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National & Local

Selection process with vacancies in PA: Emater opens registrations for positions with salaries of nearly R$ 5 thousand

Emater-Pará has opened registrations for a Simplified Selection Process to fill over 20 temporary positions with varying salaries in Pará, Brazil.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Son of man who shot and killed dog in MG was caught by PM trying to take the animal's body

The son of a man arrested for shooting a family dog in Minas Gerais was also apprehended for tampering with evidence.

Mar 23 • 08:03 UTC
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National & Local

State Government delivers 35th Battalion of the Fire Department in Oriximiná and expands services in the western region

The State Government of Pará inaugurated the 35th Battalion of the Military Fire Department in Oriximiná, enhancing emergency service coverage in the western region.

Mar 22 • 19:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Arrest of man caught shooting his family's dog sparks protests in front of police station in MG

The arrest of a 59-year-old man caught shooting his family's dog in Pará de Minas has sparked public protests and outrage.

Mar 22 • 17:52 UTC
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National & Local

Heavy rains leave 23 cities affected by flooding in Pará and families homeless

At least 23 municipalities in Pará, Brazil, have been affected by flooding due to heavy rains, displacing families and causing material damage across various regions.

Mar 22 • 17:29 UTC
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National & Local

Man dies dragged away after heavy rain in Pará; cities are in emergency

A man died in Pará after being swept away by floodwaters amid severe rainfall that has led to emergency declarations in 23 cities.

Mar 22 • 15:08 UTC
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National & Local

Simple system with clay pots helps farmers bypass droughts in Pará; see how it works

A simple and efficient irrigation system utilizing clay pots is aiding family farmers in southeastern Pará to combat drought-related crop losses.

Mar 22 • 06:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Man arrested after shooting dog in MG

A man has been arrested in Pará de Minas, Brazil, after shooting a dog, which was recorded by a witness.

Mar 21 • 22:32 UTC
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National & Local

Young man is shot dead in a bar in Altamira, Pará

A 19-year-old man was shot dead in a bar in Altamira, Brazil, while another woman was injured in the incident.

Mar 21 • 21:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Emater opens Simplified Selection Process with vacancies for six municipalities in western Pará; registration starts on Monday, 23

Emater-Pará has announced a Simplified Selection Process offering 24 temporary positions in six municipalities of western Pará, with registrations opening on Monday.

Mar 21 • 20:46 UTC
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National & Local

Eight municipalities in Pará face flooding and disruptions after heavy rains; city halls declare a state of emergency

Eight municipalities in Pará, Brazil, are dealing with severe flooding and related disruptions due to heavy rains, prompting local authorities to declare a state of emergency.

Mar 21 • 15:39 UTC
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National & Local

PSOL formalizes Araceli Lemos' pre-candidacy for the government of Pará

The PSOL party has officially announced Araceli Lemos as its pre-candidate for the Governor of Pará in the 2026 elections, aiming to represent social justice and expand rights.

Mar 20 • 23:17 UTC
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National & Local

Farmer dies after tree falls on car during rain in Colares, northeast PA

A farmer named Osvaldo Leite Coutinho was killed when a tree fell on his car during severe rain in Colares, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 23:10 UTC
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National & Local

Alone at home, child injures themselves after accidental shooting with stepfather's gun in northeastern Pará

A child was injured after accidentally shooting themselves with a firearm in Ipixuna do Pará, leading to the arrest of the stepfather for illegal possession of a firearm and negligence.

Mar 20 • 23:05 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman stabbed to death by husband in Redenção, southern Pará

A woman was fatally stabbed by her husband in Redenção, southern Pará, and the incident is being investigated as a feminicide.

Mar 20 • 22:49 UTC
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National & Local

Fire Hits Substation and Leaves Residents Without Power in the Rio Vermelho District of Xinguara

A fire at an electricity substation in the Rio Vermelho district of Xinguara has left local residents without power as teams work to restore service.

