz de Fora remains on alert

SΓ£o Paulo will experience a cloudy weekend without rain, while Juiz de Fora remains under alert due to potential rainfall and risks of landslides.

Feb 28 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Remember the historic rains that left deaths in Minas Gerais

Severe rains in Minas Gerais have resulted in significant destruction and loss of life, particularly in Juiz de Fora, leading to a renewed state of emergency in the region.

Feb 28 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cleitinho will run for the government of MG, says president of the Republicans

Senator Cleitinho Azevedo is set to run for the governorship of Minas Gerais as confirmed by the president of the Republicans party, Marcos Pereira.

Feb 28 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ suspends judge suspected of sexual abuse in Minas Gerais

The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has suspended judge Magid Nauef LΓ‘uar, who is under investigation for sexual abuse.

Feb 28 β€’ 00:32 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: CNJ removes judge suspected of sexual abuse; Gilmar Mendes suspends breaking of secrecy for Toffoli's company; storm in Minas hits Cataguases

The National Justice Council dismissed a judge accused of sexual abuse, while Gilmar Mendes suspended confidentiality breaches involving minister Dias Toffoli's family business amidst various incidents including a storm in Minas Gerais.

Feb 28 β€’ 00:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Where is the Public Ministry?', says reader about underutilization of resources in MG

Residents express frustration over the underutilization of resources for landslide prevention in Minas Gerais after heavy rains and significant fatalities.

Feb 28 β€’ 00:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio UbΓ‘ overflows after new storm and causes damage in Minas Gerais

Heavy rains have caused the Rio UbΓ‘ to overflow again, resulting in significant damage to the city of UbΓ‘ in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Feb 28 β€’ 00:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula criticizes the Minas Gerais government for lack of projects to use billion-dollar PAC funding

Brazilian President Lula criticizes Minas Gerais Governor Zema for not presenting projects for PAC funds following devastating floods that killed at least 69 people.

Feb 27 β€’ 22:35 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MG has deadliest rainy season in 20 years after tragedy in Zona da Mata

The current rainy season in Minas Gerais is the deadliest in the last two decades, with 79 registered deaths, primarily in Juiz de Fora and UbΓ‘.

Feb 27 β€’ 21:17 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'D Day' Against Aedes aegypti Mobilizes 54 Municipalities in Northern MG This Saturday (28)

'D Day' is a public initiative aimed at combating the Aedes aegypti mosquito, involving 54 municipalities in Northern Minas Gerais.

Feb 27 β€’ 20:54 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

After four days, firefighters end search in Burnier Park, neighborhood with the highest number of rain-related deaths in Juiz de Fora

Firefighters in Minas Gerais have concluded their search for victims in Burnier Park, the neighborhood hardest hit by recent heavy rains in Juiz de Fora, which resulted in numerous fatalities and displacements.

Feb 27 β€’ 20:46 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula criticizes Zema and says Minas Gerais did not use resources from the New PAC for slope containment and drainage works

President Lula criticized Governor Zema for failing to use allocated funds for disaster prevention in Minas Gerais.

Feb 27 β€’ 20:17 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Photographer arrested suspected of grooming teenagers online for sexual exploitation in MG

A 30-year-old freelance photographer was arrested in Minas Gerais for allegedly grooming teenagers online under the pretext of offering photo sessions, and is linked to the sexual exploitation of 15 identified victims.

Feb 27 β€’ 20:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police investigates the forgery of 16 medical certificates in SΓ£o SebastiΓ£o do ParaΓ­so, MG

The Civil Police of Minas Gerais is investigating the forgery of 16 medical certificates linked to a municipal employee in SΓ£o SebastiΓ£o do ParaΓ­so.

Feb 27 β€’ 18:11 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A woman clung to a light pole for three hours amid a terrible flood

A woman in UbΓ‘, Brazil, clung to a light pole for three hours during severe flooding that engulfed her home.

