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Two men die after drowning at beach in SP coast

Two men drowned at Praia Grande in São Paulo, despite rescue attempts made by lifesaving crews.

Mar 22 • 22:11 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Bathers find human body parts on a beach in Fortaleza

Human body parts were discovered on the beach at Praia da Leste-Oeste in Fortaleza, Brazil, prompting an investigation by the Civil Police.

Mar 22 • 16:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspect of hitting ex-wife on the head in seaside SP is at large

Wendrews Sant Ana Vieira dos Santos is a fugitive suspected of attempted feminicide against his ex-wife in Praia Grande, São Paulo, after allegedly striking her with a blunt object.

Mar 22 • 15:15 UTC
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National & Local

Praia Grande starts the exchange of solidarity tickets for the Paixão de Cristo show; see what to do

The city of Praia Grande in Brazil is initiating a charitable ticket exchange for the theatrical production 'Paixão de Cristo', where tickets can be obtained by donating children's hygiene products.

Mar 22 • 11:40 UTC
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National & Local

Praia Grande acquires virtual reality glasses for municipal education network

The municipal government of Praia Grande, Brazil, has purchased 12 units of virtual reality glasses for environmental education activities in local schools.

Mar 21 • 22:16 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Body of man found floating at Praia do Olho D’Água in São Luís

A man's body was found floating in Praia do Olho D’Água in São Luís, Brazil, prompting police and emergency response actions.

Mar 21 • 13:20 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspects of killing two men at Praia do Abaís in Estância are arrested

Two suspects involved in a double homicide at Praia do Abaís have been arrested by the Civil Police in Sergipe.

Mar 20 • 11:44 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Body found in suitcase: victim lived in the same residence as the dismembered gaucha in SC, police say

The body of Alberto Pereira de Araújo was found dismembered in a suitcase in Praia do Santinho, with police investigating a potential link to the murder of Luciani Aparecida Estivalet Freitas, who lived in the same residential complex.

Mar 20 • 07:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man who killed partner and left letter confessing feminicide is arrested on the coast of SP

Edmilson Ribeiro Soares, accused of murdering his partner, was arrested in Praia Grande, São Paulo, after a letter confessing the crime was discovered.

Mar 19 • 23:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police arrest suspect of involvement in gang specialized in false lawyer scam in SP

A man was arrested as a suspect of being part of a gang specializing in the false lawyer scam in Praia Grande, São Paulo.

Mar 19 • 21:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

'The trauma I will carry forever,' says young woman who was hit in the head by her ex-husband

Rayssa Pires Faria, a 19-year-old victim of attempted feminicide in Praia Grande, Brazil, shares her harrowing experience of domestic violence at the hands of her ex-husband.

Mar 19 • 17:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police identifies and seeks suspect involved in the murder of two men at Praia do Abaís

The Civil Police of Sergipe is searching for Josevaldo Silva dos Santos, known as Tiruliu, regarding his involvement in the murder of two men at Praia do Abaís.

Mar 19 • 15:05 UTC
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National & Local

Civil Police of DF arrests 14 suspects of applying the false lawyer scam

The Civil Police of the Federal District arrested 14 suspects involved in a false lawyer scam, executing search warrants in São Paulo and Praia Grande.

Mar 19 • 10:40 UTC
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National & Local

Roberto Carlos confirms show in Praia Grande; see ticket prices

Roberto Carlos will perform in Praia Grande, Brazil, on April 25, 2026, with tickets priced up to R$ 1,300.

Mar 18 • 23:30 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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Crime & Justice

Two men are shot dead inside a car in Praia do Abaís, Estância

Two men were shot and killed inside a car in Estância near Praia do Abaís.

Mar 18 • 16:33 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Retired guard who assaulted dog in elevator claims he was trying to separate fight between dogs

A retired municipal guard in Praia Grande, Brazil, claims he was attempting to separate a fight between his dog and another dog when he assaulted his own animal in an elevator.

Mar 18 • 15:35 UTC
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National & Local

Inspection removes almost four tons of irregular materials from Praia do Forno, in Arraial do Cabo

The city government of Arraial do Cabo conducted an operation that removed nearly four tons of illegally used materials from Praia do Forno, focusing on public space regulation and environmental protection.

