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Uespi's selection process offers vacancies for on-site tutors with a monthly scholarship of R$ 1,100; see courses

The University of Piauí has announced a selection process for on-site tutors, offering a monthly scholarship of R$ 1,100 to assist students in distance-learning courses.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
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National & Local

24-year-old dies in motorcycle accident in the interior of Piauí

A 24-year-old named Jailson Jhonatas de Souza Silva tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Piauí, Brazil.

Mar 22 • 21:22 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Car at high speed invades roundabout and knocks down monument in Piauí

A speeding car invaded a roundabout in Floriano, Piauí, knocking over a monument without causing any injuries.

Mar 22 • 20:10 UTC
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National & Local

More than 30,000 take the Seduc-PI teacher exam for the state network this Sunday (22)

Over 30,000 candidates are set to take the teacher exam conducted by the Piauí State Department of Education.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet issues two alerts for heavy rains in Piauí; there is a risk of strong winds and flooding

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued two alerts for heavy rains in Piauí, Brazil, warning of potential risks such as strong winds and flooding.

Mar 22 • 15:45 UTC
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National & Local

World Water Day: Report points out that lack of environmental policies hinders river recovery in Piauí

A report by the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation highlights the stagnation of river water quality in Piauí, Brazil, due to insufficient environmental policies.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspects of breaking into and stealing objects from cars at a rodeo are arrested in Northern Piauí

Three men were arrested in Piauí for allegedly breaking into cars during a rodeo event in Fortaleza, Ceará.

Mar 21 • 18:16 UTC
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National & Local

Farmer builds 'airport' with Styrofoam planes in his backyard in PI: 'my dream is to be an airplane mechanic'

A 54-year-old farmer has created a makeshift airport in his backyard in Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Piauí, featuring Styrofoam planes, inspired by his dream of being an aircraft mechanic.

Mar 21 • 17:38 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Server found unconscious inside the General Police Station and police investigate crime in PI; contractor arrested

A server was found unconscious inside the General Police Station in Teresina, leading to an investigation by the Civil Police of Piauí and the arrest of a contractor.

Mar 21 • 16:52 UTC
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National & Local

Next edition of Assembly in Action is already defined; project may expand to the interior of PI

The next installment of the 'Assembly in Action' project will take place in Teresina, with plans for expansion into the interior of the state.

Mar 21 • 15:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman found dead with signs of violence on the sidewalk of her home in Piauí; police search for suspect

A 30-year-old woman was discovered dead outside her home in Piauí, and police are currently searching for a suspect identified as Jonas Oliveira de Sousa.

Mar 21 • 14:07 UTC
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National & Local

Vehicle Fires: Firefighters Warn of Risks After 10 Cases in Piauí in 2026; See How to Prevent Them

Firefighters in Piauí have reported a concerning increase in vehicle fires, with ten incidents recorded by March 20, 2026, prompting warnings and safety guidance for motorists.

Mar 21 • 11:53 UTC
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National & Local

Assembly in Action: South Zone of Teresina receives morning of free services this Saturday (21)

The third edition of the 'Assembly in Action' project will take place on Saturday (21) in the South Zone of Teresina, offering over 80 free services to the community.

Mar 21 • 09:00 UTC
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National & Local

Seduc-PI Exam: Over 30,000 Candidates Set to Take Tests in 18 Municipalities on Sunday (22)

Over 30,000 candidates are prepared to take public exams for teaching positions in the Piauí state education department this Sunday in 18 municipalities.

Mar 20 • 23:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Body of resident shot during operation in Morro dos Prazeres is mourned in RJ and will be buried in Piauí

Leandro Silva Souza, a resident shot during a police operation in Morro dos Prazeres, is mourned in Rio de Janeiro before being buried in his hometown of Piauí.

Mar 20 • 22:34 UTC
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National & Local

Delivery man finds house with number in the shape of a square root and video goes viral in Piauí

A delivery man in Piauí went viral on social media after discovering a house marked with the square root of 841, which corresponds to the missing house number 29.

Mar 20 • 22:33 UTC
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National & Local

79-year-old woman dies after being hit by a motorcycle in PI; police try to identify the driver

A 79-year-old woman named Isabel Oliveira was killed after being struck by a motorcycle in Bom Jesus, Piauí, and the local police are investigating the incident to identify the driver.

