Man arrested for maintaining cockfighting in MT; 14 injured animals rescued
A man was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for running an illegal cockfighting operation where 14 injured birds were rescued.
VIDEO shows skewered meat cart being delivered after repairs from an accident and is hit for the 2nd time in the same place in MT
A street vendor in Brazil experiences a second accident with his skewered meat cart shortly after repairs from a previous incident.
Cuiabá registers the highest rainfall volume in recent years; capital and MT remain under orange alert
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.
MPF denies agreement with garimpeiro for continuing to explore minerals in the Sararé Indigenous Land (MT)
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.
VIDEO: app motorcyclist and passenger 'fly' after being hit by a car in Várzea Grande (MT)
An app-based motorcyclist and a passenger were injured after being struck by a car in Várzea Grande, Brazil.
Doctor arrested in operation against drug trafficking in MT and three other states
A 38-year-old doctor was arrested in Brazil as part of a large drug trafficking and money laundering operation involving multiple states.
Woman is rescued after app motorcyclist suspects imprisonment and calls police in Várzea Grande (MT)
A 49-year-old woman was rescued from domestic imprisonment in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after an app motorcyclist alerted the authorities to her situation.
Municipality sentenced for relocating son's grave without notifying family and exposing decomposing body in MT
A municipality in Brazil has been ordered to pay compensation after relocating a grave without family consent and exposing the remains.
Motorcycle rider dies after suffering an accident on a trail in Nova Santa Helena (MT)
A 28-year-old enduro rider, João Murilo Carrara Zaneti, has died following a motorcycle accident in Nova Santa Helena, Brazil, while returning home after clearing a trail.
After the storm, man rides jet ski in flooded streets in MT
A man in Cáceres, Brazil, gained attention for riding a jet ski through flooded streets following heavy rainfall that caused significant flooding in the city.
Three people are arrested suspected of selling weapons and sending cell phones to prisons in MT
Three individuals were arrested in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande for allegedly selling firearms and smuggling cell phones into prisons during Operation Tartufo.
Six people are arrested in operation for the murder of a man who 'betrayed' a faction leader in MT
Six individuals were arrested in Brazil during an operation targeting members of a criminal faction implicated in a triple-qualified homicide and concealment of a corpse.
'Agriculture Banana': children play with tires in the mud of a farm in MT and the video goes viral
A rural producer in Brazil crafted a playful activity for children using old tires, which was filmed and went viral with over 23 million views.
Worker suffers electric shock after trying to unscrew truck wiring with a broom in MT
A 26-year-old worker in Cuiabá, Brazil, suffered an electric shock while trying to unscrew wiring from a truck using a broom handle, leading to serious injuries.
VIDEO: runaway truck invades cemetery and destroys graves in MT
A runaway truck crashed into a cemetery in Peixoto de Azevedo, Brazil, destroying graves but leaving no injuries reported.
Public server arrested suspected of participating in homicide and lying by accusing a raped inmate at the police station in MT
Rodrigo Nascimento Castro, a public server in Brazil, was arrested for his alleged involvement in a homicide and for falsely accusing a raped inmate during investigations.
Farmers moved more than R$ 26 million selling fuel for mining in Sararé (MT), says Federal Police
Farmers in Brazil have reportedly generated over R$ 26 million through the illegal sale of fuel to support mining activities on indigenous land, leading to arrests and a federal investigation.
VIDEO: three motorcycle accidents recorded in less than a week on the same street in Várzea Grande (MT)
Three motorcycle accidents occurred within a week on the same street in Várzea Grande, Brazil, attributed to a pothole concealed by rainwater.
STJ concludes process that condemns Carlinhos Maia for joke about bone malformation of resident of MT
Brazil's Superior Court of Justice has finalized a ruling that requires influencer Carlinhos Maia to pay R$ 200,000 for moral damages due to a joke he made about a resident's bone malformation.
Illegal mining closed in deforested area in the interior of MT
The Brazilian police shut down an illegal mining operation in Colniza, MT, and confiscated mining equipment during their operation.
86-year-old driver dies after crashing pickup truck into truck on MT highway
An 86-year-old driver died following a collision between his pickup truck and a semi-truck on the MT-320 highway in Colíder, Brazil.
Group suspected of diverting R$ 140 million in grains targets operation in MT and four other states
An operation targeting a group suspected of diverting R$ 140 million in grains has been carried out across multiple Brazilian states.
Arrested after giving birth for killing 2 boyfriends gets house arrest to care for newborn in MT
Silvana Ferreira da Silva, imprisoned after killing two of her boyfriends, has been granted house arrest to care for her newborn following a custody hearing in Várzea Grande, MT.
'False intermediaries' are targets of operation against virtual scams of up to R$ 9 million in MT and MG
A police operation targeting a group suspected of engaging in virtual scams is underway in Brazil, with around R$ 9 million linked to fraudulent activities.
Justice removes 14 police officers and orders exhumation of inmate who died after inhaling pepper spray in MT
A judge in Mato Grosso has suspended 14 prison officers implicated in the alleged torture of inmates and ordered the exhumation of an inmate who died after inhaling pepper spray.
MT issues orange alert for storms until the end of February; understand how to protect yourself
The National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil has issued an orange alert for intense rains in the state of Mato Grosso until the end of February due to the possibility of severe storms.