Mar 20 • 21:12 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Car intercepted with 30 drug packages on the Alça Viária in Pará

A vehicle was intercepted on the Alça Viária with 30 packages of a substance resembling cocaine during a police operation in Pará, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 19:03 UTC
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Sports

Estonian cyclists began the World Cup stage in Thailand with personal best results

Estonian cyclists achieved personal best results in the World Cup stage in Thailand, with Mari-Liis Juul and Janno Lepik securing sixth place in their respective categories.

Mar 20 • 17:10 UTC
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National & Local

Cocoa Production in Pará Gains Technological Boost Amid Price Drop of Almonds

Cocoa producers in Altamira, Brazil, are exploring technological alternatives to sustain production as almond prices fall significantly below production costs.

Mar 20 • 15:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alepa in focus: stay up to date with the highlights of the legislative power

The article discusses the recent activities of the president of the Legislative Assembly of Pará, Deputy Chicão, focusing on his efforts in infrastructure, housing, and engagement with the productive sector.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
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National & Local

Family Health Unit in Belém is in precarious state and poses risks to patients, MPs point out

The Panorama XXI Family Health Unit in the Mangueirão neighborhood of Belém is operating under inadequate conditions, posing potential risks to patients and staff according to the State Public Ministry of Pará.

Mar 20 • 13:22 UTC
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National & Local

Geophysics students from Ufopa locate sunken vessels in the Tapajós River

Geophysics students from the Federal University of Western Pará discovered two sunken vessels in the Tapajós River during a field activity.

Mar 20 • 12:18 UTC
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National & Local

IFPA receives expressions of interest for positions in Civil Engineering and Agronomy courses

The Federal Institute of Pará is opening an opportunity for candidates who were not accepted in the first selection call to express interest in remaining positions for Civil Engineering and Agronomy courses at the Santarém campus.

Mar 20 • 10:30 UTC
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National & Local

Electoral Justice conducts a weekend service effort

The Electoral Court of Pará will conduct service efforts on weekends to facilitate voter registration ahead of the impending electoral registration deadline.

Mar 20 • 09:01 UTC
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National & Local

MPF appeals to TRF1 to keep action on oil exploration in the Amazon estuary in Pará

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has appealed to the Regional Federal Court to continue judicial proceedings regarding oil exploration in the Amazon estuary in Pará and to annul the environmental license granted to Petrobras.

Mar 19 • 22:49 UTC
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National & Local

Nursing technician dies in accident between ambulance and truck in southern Pará

A nursing technician died and three others were injured in a serious accident involving an ambulance and a truck in southern Pará, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 22:47 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Young woman killed by her partner was with him in a bar moments before the crime, police say

A young woman was murdered by her partner shortly after they left a bar in Pará, Brazil, with prior reports of threats made against him.

Mar 19 • 15:23 UTC
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National & Local

Operation Critical Point carries out warrants and locates three targets in Santarém

The Civil Police in Brazil launched a new phase of the operation 'Critical Point,' executing court orders and focusing on combating organized crime in the state of Pará.

Mar 19 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police carry out second phase of operation investigating million-dollar scam in the construction sector in Pará

The Civil Police of Pará initiated the second phase of 'Operation Concreto Armado', targeting a criminal organization involved in sophisticated scams within the construction sector.

Mar 19 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘Precarious situation’: truck drivers without water and bathroom for days in port in Pará reveal failures in harvest transportation

Truck drivers in Pará, Brazil, have faced dire conditions at the port of Miritituba, lacking basic amenities like water and restrooms while waiting to transport soybeans, highlighting systemic failures in the supply chain.

Mar 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Advisor of the Civil House of Pará is dismissed after being arrested by the Federal Police in operation regarding R$ 500,000 withdrawal in Belém

Michel Silva Ribeiro, advisor to the Civil House of Pará, was dismissed following his arrest by the Federal Police tied to a money laundering investigation.

Mar 19 • 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

Government suspends tolls at five toll plazas on the PA-150; see which stretches are affected

The government of Pará suspended toll charges at five plazas along the PA-150 due to inadequate maintenance by the responsible concessionaire.

Mar 19 • 01:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PL announces the pre-candidacies of Éder Mauro for the Senate and Rogério Barra for the Chamber in Pará

The Liberal Party (PL) has announced the pre-candidatures of Éder Mauro for the Senate and Rogério Barra for the Chamber of Deputies ahead of the 2026 elections in Brazil.