Mar 20 • 21:11 UTC
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National & Local

Military Police Uniform of Piauí Changes After About 20 Years; See New Model

The military police of Piauí, Brazil, have introduced a new uniform for their officers for the first time in nearly two decades, featuring a new dark blue color and updated identification elements.

Mar 20 • 20:27 UTC
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National & Local

What is known about the disappearance of a businessman from Piauí in Maranhão

A businessman from Piauí, Macílio Salles Brito, has been missing for a week following a suspected robbery in Maranhão.

Mar 20 • 18:37 UTC
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National & Local

More than 200 professionals are called to work in the state network of Piauí

The state of Piauí has called 218 professionals to enhance the teaching and administrative staff in public schools as part of an initiative to strengthen integrated full-time high school and technical education.

Mar 20 • 17:19 UTC
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National & Local

Assembly in Action will feature musical attractions this Saturday (20) in the South Zone of Teresina; check the program

The third edition of the project Assembly in Action will take place on Saturday in Teresina's South Zone, featuring various social services and musical performances.

Mar 20 • 14:46 UTC
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Crime & Justice

13-year-old teenager beaten with sticks in street in the interior of Piauí; suspect apprehended

A 13-year-old teenager was assaulted in Oeiras, Piauí, with sticks by three men, with police apprehending one suspect later on.

Mar 20 • 13:14 UTC
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National & Local

Video: School bus gets stuck and nearly tips over trying to cross a flooded passage in the interior of PI

A school bus nearly tipped over after getting stuck in a hole while attempting to cross a flooded passage in rural José de Freitas, Piauí, Brazil, with no students onboard at the time of the incident.

Mar 20 • 12:43 UTC
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National & Local

Mega-Sena: 2 bets hit the quina in Piauí and win over R$ 30 thousand; see amounts

Two bets in Piauí correctly predicted five numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery, winning over R$ 30,000 each.

Mar 20 • 12:13 UTC
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National & Local

59-year-old truck driver dies after accident with fuel truck in Southern Piauí

A 59-year-old truck driver died after a collision with a fuel truck in Southern Piauí, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 10:53 UTC
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National & Local

Professor from Piauí goes viral with ‘world gossip’ meme in high school class in SC

A geography teacher in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state became an internet sensation after participating in a fun video with his high school students that humorously updates viewers on 'world gossip.'

Mar 19 • 23:37 UTC
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National & Local

Body of a resident from Piauí killed in operation in Rio de Janeiro will be buried in PI; family asks for help with transportation

The body of Leandro Silva Sousa, a 30-year-old man from Piauí who was killed during a police operation in Rio de Janeiro, will be transported back to his hometown for burial, with his family seeking assistance for the costs.

Mar 19 • 22:03 UTC
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National & Local

Maternity appeals for donations of human milk after stock depletion in PI; 32 babies in ICU depend on the food

A maternity in Piauí, Brazil, is urgently seeking human milk donations to support 32 premature or breastfeeding-challenged infants in intensive care units due to critically low stock levels.

Mar 19 • 19:58 UTC
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National & Local

Students, third-party worker and teachers report man for harassment inside UFPI

Students and staff at the Federal University of Piauí allege harassment and violence during a university event, leading to police involvement.

Mar 19 • 19:21 UTC
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National & Local

Piauí will receive 41 rain gauge stations to strengthen rainfall monitoring

Piauí is set to install 41 new rain gauge stations across 16 municipalities to improve weather monitoring and disaster prevention efforts.

Mar 19 • 18:23 UTC
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National & Local

Government announces 200 daycare kits by the end of the year, benefiting 10,000 children in PI

The Brazilian government is delivering daycare kits to aid early childhood education in Piauí, aiming to support 10,000 children.

Mar 19 • 18:19 UTC
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National & Local

São José: cave that became a place of devotion after a farmer's promise asking for rain during the drought attracts worshippers in PI

The Gruta de São José in Pio IX, Brazil, has emerged as a significant religious site after a local farmer's vow during a drought drew hundreds of worshippers.

Mar 19 • 15:55 UTC
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National & Local

Complaint about precarious structure of Samu in Luís Correia leads MP to demand urgent adjustments

The public prosecutor's office in Piauí has recommended urgent improvements to the emergency medical service in the municipality of Luís Correia due to its poor conditions.