Mar 18 • 14:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Father injured in the head with machete during a discussion with son dies in hospital in SP coast

A 55-year-old man in Praia Grande, Brazil, died after being injured by his son during a drunken argument.

Mar 18 • 13:28 UTC
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National & Local

Sleep exam now done at home in Praia Grande

Residents of Praia Grande can now have their sleep studies conducted at home for free through Brazil's public health system.

Mar 17 • 21:47 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Young woman hit on the head in attempted feminicide on the coast of SP; ex-husband is being investigated

A 19-year-old woman was the victim of an attempted feminicide in Praia Grande, São Paulo, allegedly at the hands of her ex-husband, who is currently being sought by police.

Mar 17 • 16:45 UTC
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National & Local

Seduc delivers 60 Chromebooks to students of the Lago da Praia village in the Arapiuns region, in Santarém

The State Education Department of Pará provided 60 Chromebooks to the Lago da Praia village to enhance digital access for Indigenous students.

Mar 16 • 20:51 UTC
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National & Local

Father and son injured after argument with machete on the coast of SP

A father and son in Praia Grande, SP, were injured in a machete altercation that the police are now investigating.

Mar 16 • 13:06 UTC
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National & Local

Video: firefighter jumps from rocks at Praia das Conchas in Cabo Frio and saves man from drowning

A firefighter in Cabo Frio, Brazil, dramatically rescued a man from drowning during turbulent sea conditions at Praia das Conchas.

Mar 16 • 00:58 UTC
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National & Local

Zé Felipe visits Projeto Tamar with his three children at Praia do Forte, a tourist destination in Bahia

Brazilian singer Zé Felipe enjoyed a family outing at Projeto Tamar with his three children in Bahia.

Mar 15 • 19:08 UTC
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National & Local

Street vendor goes viral with 'gourmet corn' on the coast of SP; get to know it

A street vendor in Praia Grande, São Paulo, has gained popularity for her unique 'gourmet corn' dish, attracting beachgoers with innovative ingredient combinations.

Mar 15 • 14:33 UTC
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National & Local

Santos Sunset turns Ponta da Praia into a cultural stage; check out the schedule

The Santos Sunset event is set to take place this Sunday, featuring live music, a creative economy fair, and various family activities on the beach.

Mar 15 • 11:34 UTC
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National & Local

Muretas of Ponta da Praia advance to become a heritage of Santos

The Muretas of Ponta da Praia in Santos, Brazil, are one step closer to being recognized as a cultural heritage site after the approval of a preservation proposal.

Mar 14 • 22:17 UTC
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National & Local

Justice prohibits arrests motivated by naturism practice at Praia da Galheta in Florianópolis; understand

The Santa Catarina Court of Justice has partially granted a preventive habeas corpus protecting naturism practitioners from police actions based solely on non-sexual nudity at Praia da Galheta.

Mar 14 • 17:42 UTC
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National & Local

Body found floating near Praia da Graciosa in Palmas

A body was found floating in the Lago de Palmas, with an investigation initiated by the Civil Police.

Mar 14 • 12:33 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested after attempting to kill wife with a hoe blow on the coast of SP

A man was arrested for attempting to murder his wife with a hoe in Praia Grande, São Paulo, leaving her with severe injuries to her hand.

Mar 14 • 09:20 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police seize 7,500 packs of cigarettes without an invoice at distributor in the coast of SP

Santos Civil Police seized about 7,500 packs of cigarettes allegedly smuggled from Paraguay at a distributor in Praia Grande, São Paulo.

Mar 13 • 22:20 UTC
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National & Local

Resident spots water snake on the beach sand in São Paulo coast; VIDEO

A resident in Praia Grande, São Paulo spotted a water snake and safely removed it from the beach to prevent it from being harmed.

Mar 13 • 18:45 UTC
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National & Local

After 3 days, Navy manages to remove vessel that was stranded at Praia da Macumba

The Brazilian Navy successfully removed the patrol vessel 'Marlim' that had been stranded at Praia da Macumba after three days of operation.

