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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: driver pulls horses by the neck with moving car and is fined R$ 6,000 in the interior of SP

A driver in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, was fined R$ 6,000 for animal cruelty after a viral video showed him dragging two horses by their necks with a moving car.

Mar 3 β€’ 17:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police reveal how trio acted in ambush in front of the Bus Station in Presidente Prudente

The police have concluded the first phase of investigations into an ambush that killed a man in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, with two suspects dying in a shootout with the police.

Mar 3 β€’ 15:05 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young woman shot inside her home in Presidente Prudente and a 16-year-old suspect

An 18-year-old woman was shot inside her home in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, with a 16-year-old suspect still at large.

Mar 3 β€’ 12:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Patient with rare lung cancer faces legal battle to obtain R$ 30,000 medication

A 32-year-old resident of Presidente Prudente, Brazil, diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer, is fighting a legal battle for access to a costly medication that could enhance her treatment.

Mar 3 β€’ 10:07 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman is detained and fined after leaving dog without food and in abusive situation for three days in Presidente Prudente

A 44-year-old woman in Brazil was detained and fined R$ 3,000 for leaving her dog in an abusive situation without food for three days.

Mar 2 β€’ 22:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Without contact with family in Iran, businessman from the interior of SP reports concern after attacks

Shahyn Khalili, a businessman from Presidente Prudente, Brazil, expresses anxiety after losing contact with his family in Tehran amid recent military attacks on Iran.

Mar 2 β€’ 15:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Off-duty police officer responds to knife attack, man dies after attempting to steal wiring from a slaughterhouse in the interior of SP

A 32-year-old man was shot dead by an off-duty police officer while attempting to steal wiring from a slaughterhouse in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Mar 2 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco do Povo of Presidente Prudente leads loan ranking in the state of SΓ£o Paulo

Banco do Povo Paulista in Presidente Prudente has become the top lender in the state of SΓ£o Paulo, providing R$ 8.8 million in loans primarily to small entrepreneurs in 2025.

Mar 1 β€’ 21:12 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Halls open public competitions with salaries of up to R$ 14,500 in the West of SΓ£o Paulo; see how to register

Three cities in the region of Presidente Prudente are offering public job openings with salaries reaching up to R$ 14.5 thousand, depending on the position.

Mar 1 β€’ 17:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prudente has over 200,000 trees, but 50% need to be replaced; residents can request planting

Residents of Presidente Prudente (SP) can request free tree planting to replace the 50% of the city's over 200,000 trees that need substitution.

Mar 1 β€’ 14:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fines for cellphone use while driving increase by more than 20% in Presidente Prudente

The number of drivers caught using their cell phones while driving in Presidente Prudente has increased by over 20% from 2024 to 2025, raising concerns about road safety.

Mar 1 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

The interior of SΓ£o Paulo was a 'nursery' for crocodilians between 90 and 70 million years ago, study indicates

Research reveals that during the Late Cretaceous, the region now known as Presidente Prudente served as a nursery for crocodilians, with significant fossil findings.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:06 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested for painting the floor of the bus terminal without authorization in Presidente Prudente

A 45-year-old man was arrested for painting the floor of the bus terminal in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, without the necessary authorization.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest fugitive from Justice and detain suspects for drug trafficking in Presidente Prudente

A fugitive sentenced to eight years in prison was arrested for drug trafficking along with five other suspects, including two teenagers, in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:05 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Out of control truck hits parked cars at traffic light in Presidente Prudente

An out of control truck collided with at least five parked cars at a traffic light in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, but no injuries were reported.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:07 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

1919 Mansion, abandoned and target of drug trafficking complaints, is demolished by the City Hall of Presidente Prudente

An old mansion from 1919 in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, has been demolished due to health risks after becoming a hub for drug trafficking.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver sleeps at the wheel on SP-270 and truck ends up on avenue in Presidente Prudente

A truck veered off the road after the driver fell asleep at the wheel on the SP-270 in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shooting, chase, and false name: what is known about the ambush that ended with deaths in the interior of SP

A man was shot dead in an ambush in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, with two suspects dying in a police confrontation, and investigations revealing the victim used a false identity.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:12 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man killed after ambush in Presidente Prudente carried false document, investigation points out

A man was killed in an ambush near the bus terminal in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, while carrying a false identity document, according to the police investigation.