Largest cave in MT becomes part of the 10th tourist region with formal governance
The largest cave in Mato Grosso is now part of a formally governed tourist region, aimed at boosting local tourism and economic growth.
Woman convicted of killing two boyfriends is arrested after giving birth in a hospital in MT
A 34-year-old woman was arrested shortly after giving birth in a hospital in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for the murders of two boyfriends between 2019 and 2024.
VIDEO shows Federal Police arriving at a farm that stored fuel to supply illegal mining in Sararé (MT)
Federal Police in Brazil have raided a farm suspected of storing fuel for illegal mining operations in the Amazon region.
It will take decades for this pine plantation to recover from fire
The devastating Walwa-Mt Lawson fire has resulted in significant destruction in Victoria's Upper Murray region, particularly wiping out 11,000 hectares of pine plantation.
Court orders correction of irregularities in 7 prisons in MT with fines of up to R$ 100,000 per day
A Brazilian court has ordered the state government to take immediate action to address serious structural issues and allegations of mistreatment in seven prisons, threatening daily fines for non-compliance.
Councilman Substitute Reports Mayor's Brother-in-Law After Being Assaulted in Front of the Chamber in MT; Video
A city council substitute in Brazil filed a police report after being assaulted in front of the Chamber in Nova Mutum, with the assailant being the brother-in-law of the local mayor.
Catholic Church announces envoy from Pope Leo XIV for beatification of priest murdered in MT
The Catholic Church has announced that Pope Leo XIV has approved the beatification ceremony for Italian priest Nazareno Lanciotti, who was murdered in Brazil in 2001.
Three suspects of supplying illegal mining in the Sararé Indigenous Land are targets of a PF operation in MT
Two suspects have been arrested in an operation targeting illegal fuel sales for mining in Brazil's Sararé Indigenous Land.
Campaign to vaccinate over 23,000 healthcare professionals against dengue in MT
A vaccination campaign against dengue for over 23,000 healthcare professionals has started in Mato Grosso, Brazil, as part of a national initiative.
Large boa constrictor rescued from sewage system in MT
A large boa constrictor was rescued from a sewage treatment station in Primavera do Leste, Brazil, by firefighters who advised the public to seek professional help in such situations.
Two teenagers and men suspected of being part of a gang are killed by the police during a confrontation in MT
During a police confrontation in Cáceres, Brazil, two teenagers and two suspected gang members were killed after an armed encounter with Military Police.
Young man drinks and flips a pickup truck with three other passengers on MT-100
A young driver was arrested after flipping a pickup truck with three passengers in Brazil, leaving one passenger in serious condition due to suspected brain trauma.
Pregnant woman, three months along, attacked by 8 gang members during gathering in MT
A 23-year-old pregnant woman was attacked by eight individuals associated with a criminal faction during a gathering in Tapurah, Brazil.
Carts with soy from MT are stuck in a 25 km queue on the way to the Port of Miritituba
A 25 km queue of trucks carrying soybeans from Mato Grosso is causing significant delays en route to the Port of Miritituba, with complaints about logistical issues and suggestions for better grain storage strategies.
After heavy rainfall, over 100 neighborhoods in Cuiabá (MT) undergo water network maintenance
Heavy rain in Cuiabá has caused disruptions to the water supply across over 120 neighborhoods, leading to temporary outages as the water treatment facility works on repairs.
19th Congress of Sintep-MT discusses challenges in education in Cuiabá
The 19th Congress of the Sindicate of Public Education Workers in Mato Grosso focuses on educational challenges and the future direction of public education in the state.
Youth found shot dead after being kidnapped on the street in MT
An 18-year-old young man, Michel Alves da Silva São Bernardo, was found dead from gunshot wounds in Cáceres, Brazil, after being forcibly abducted.
Duplication of the ring road in MT enters bidding process worth R$ 75.2 million
The duplication of a 16-kilometer section of the Conrado Salles de Brito Ring Road in Rondonópolis has entered a bidding process with an estimated investment of R$ 75.2 million.
Motorcyclist dies and young man is injured after collision between motorcycles in Nova Mutum (MT)
A motorcyclist named Saulo dos Reis died following a traffic accident in Nova Mutum, Brazil, while a young man was seriously injured.
Operation against faction arrests 4 suspects for drug trafficking in MT
Four men suspected of drug trafficking were arrested during Operation Core Drop carried out by the Civil Police in Barra do Garças, Brazil.
MT: Huge damages to brand new cars in Hanko – The culprit might not be obvious
In Hanko, Finland, new cars suffered significant damages from otters, leading to repair costs estimated at around 200,000 euros.
MT: Expensive Damage to New Cars in Hanko – One Wouldn’t Immediately Guess the Culprit
Several new cars in Hanko, Finland, suffered significant damage from otters, resulting in an estimated cost of €200,000.
Section in Serra de São Vicente (MT) will be closed for rock blasting; see times
A section of Serra de São Vicente in Brazil will be closed for two hours on Monday for rock blasting as part of road maintenance work.
Colíder Hydroelectric Plant (MT) Moves from 'Alert' State to 'Attention' After Actions to Address Failures
The Colíder Hydroelectric Plant in Brazil has escalated its status from 'alert' to 'attention' as it prepares to refill its reservoir following structural safety concerns.