Mar 19 • 15:54 UTC
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National & Local

Weapons, rooster, and cages seized in operation with 56 warrants against drug trafficking in Piauí

An extensive operation against drug trafficking in Piauí resulted in the seizure of weapons and other items, along with the execution of 56 search warrants.

Mar 19 • 10:30 UTC
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National & Local

Free fair discusses sustainable tourism and AI in the sector in Teresina; see schedule

The Piauí Tourism Fair (Fetur) focuses on sustainable tourism and the role of artificial intelligence in the sector, held from October 19 to 20 in Teresina.

Mar 19 • 10:06 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Stepfather arrested suspected of stabbing stepson in the chest in the interior of PI

A 45-year-old stepfather was arrested for allegedly stabbing his 35-year-old stepson in Jacobina do Piauí, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 21:08 UTC
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Crime & Justice

App motorcyclist dies after falling from bridge between Teresina and Timon (MA); woman was injured

A motorcyclist who worked for a ride-sharing service died after falling from a bridge in Brazil following a collision with a car.

Mar 18 • 19:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Cowboys find human skeleton in forested area in PI; police investigate if it's a missing person

A human skeleton has been found in a rural area of Castelo do Piauí, and police are investigating if it belongs to a man who went missing in October 2025.

Mar 18 • 19:21 UTC
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National & Local

Seid brings services for people with disabilities to four municipalities in Piauí

The Piauí government is launching the 'Inclusão Itinerante' project to provide essential services for individuals with disabilities in several municipalities.

Mar 18 • 18:40 UTC
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National & Local

Piauí Government invests R$ 23 million in weapons and uniforms for police officers

The Piauí government in Brazil is investing over R$ 23 million in new weapons and uniforms for the police as part of a safety enhancement initiative.

Mar 18 • 18:33 UTC
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National & Local

Piauí government begins asphalt paving of over 29,000 m² in Piripiri

The Piauí government has started asphalt paving work on a key avenue in Piripiri, aimed at improving urban mobility and benefiting several neighborhoods.

Mar 18 • 18:30 UTC
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National & Local

More than 68,000 families in Piauí will receive R$ 80 million from the Safeguard Guarantee

The Brazilian federal government will distribute R$ 80 million to over 68,000 families in Piauí as part of the Safeguard Guarantee program aimed at supporting farmers affected by adverse weather conditions.

Mar 18 • 18:08 UTC
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National & Local

Government of PI authorizes 3rd phase of urbanization of the Pedra do Sal waterfront in Parnaíba

The government of Piauí has authorized the third phase of the urbanization project for the Pedra do Sal waterfront in Parnaíba, with an investment of R$ 8.3 million.

Mar 18 • 18:05 UTC
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National & Local

Assembly in Action: 3rd edition brings over 80 free services to the South Zone of Teresina this Saturday (21)

The third edition of the 'Assembly in Action' project will offer over 80 free social services to residents of the South Zone of Teresina this Saturday.

Mar 18 • 15:14 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Son suspected of assaulting and choking his own mother is arrested in Piauí

A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and choking his mother in São Miguel do Fidalgo, Piauí, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 14:24 UTC
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National & Local

Brothers aged 20 and 23 die in accident after motorcycle hits truck on PI-415

Two brothers tragically lost their lives in a motorcycle accident involving a truck on the PI-415 in southern Piauí.

Mar 18 • 12:58 UTC
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National & Local

Court to rule on appeal of Sergeant Mota convicted for stealing perfume this Wednesday (18)

The Piauí State Court is set to hear an appeal from ex-sergeant Avelar dos Reis Mota, who was sentenced to over four years in prison for stealing a perfume.

Mar 18 • 12:34 UTC
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National & Local

Mega-Sena: 18 bets win prize in Piauí; see amounts

Eighteen bets placed in Piauí won prizes in the Mega-Sena lottery, with one bet hitting the jackpot.

Mar 18 • 11:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspects of participating in 'crime court' are arrested in operation in PI; 10 kg of drugs seized

Three suspects associated with organized crime and involved in a 'crime court' in Piauí were arrested, with 10 kg of drugs confiscated during the operation.

Mar 18 • 09:33 UTC
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National & Local

Progressives deputies from Piauí paid Ciro Nogueira's credit card bills, says COAF

Deputies Átila Lira and Júlio Arcoverde paid credit card bills for Senator Ciro Nogueira, revealing potential ties to organized crime through financial transactions.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC

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