Court in SC denies request from doctor convicted of domestic violence to return to playing football
A doctor convicted of domestic violence in Brazil was denied permission by the Santa Catarina Court to play football while under house arrest.
Police Officer Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Killing Man During Traffic Dispute After Show in São Luís
Military police officer Paulo Maiks Mendes Facuri has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Enildo Penha Mota following a traffic dispute.
Suspect involved in the death of a merchant in 2024 is arrested in Campos
A suspect has been arrested in Campos dos Goytacazes for involvement in the murder of merchant Luciana da Penha Santos Barbosa, marking the second such arrest in the investigation this month.
Police Operation Against Cargo Theft Provokes Intense Confrontation in Morro do Sereno, Penha
A police operation in Morro do Sereno, Penha, resulted in a violent shootout as officers sought to recover a stolen cargo.
Moraes extends deadline for sending images of the mega-operation in Alemão and Penha; RJ has another 20 days
Minister Alexandre de Moraes extends the deadline for the Rio de Janeiro government to submit images from a police operation that resulted in significant casualties.
Man arrested suspected of breaking into house, threatening ex-wife with machete, and throwing brick at daughter in AL
A man was arrested in Brazil for allegedly breaking into his ex-wife's home, threatening her with a machete, and attacking his daughter with a brick.
Armed bate-bolas group arrested on the way to the Complex of Penha
Police in Rio de Janeiro arrested 61 members of an armed group known as 'bate-bolas' on their way to the Complex of Penha.
Police mobilizes Maria da Penha Patrol to operate during Carnival
The Maria da Penha Patrol is actively participating in Brazil's Carnival to promote women's safety and provide guidance on actions in cases of violence.
Man who shot his ex and was not allowed to approach her is arrested for threatening her with death in Manga
A man previously barred from approaching his ex-wife due to past threats was arrested after threatening her life again in Manga, Brazil.
Man suspected of assaulting a woman inside a car is arrested in Volta Redonda
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Volta Redonda, Brazil, for allegedly assaulting a 32-year-old woman inside a car, with police intervening after receiving reports from residents.
Men are killed in attempted robbery against off-duty police officer on Avenida Brasil, in Penha
Two men were shot dead in Rio de Janeiro after they attempted to rob an off-duty police officer.
Man is caught in the act after breaking down door and assaulting ex-partner in the interior of SP
A man was arrested in Garça, SP, after breaking into his ex-partner's home and assaulting her while under the influence of alcohol.
Court acquits businessman arrested for assaulting his wife with a billiard cue after the victim withdraws the complaint in MT
A businessman in Brazil was acquitted of domestic violence charges after the victim chose not to pursue the case against him.
Among the smallest in the country, a beach in SC can be fully explored in just 26 steps; VIDEO
In Penha, Santa Catarina, a beach known as Praia da Paciência can be traversed in just 26 steps, making it one of the smallest accessible beaches in Brazil.