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'.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.