Feb 23 β€’ 15:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

While parking in front of her house, a woman suffers sexual harassment and her father is targeted in an attempted robbery

A 38-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment and attempted robbery in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, after harassing a woman as she parked outside her home.

Feb 23 β€’ 12:26 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man shot dead during ambush near Prudente bus station; suspects died in confrontation with police

A 44-year-old man was shot dead in an ambush near a bus station in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, while two suspects were killed in a subsequent police confrontation.

Feb 22 β€’ 12:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Change in bus signage and new lines: check changes in public transportation in Presidente Prudente

Presidente Prudente is implementing significant changes to its public transportation system, including new express bus lines aimed at improving mobility for residents.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cheese stands out in western SΓ£o Paulo with technical qualification and a tourist route

Cheese production in western SΓ£o Paulo is being enhanced through technical training and the establishment of a tourist route highlighting local varieties.

Feb 21 β€’ 11:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: group fights in hospital reception during visit to patient in the interior of SP

A group of visitors fought in the reception area of the Regional Hospital of Presidente Prudente, Brazil, leading to police reports for bodily injury, threats, and property damage.

Feb 20 β€’ 20:41 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After being contained by residents, man sentenced for rape is arrested in Presidente Prudente

A 67-year-old man with an outstanding arrest warrant for the rape of a vulnerable person was captured by local residents and arrested by the police in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Feb 20 β€’ 16:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Young man kicks opossum in luxury condominium and receives a fine of R$ 3,000 in Presidente Prudente

A 20-year-old man was fined R$ 3,000 for kicking a black-eared opossum in a luxury condominium in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Auditor investigated for alleged data leak from the Supreme Court is dismissed from trust position in Presidente Prudente

Federal auditor Ricardo Mansano de Moraes was dismissed from his position amid an investigation into a suspected data leak involving Supreme Court ministers.

Feb 20 β€’ 12:12 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after stealing wires and sleeping on the roof of a house due to 'pleasant weather'

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, after stealing electrical wiring and subsequently falling asleep on the roof of a house due to the pleasant weather.

Feb 18 β€’ 23:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice convicts PCC members involved in plan to murder prosecutor and prison director in SP

Two members of the PCC have been convicted for their involvement in a plot to assassinate a prosecutor and a prison director in SΓ£o Paulo.

Feb 18 β€’ 21:25 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental Police hears song of wild birds and fines man R$ 1,500 in the interior of SP

A man was fined R$ 1,500 by the Environmental Police for keeping wild birds in captivity in Presidente Prudente, SP.

Feb 18 β€’ 20:25 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent with masses in Presidente Prudente; see the schedule

Ash Wednesday is celebrated across various parishes in Presidente Prudente, marking the start of Lent leading up to Easter.

Feb 18 β€’ 10:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice converts the driver's imprisonment to preventive after woman is rescued in serious condition after falling from moving car

A 40-year-old male suspect has had his imprisonment converted to preventive detention following an incident of domestic violence in which a 36-year-old woman was seriously injured after falling from a moving car in Presidente Prudente, SP.

Feb 17 β€’ 19:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Retired writer and teacher honored with samba-enredo in carnival in the interior of SP: 'One of the best surprises'

A retired writer and teacher from Presidente Prudente, Brazil, received a samba-enredo tribute during this year's carnival, marking a memorable occasion for him after an eight-year hiatus in local celebrations.

Feb 17 β€’ 10:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wanted by Justice tries to evade police by using brother's name, but is arrested in the interior of SP

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, after trying to use his brother's name during a police approach, revealing an existing arrest warrant against him.