Mar 13 • 15:21 UTC
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National & Local

Praia Grande grants almost 600 authorizations to street vendors; see the selling rules

The city of Praia Grande has issued nearly 600 authorizations to street vendors under a program aimed at regulating informal work and boosting the local economy.

Mar 12 • 22:13 UTC
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National & Local

Navy and firefighters try again to remove stuck ship at Macumba Beach with the help of a tugboat

The Brazilian Navy and firefighters are making another attempt to remove the patrol vessel Marlim, which has been stranded on Macumba Beach since Tuesday.

Mar 12 • 11:44 UTC
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National & Local

Praia Grande opens nearly 200 spots for free cultural workshops; see how to enroll

Praia Grande is offering nearly 200 free cultural workshop spots for local residents, covering various artistic disciplines.

Mar 11 • 22:48 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Sea turtle hatchlings are born at Praia da Sereia, in Maceió

Sea turtle hatchlings were observed emerging on the beach in Maceió, Brazil, prompting excitement among onlookers.

Mar 11 • 20:46 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Find out who the man is that left his daughters at their grandmother's house before killing his wife and recording a video asking for forgiveness

A Brazilian man murdered his wife and posted videos online seeking forgiveness while accusing her of infidelity.

Mar 11 • 18:12 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Baby with hydrocephalus died a day before turning one; mother and stepfather were arrested

An 11-month-old baby in Brazil died shortly before his first birthday, prompting the arrest of his mother and stepfather for suspected abuse.

Mar 11 • 08:16 UTC
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National & Local

Beach where tourist died in Fernando de Noronha has no lifeguards or signage

A tourist drowned at Praia do Meio in Fernando de Noronha, which lacks permanent lifeguards, warning signs, and support buoys.

Mar 10 • 22:23 UTC
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National & Local

In an attempt to remove a stranded Navy vessel from Praia da Macumba, another boat ends up on the sand

During efforts to free a stranded Navy vessel, another boat has become stranded on the sand at Praia da Macumba in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 10 • 17:59 UTC
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National & Local

Almost three-meter whale calf dies stranded on the coast of Ceará

A nearly three-meter long whale calf was found stranded in Praia das Agulhas, Ceará, and has died despite rescue efforts.

Mar 10 • 17:02 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Couple arrested for the death of 11-month-old baby on the coast of SP

A couple has been arrested in Praia Grande, São Paulo, for the suspected murder of their 11-month-old baby, who was brought to a hospital with severe signs of abuse.

Mar 10 • 11:59 UTC
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National & Local

Two women are killed in less than 24 hours in the São Paulo coast; remember feminicides

The article reports on the killings of two women in Praia Grande, São Paulo, within a day, highlighting the surge in femicides during the International Women’s Day weekend.

Mar 10 • 08:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man who killed wife and recorded video asking for forgiveness has preventive arrest ordered

Pedro Ubiratan de Oliveira has had his arrest changed from flagrant to preventive after killing his wife Thais Rodrigues Rocha de Oliveira in Praia Grande, São Paulo, and posting a video asking for forgiveness.

Mar 10 • 08:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Guard who assaulted dog in elevator misses interrogation; understand what happens

A retired municipal guard in Brazil who assaulted his dog in an elevator has failed to attend a scheduled police interrogation following an anonymous tip about the incident.

Mar 9 • 22:31 UTC
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National & Local

Tourist dies after drowning at Praia do Meio in Fernando de Noronha; VIDEO

A tourist drowned at Praia do Meio in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, leading to their death while swimming with another individual.

Mar 9 • 21:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man who killed wife and recorded video asking for forgiveness left daughters at grandmother's house before the crime

Pedro Ubiratan de Oliveira killed his wife Thais Rodrigues Rocha de Oliveira in Praia Grande, Brazil, after leaving their daughters at their grandmother's house, amidst previous domestic violence allegations.

Mar 9 • 17:22 UTC
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National & Local

16-year-old dies drowned in bathing area of Nina Rodrigues, MA

A 16-year-old boy drowned at Praia dos Amores in Nina Rodrigues, Maranhão, highlighting the dangers posed by strong currents in the area due to recent rains.

Mar 9 • 12:22 UTC

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