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National & Local

Notes on drug trafficking in cities of Northern MG seized along with drugs in Montes Claros

Police in Montes Claros, Brazil, seized drugs and notes related to trafficking during a raid, leading to the arrest of a suspect.

Mar 2 β€’ 20:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Porteirinha (MG) evacuates residents from homes after risk of water catchment dam rupture

The city of Porteirinha in northern Minas Gerais declared a state of emergency due to the risk of rupture of a water catchment dam, leading to the evacuation of over 100 residents.

Mar 2 β€’ 20:35 UTC
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National & Local

Itinerant Public Ministry serves riverside communities in Northern MG

The Itinerant Public Ministry of Minas Gerais will provide services to riverside communities along the SΓ£o Francisco River from March 2 to 13.

Mar 2 β€’ 17:24 UTC
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National & Local

INMET issues red alert for 'accumulated rain' for 26 cities in Northern and Northwestern MG

INMET has issued a red alert for extreme rainfall accumulation affecting 26 cities in Northern and Northwestern Minas Gerais.

Mar 1 β€’ 20:50 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
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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
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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
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National & Local

Operation against poaching results in seven arrests and 19 weapons seized in Northern Minas

A police operation in Northern Minas resulted in the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of 19 firearms as part of an effort to combat poaching.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:14 UTC
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National & Local

Environmental Police seizes eight guns during operation against illegal hunting in Northern Minas

The Environmental Police in Brazil seized eight firearms during an operation aimed at combating illegal hunting in Northern Minas Gerais, resulting in one arrest.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:25 UTC
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National & Local

Stolen trucks in Belo Horizonte seized on highways in Northern Minas

Two cloned, stolen trucks from Belo Horizonte were seized during a Military Police operation in Northern Minas.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:33 UTC
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National & Local

Video shows location used to hide weapons used in illegal hunting in Northern MG

A video reveals a site in Bonito de Minas, Brazil, where environmental police seized weapons during an operation against illegal hunting, leading to the arrest of three men.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:22 UTC
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National & Local

Operation by PF combats clandestine radio transmission in Northern Minas

The Federal Police launched Operation Alternative Tuning to tackle illegal radio broadcasting in Ninheira, Northern Minas, resulting in a search warrant execution and the arrest of a repeat offender.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:48 UTC
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National & Local

INMET issues red alert of 'great danger' for 12 cities in Northern MG

The National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in 12 cities in Northern Minas Gerais, Brazil, warning of significant risks to life and property starting from today until Sunday midnight.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:05 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Rental car registered as embezzled in SP seized in Northern MG

A rental car reported as embezzled in Campinas, SP was seized by police in Northern Minas Gerais while being driven without proper documentation.

Feb 19 β€’ 20:00 UTC
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National & Local

Last day of carnival in Northern Minas features shows and street blocks

The last day of carnival in Northern Minas promises lively shows and street block festivities across the region.

Feb 17 β€’ 10:58 UTC
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National & Local

See the carnival programming in cities of Northern Minas

Carnival festivities in Northern Minas include various shows and events across municipalities, with a full schedule of activities planned.

Feb 13 β€’ 11:01 UTC
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National & Local

Earthquake of magnitude 3 recorded in Northern Minas Gerais

A magnitude 3 earthquake was recorded in Northern Minas Gerais, Brazil, on Wednesday morning.

Feb 11 β€’ 19:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police operation targets crimes of counterfeiting and drug trafficking in Northern Minas

The Federal Police conducted operation targeting counterfeit currency and drug trafficking in BrasΓ­lia de Minas, resulting in the execution of search and seizure warrants against two suspects.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:04 UTC
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National & Local

Man loses part of leg in tractor accident in North Minas

A 60-year-old man had part of his right leg amputated following a tractor accident on a farm in rural Berizal, Northern Minas Gerais.

Feb 8 β€’ 17:43 UTC
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National & Local

Northern MG was hit by 571,000 lightning strikes in 2025; see what precautions to take in these cases

A report from the Companhia EnergΓ©tica de Minas Gerais revealed that over 571,000 lightning strikes were recorded in Northern Minas Gerais in 2025, highlighting precautions consumers can take to prevent accidents.

Feb 6 β€’ 21:25 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Video shows ring removal stuck on finger after man gets off truck in MG

A video released by the Fire Department shows firefighters assisting a man in JanuΓ‘ria, Northern Minas Gerais, to remove a ring that was stuck on his finger after he got off his truck to make a delivery.

Feb 5 β€’ 19:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Fugitive sentenced to 24 years for rape in Northern Minas is arrested in GoiΓ‘s

A fugitive wanted for vulnerable rape has been arrested in a joint operation by the civil police of Minas Gerais and GoiΓ‘s in Porangatu, GoiΓ‘s.

Feb 4 β€’ 13:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Criminal group from Bahia located in Northern Minas with pistols, ammunition, and drugs

A criminal group from Bahia was found by the Military Police in Salinas, Northern Minas, leading to the arrest of three women and two men during an operation.

Feb 4 β€’ 10:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested in the act after being filmed beating a dog in his backyard in Pirapora; VIDEO

A 54-year-old man was arrested for animal cruelty after being filmed beating a dog in his backyard in Pirapora, Northern Minas, following a tip-off to the police.

Feb 2 β€’ 12:59 UTC

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