Feb 16 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman is rescued in extremely serious condition after hitting her head when falling from a moving car

A 36-year-old woman was seriously injured after falling from a moving car during a domestic argument in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Feb 16 β€’ 20:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: see what opens and closes in the cities of the West of SΓ£o Paulo

The article outlines the operational changes in public services in the cities of Western SΓ£o Paulo during Carnival 2026, highlighting closures and adjusted hours.

Feb 15 β€’ 16:59 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Scientists discover 83 eggs of crocodile ancestors in the interior of SP

Eighty-three fossilized eggs of crocodile ancestors were found near Presidente Prudente in SΓ£o Paulo.

Feb 15 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in western SΓ£o Paulo is expected to gather more than 200,000 people; police provide security measures

The Military Police estimate that over 200,000 people will participate in carnival events in the Presidente Prudente region of SΓ£o Paulo, with significant police presence and strategic operations planned for safety.

Feb 14 β€’ 19:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Furniture company owner fined R$ 2 thousand for lack of license for native wood in the interior of SP

A furniture company owner in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, was fined R$ 2,050.68 for keeping native wood without proper licensing.

Feb 13 β€’ 17:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prudente City Hall authorizes bidding for a project to present a definitive solution against flooding in the Parque do Povo

The City Hall of Presidente Prudente has opened a bidding process to contract a specialized company for an infrastructure project aimed at solving flooding issues in the Parque do Povo area.

Feb 13 β€’ 15:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police close clandestine laboratory in the interior of SP and frustrate drug sales during carnival

Police in SΓ£o Paulo closed an illegal drug lab and arrested two women in a drug trafficking operation during the carnival season.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Travel agencies in Presidente Prudente estimate a 30% increase in sales for Carnival 2026

Travel agencies in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, anticipate a 30% increase in sales for Carnival 2026, fueled by early demand for travel packages.

Feb 13 β€’ 10:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the countryside, in the city, and at home: more than 200 reports of analogous to slavery labor registered in 2 years in the interior of SP

Over 200 reports of labor analogous to slavery have been filed in the interior of SΓ£o Paulo over two years, primarily from regions like Presidente Prudente and Sorocaba.

Feb 12 β€’ 10:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: family of coatis 'stops traffic' while crossing avenue in Presidente Prudente

A family of coatis caused traffic to stop in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, as they crossed a busy avenue, captured by a passing motorist.

Feb 11 β€’ 22:46 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio arrested for stealing R$ 11,000 from a customer leaving a pharmacy in Presidente Prudente

Three men were arrested in Brazil after robbing a customer of R$ 11,000 and a bag containing valuable items outside a pharmacy.

Feb 11 β€’ 21:22 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gas station and outsourcing company may pay R$ 50 thousand for collective moral damages if they do not register gas station attendants in the interior of SP

A gas station and an outsourcing company in Presidente Prudente, SP, face a potential R$ 50 thousand fine for failing to register gas station attendants, following an investigation by the Ministry of Labor.

Feb 11 β€’ 19:19 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog found weakened and owner fined R$ 3,000 in Presidente Prudente

A 23-year-old man was fined R$ 3,000 for animal cruelty after police discovered his severely neglected dog in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Feb 11 β€’ 14:43 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

The second phase of changes in collective transport begins on Sunday in Presidente Prudente; see what changes

The second phase of changes to collective transport in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, will commence on Sunday with the launch of new express lines.

Feb 11 β€’ 12:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of accidentally setting fire to a car after a bar fight in the interior of SP has over 10 police records

A 20-year-old recycling collector was arrested for allegedly accidentally setting fire to a car after a bar fight in Presidente Prudente, SP, and he has a significant criminal history.

Feb 10 β€’ 23:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Presidente Prudente launches campaign for STI prevention for Carnival 2026

The city of Presidente Prudente is launching a campaign aimed at promoting STI prevention during Carnival 2026, focusing on condom use and regular testing.

Feb 10 β€’ 17:25 UTC

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