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National & Local

Writer from Nova Iguaçu is a semifinalist for international fiction award

Brazilian writer Ana Paula Maia has been announced as a semifinalist for the prestigious International Booker Prize for her novel 'On Earth as It is Beneath'.

Feb 24 • 19:20 UTC
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National & Local

Resident of Nova Iguaçu has home destroyed by landslide during heavy rains: 'You see your dream going down the drain'

A resident of Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, lost her home and belongings due to a landslide triggered by heavy rains, highlighting the devastating impact of extreme weather on vulnerable communities.

Feb 22 • 16:59 UTC
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National & Local

Corridors of Nova Iguaçu General Hospital Flooded After Rainwater Gallery Overflowed

Corridors of the Nova Iguaçu General Hospital were flooded due to heavy rainfall, although patient care was not impacted.

Feb 22 • 12:19 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEOS: MG1 Saturday, February 21, 2026

Heavy rainfall affected Rio, with Nova Iguaçu recording 94 mm in one hour, while two cyclists were killed by a hit-and-run driver in RS, and a judge's remarks in a sexual assault case sparked criticism.

Feb 21 • 22:59 UTC
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National & Local

Heavy rain hits Rio de Janeiro; Nova Iguaçu records 89 mm in 1 hour and is on maximum alert

Heavy rainfall in Rio de Janeiro caused flooding and significant disruptions in various areas, particularly in Nova Iguaçu where 89 mm of rain fell in just one hour.

Feb 21 • 21:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Bodies of 3 suspects in the death of an 8-year-old girl found in Nova Iguaçu (RJ)

The bodies of three suspects involved in the death of an 8-year-old girl in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, were discovered by the police amid an ongoing investigation of the case.

Feb 18 • 18:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Four men are found dead in Nova Iguaçu

Four men were found dead in the center of Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Feb 18 • 11:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police identifies and requests the arrest of suspects in the murder of a girl in Nova Iguaçu

The Brazilian Civil Police have identified and requested the arrest of three suspects in the murder of 8-year-old Valentina Santos, who was shot in the head during a robbery attempt in Nova Iguaçu.

Feb 16 • 16:14 UTC
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Crime & Justice

8-Year-Old Girl Shot in the Head During Robbery Attempt in Nova Iguaçu, RJ Dies

Valentina Santos, an 8-year-old girl shot in the head during a robbery attempt in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, has died from her injuries.

Feb 15 • 12:52 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Relatives of girl shot in the head in Nova Iguaçu protest demanding justice: 'It's revolting,' says uncle

The family of Valentina da Costa Eraclito dos Santos, an 8-year-old girl shot in the head, protested in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, demanding justice for her case.

Feb 13 • 10:12 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Video shows father's despair as he exits the car after his daughter is shot in an attempted robbery in RJ

A father is seen in distress after his 8-year-old daughter is shot during a botched robbery in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil.

Feb 12 • 19:58 UTC
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National & Local

8-year-old girl shot in attempted robbery in RJ

An 8-year-old girl was shot in the head during an attempted robbery in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, and is currently in critical condition.

Feb 12 • 14:48 UTC
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National & Local

8-year-old girl shot in the head during robbery attempt in Nova Iguaçu dies

An 8-year-old girl who was shot in the head during a robbery attempt in Nova Iguaçu has died after being hospitalized for her injuries.

Feb 12 • 12:48 UTC
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National & Local

8-year-old girl shot in attempted robbery in Nova Iguaçu

An 8-year-old girl was shot in the head during an attempted robbery in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, and is in critical condition.

Feb 12 • 11:03 UTC
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National & Local

Rio experiences heavy rain in several areas of Greater Rio

Heavy rains affected various regions of Greater Rio, particularly the West Zone of the capital, on Wednesday night.

Feb 11 • 23:05 UTC
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National & Local

RJ inaugurates institute dedicated to cancer treatment; state has 100 new confirmed cases per day

The state of Rio de Janeiro has inaugurated the State Institute of Oncology of Baixada Fluminense amid nearly 100 new cancer diagnoses daily.

Feb 11 • 15:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Five men and one woman killed in shooting attack in RJ

A shooting attack in a bar in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, resulted in the deaths of five men and one woman, with the incident under police investigation.

Feb 9 • 20:13 UTC
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National & Local

Know who are the dead in the bar attack in Nova Iguaçu, RJ

A shooting attack in a bar in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including the son of a local newspaper owner and a businessman believed to be the target of the assault.

Feb 9 • 18:27 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police investigate whether militia war motivated bar attack that left six dead in Nova Iguaçu, RJ

Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent bar shooting, which left six people dead in Nova Iguaçu, is linked to ongoing militia conflicts in the region.

Feb 9 • 17:31 UTC
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National & Local

Cedae begins to compensate residents for damage after water supply pipe rupture in Guandu

Cedae starts compensating residents affected by a large pipe rupture at the Guandu Water Treatment Station in Nova Iguaçu.

Feb 9 • 11:45 UTC
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National & Local

Five men shot dead in a bar in Nova Iguaçu, in Baixada Fluminense

Five men were shot dead in a bar in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, in an incident that occurred on Sunday night.

Feb 9 • 08:36 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: camera captures the moment of pipeline burst at Guandu; 10 million may go without water

A recent pipeline burst at the Guandu Water Treatment Station in Nova Iguaçu affects water supply for 10 million residents in the Greater Rio area.

Feb 7 • 15:53 UTC
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National & Local

Cedae reduces water production again, affecting supply in the capital and Baixada Fluminense

Cedae's water production has been reduced due to a new leak, causing supply issues in capital Rio de Janeiro and surrounding areas.

Feb 7 • 14:22 UTC
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National & Local

Cedae completes repair on Guandu pipeline and begins gradual resumption of the system

Cedae has completed emergency repairs on a ruptured pipeline at the Guandu Water Treatment Station and has begun the gradual resumption of the water supply system.

Feb 6 • 21:32 UTC
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National & Local

Breakage of water main floods streets and destroys houses in Baixada Fluminense

A break in a water main in Nova Iguaçu led to flooding and the destruction of homes, displacing families in the area.

Feb 5 • 23:09 UTC
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National & Local

Pipeline rupture interrupts water supply in 7 cities of Baixada

Seven cities in the Baixada Fluminense region are facing water supply interruptions due to a pipeline rupture at the Guandu Water Treatment Station in Nova Iguaçu.

Feb 5 • 21:43 UTC
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National & Local

Pipeline break at ETA Guandu floods streets and affects houses in Nova Iguaçu; VIDEO

A pipeline rupture caused flooding and destruction in Nova Iguaçu, affecting homes and businesses, with water sweeping away passing cars.

Feb 5 • 17:03 UTC

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