Feb 27 β€’ 17:26 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues red alert for all of Eastern and Northeastern Minas after storms in the Zona da Mata

The National Institute of Meteorology has issued a red alert for heavy rain, flood risks, and urban disruptions in 167 cities in Eastern and Northeastern Minas Gerais.

Feb 27 β€’ 17:17 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

CNJ removes judge who acquitted 35-year-old man accused of sexual abuse of a minor

The CNJ has removed Judge Magid Nauef LΓ‘uar from the Minas Gerais Court after he acquitted a 35-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl.

Feb 27 β€’ 17:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

See evidence raised by the CNJ to remove a judge from the TJMG who acted in a rape case

The National Justice Council (CNJ) ordered the immediate removal of Judge Magid Nauef LΓ‘uar from the Minas Gerais Court of Justice due to indications of sexual misconduct.

Feb 27 β€’ 17:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government of MG recognizes City of Innovation in PoΓ§os as the 11th technological park

The government of Minas Gerais has officially recognized the City of Innovation in PoΓ§os de Caldas as the state's 11th technological park, aiming to boost local innovation and economic development.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mining sector in MG blocks advances in environmental policy, says mayor of Juiz de Fora

The mayor of Juiz de Fora, Margarida SalomΓ£o, claims that the mining sector hinders progress in environmental policies in Minas Gerais amid recent environmental disasters.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police conducts operation against a judge from TJMG involved in a rape case; he has been removed from office

The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an operation against Judge Magid Nauef LΓ‘uar of the Minas Gerais Court of Justice, resulting in his removal from office following controversies over his previous judgment in a rape case.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:05 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'It was an existential duty' to report the attempted abuse by a judge in MG, says cousin

A cousin of Saulo LΓ‘uar claims reporting a Minas Gerais judge to the CNJ was an 'existential duty' after the judge's controversial decision to acquit a man of sexual abuse charges involving a minor.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zema's administration used less than 5% of the anticipated budget for landslide containment in Minas Gerais

Governor Romeu Zema's administration has spent less than 5% of the planned annual budget for landslide containment projects in Minas Gerais from 2021 to 2024, highlighting significant delays in infrastructure development.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 7 years of attempts, bicudo is born in the wild and will be raised by a 'single mother'

A rare bicudo bird has successfully hatched in the wild in Brazil after nearly a decade of conservation efforts and will be raised by a lone female.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:42 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ipatinga, AimorΓ©s, Resplendor and SabinΓ³polis are among the cities with the most landslide risk areas in MG

A geological survey highlighted significant landslide risks in several municipalities in Minas Gerais, Brazil, particularly affecting over 583,000 residents.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula visits Zona da Mata this Saturday to address protection measures for flood victims

President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva is set to visit the Zona da Mata region in Minas Gerais to discuss flood protection measures with local leaders.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:46 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Dog stranded in river is rescued in MG

A dog was rescued by firefighters after being stranded in the SΓ£o JoΓ£o River in ItaΓΊna, Minas Gerais, due to strong currents and high water levels.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:35 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother of Scheila Carvalho loses churros cart during rains in MG: 'The important thing is her safety', she says

Scheila Carvalho's mother lost her churros cart due to heavy rains in Minas Gerais, emphasizing safety over material loss.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:51 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

The number of people killed by floods in Brazil has exceeded 50

Heavy floods in Brazil's Minas Gerais state have resulted in over 50 fatalities, displacing thousands of residents as rescue efforts face ongoing rainfall and landslide risks.

Feb 27 β€’ 11:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

The number of deaths reaches 64 after rains in the Zona da Mata, in Minas Gerais

The death toll from severe storms in Minas Gerais' Zona da Mata has risen to 64, with ongoing search efforts by firefighters.

Feb 27 β€’ 11:44 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mpox in MG: Formiga registers the first case in the Midwest in 2026

The state health department of Minas Gerais confirmed the first case of mpox in Formiga, affecting a 36-year-old man who recently traveled to Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 27 β€’ 11:19 UTC

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