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The Civil Police conducted searches and seizures to investigate a supposed scheme involving forgery, fraud, and money laundering related to the agricultural commodity industry, allegedly causing significant financial losses.

A businessman from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, was scammed out of R$ 10,000 by a fraudster impersonating a bank manager.

A Brazilian court has ordered a telemarketing company to pay R$ 20,000 to a former employee after an intimate video of her was leaked by a colleague.

The Court of Accounts of Brazil has suspended a R$ 1.1 million show by artists Bruno and Marrone set for March 2026 in Axixá for the second time due to identified irregularities in the contract.

Applications are now open for the Monteiro City Hall competition in Paraíba, Brazil, with 10 available positions for health agents and an application fee of R$80.

The Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA) has opened a selection process for the hiring of 32 substitute teachers with salaries reaching R$ 8 thousand.

The winning bid from the auction for the New Administrative Center will save the state of São Paulo R$ 2.2 billion over the 30-year contract period.

The Civil Police arrested six individuals and seized R$ 42,000 in a drug trafficking operation in Taquarituba and Itaí, São Paulo.

Three suspects, including two men and a woman, were arrested for scamming an elderly woman out of over R$ 50,000 in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil.

The Civil Police of Pernambuco arrested three suspects involved in a vehicle theft gang and blocked R$ 80,000 in financial assets.

A gym meeting between Lithuanian army leader R. Vaikšnoras and NATO General Christopher Donahue underscores the importance of both physical fitness and strategic planning for military readiness.

Alicia Dudy Muller Veiga, a medicine graduate from USP, has been sentenced to three years in semi-open prison for defrauding a lottery and diverting substantial funds from her graduation party.

Businessman Sirval Wandermurem Ferreira Neto has been arrested in Teresina, Brazil, suspected of being a key player in a criminal group involved in cargo thefts, including a recent R$ 1 million whiskey heist.

A couple was arrested in connection with a robbery in Santana do Araguaia, Brazil, where they stole approximately R$ 500,000 in jewelry during a home invasion staged as a sale interaction.

Over R$ 400 million has been invested in improving the BR-364 highway in Rondônia to enhance grain logistics for the 2025/26 harvest season.

The Brazilian federal government raised just over R$ 60,000 through the auction of three port terminals despite low competition during the bidding process.

The Mega-Sena lottery contest 2977 will take place on Thursday, with an estimated jackpot of R$ 130 million.

Stellantis reported a net loss of €25.4 billion in 2025 due to high expenses associated with adjusting its electric vehicle strategy amid a slower-than-expected market transition.

The government of Piauí has allocated over R$ 7.6 million for urban mobility improvements in Demerval Lobão, focusing primarily on paving works.

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Caracaraí, Brazil, for assisting a friend in staging a kidnapping to extort money from the friend's mother.

Hopi Hari amusement park is offering promotional tickets for women at R$ 1 during March to celebrate International Women's Day.

A criminal scheme involving a network of politicians, public servants, and private companies embezzled over R$ 650,000 intended for social projects in Palmas, Brazil.

Acre will host three online auctions for vehicles and machinery starting March 6, featuring items from the Military Police and the Department of Road, Hydroviary and Airport Infrastructure.

A 37-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista after attempting to steal a perfume while distracting a sales assistant.

Alicia Keys, a pivotal figure in R&B and black music, has celebrated significant achievements and influence in the genre, sharing the stage with Eros Ramazzotti in Sanremo.

The Brazilian government begins payments of R$ 1,000 to high school students under the Pé-de-Meia program to combat school dropout and promote university access.

BNDES has approved R$ 3.7 billion in financing for new and used trucks as part of its fleet renewal program, aimed at boosting Brazil's economy.

A former medical student from USP, Alicia Duddy Muller Veiga, has received a new conviction for embezzling funds from a graduation committee.

Sumair Pires Leles, the former municipal finance secretary in Altônia, was arrested for allegedly embezzling over R$ 152,000 from municipal funds while having unrestricted access to the city's accounts.

The Civil Police in Brazil has charged ten individuals for allegedly embezzling over R$ 650,000 from public funds intended for social sports and recreational programs in Palmas.

The Banco de Brasília (BRB) plans to issue up to 1.67 billion shares to raise capital and strengthen its equity, with a minimum target of R$ 529 million and a maximum of R$ 8.86 billion.

The MEZ-RZK consortium has won the bid to construct a new administrative center for the São Paulo state government, which is expected to cost approximately R$ 6.09 billion and be completed by 2030.

The MEZ-RZK Novo Centro Consortium has won the auction to construct the new government headquarters in Sao Paulo for R$ 6.1 billion, expected to be completed by 2030.

A 31-year-old man was arrested for threatening his ex-partner through symbolic Pix transfers in Vila Velha, Brazil, despite a protective measure against him.

The Brazilian government's increase in import tariffs on over a thousand products is projected to generate up to R$ 20 billion in revenue this year, according to the Independent Fiscal Institution.

A study shows that artificial intelligence is significantly transforming the digital content market, generating over R$ 140 million in 2025 through AI-related educational products.

Three men suspected of committing over R$ 1 million in fraud against the Caixa Econômica Federal were arrested in Jacareí, São Paulo.

Two individuals were arrested in Brazil for allegedly holding a driver hostage and stealing a cargo valued at R$ 102,000.

An 83-year-old man in Toledo, Paraná, died after being beaten during a robbery where he had only R$ 4 in his wallet.

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Campina Grande, Brazil, after committing nine burglaries at the same pharmacy, causing over R$ 5,000 in losses.

Influencer Viih Tube warns her followers about a scam that cost her nearly R$ 7,000 while trying to sell a sofa online.

A hospital and a health plan in Brazil have been ordered to pay R$ 25,000 to an intern who suffered physical assault and racist insults while working.

A man was arrested in Trindade, Pernambuco, for attempted homicide following a dispute over five Brazilian reals.

The USS Gerald R. Ford has departed Crete as indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program have commenced in Geneva.

A military police officer, Rhainna Lima, is suspected of loan sharking and threatening a manicurist in Aparecida de Goiânia over a debt of R$ 2,000.

Governor Cláudio Castro announced the cancellation of a scheduled metro fare increase in Rio de Janeiro, maintaining the current fare of R$ 7.90 until the end of the year with public funding.

The company Nova 364 plans to invest R$ 740 million in the federal highway BR-364, connecting Vilhena to Porto Velho in Rondônia, focusing on improving grain transportation in the Northern Arc.

A businessman suspected of leading cargo thefts in Piauí and neighboring states has been arrested in Teresina.

The Itaú Social Institute will allocate over R$ 17 million to educational programs across Brazil, supporting 38 projects aimed at improving children's school access and retention.

R. Kaunas emphasized the necessity of a united coalition for making important decisions in Lithuania and questioned the existence of a coalition that cannot act decisively.