Mar 18 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of attempted rape invades house, assaults woman and is arrested in Eldorado dos Carajás

A man was arrested in Eldorado dos Carajás, Brazil, after allegedly breaking into a woman's home and attempting to rape her.

Mar 18 • 22:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Ministry charges man with zoophilia against 11 dogs in Pará

A man in Pará, Brazil, has been charged with zoophilia after allegedly abusing 11 dogs under his care.

Mar 18 • 21:40 UTC
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National & Local

Oriximiná and Terra Santa are recognized as areas free from the carambola fly

Oriximiná and Terra Santa in Brazil's Pará state have been officially recognized as free from the carambola fly, a significant pest threatening fruit production.

Mar 18 • 21:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Research analyzes the presence of 'slime' on beaches of the Tapajós River and possible health risks

A study at the Federal University of Western Pará investigates cyanobacteria blooms, commonly known as 'slime', at beaches along the Tapajós River in Santarém, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 17:50 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man invades house with occupants inside and steals money and objects unnoticed in Alenquer

A man was caught on security cameras invading a house in Alenquer, Brazil, while the residents were present, stealing money and belongings without being noticed.

Mar 18 • 17:46 UTC
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National & Local

State of emergency declared in Mojuí dos Campos due to heavy rains

The municipality of Mojuí dos Campos in western Pará, Brazil, has declared a state of emergency due to heavy rains that have impacted the area in recent weeks.

Mar 18 • 17:32 UTC
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National & Local

58-Year-Old Man Arrested for Sexual Harassment on Circular Bus at UFPA in Belém

A 58-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment aboard a circular bus at the Federal University of Pará in Belém, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 15:23 UTC
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National & Local

Santa Casa do Pará opens selection process with 116 vacancies; learn how to apply

Santa Casa do Pará is conducting a selection process to fill 116 temporary vacancies across various educational levels, primarily in the health sector.

Mar 18 • 14:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women arrested in federal operation against illegal monitoring of agents used for environmental crimes in Pará

Two women were arrested by the Federal Police in Brazil during an operation aimed at dismantling illegal monitoring practices linked to environmental crimes.

Mar 18 • 13:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cultural Foundation of Pará offers 468 spots in free workshops in Belém

The Cultural Foundation of Pará is offering 468 free spots in artistic initiation and craft workshops in Belém, with registrations open until April 1.

Mar 18 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cities in Pará have emergency situation recognized by the Federal Government after heavy rains

The Federal Government of Brazil has recognized an emergency situation in cities of Pará due to heavy rains, allowing municipalities to request disaster relief resources.

Mar 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How I Collected Environmental DNA from Amazon Mangroves

A project has been initiated in the Amazon's coastal mangrove regions of Pará to collect environmental DNA, focusing on fish community dynamics.

Mar 18 • 13:00 UTC
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National & Local

Mega-Sena: Nine Bets from West Pará Win Prizes; See Winning Numbers

Nine bets from the West of Pará won four numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery, with some players winning significant prizes.

Mar 18 • 12:59 UTC
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National & Local

Alepa approves 6% adjustment for state civil servants of Pará; project caused protests

The Pará State Legislative Assembly approved a 6% salary adjustment for state public servants, leading to protests from some groups demanding higher increases.

Mar 18 • 12:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Decree changes limits of Flota, corrects historical error, and returns land to farmers in Prainha

A new state decree in Brazil rectifies a long-standing delimitation error in the Floresta Estadual do Paru, restoring agricultural land to local farmers in Prainha.

Mar 18 • 12:12 UTC
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National & Local

Internships in Pará: CIEE opens 45 vacancies for high school, technical, and higher education; learn how to register

CIEE has announced the opening of 45 internship positions in Pará for students at various educational levels, including high school, technical, and university.

Mar 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous people free Carajás Railway after six days of blockade in Pará

Indigenous groups in Pará ended a six-day blockade of the Carajás Railway, protesting against pollution caused by Vale, a mining company.

Mar 18 • 00:19 UTC

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