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The Creative and Circular Economy Fair in downtown Rio Branco aims to promote local entrepreneurship and the economic autonomy of women.

Luiz Carlos Ferreira de Araújo, a 29-year-old in Rio Branco, Brazil, was beaten to death in an incident involving witness reports of screams for help.

Brazil's Education Minister Camilo Santana announced over R$ 120 million in federal investments for the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) and the Federal Institute of Acre (Ifac) during a visit to Rio Branco.

A Brazilian police officer has been sentenced to over six years in prison for running over and killing a woman in Rio Branco, Acre.

The Juruá River overflowed for the third time in less than two months, affecting several neighborhoods and rural communities in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre.

An investigation into medical negligence has been initiated concerning the death of 84-year-old retired teacher Nadir Nazaré Gomes de Souza after poor sodium management in a hospital in Rio Branco, Brazil.

The article reports on various news highlights, including incidents in Mexico, developments in Brazil's 'Minha Casa, Minha Vida' program, and adverse weather conditions affecting the São Paulo coastline and the Greater Rio area.

The court in Acre has denied the request to annul the preventive arrest of Roni Cley de Souza Figueiredo, suspected of murdering Alan Victor da Silva in early January.

A lawyer in Brazil, Aluísio Veras de Almeida Neto, was arrested on suspicion of rape and had his registration suspended by the Order of Attorneys of Brazil, Acre section.

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Acre will investigate a tribute made to Vasco-AC players who are held on suspicion of gang rape.

A former bank correspondent was arrested in Rio Branco, Brazil, on suspicion of leading a fraud scheme targeting retirees, pensioners, and civil servants.

A horse showing signs of mistreatment was rescued by firefighters in Rio Branco, Brazil, after being reported by a passerby.

The Viradouro samba school excelled in the Rio Carnival, winning first place in all categories and celebrating its recent victories while other schools faced disappointment.

The article highlights key events from the February 17th edition of the Acre Journal, focusing on the finale of Rio's Carnival and various significant news stories.

A lawyer in Rio Branco, Brazil, has been arrested on charges of rape and false imprisonment after a man reported the incident to the police.

A series of events and happenings from Rio de Janeiro are reported, including the death of legendary actor Robert Duvall, a Carnival celebration, and political criticism regarding a tribute to former President Lula.

An 18-year-old driver, who fatally struck pastor Leonildo Ferreira de Souza, 65, in Rio Branco, Brazil, does not possess a driver's license according to police reports.

The 'Vai Quem Quer' bloc, a traditional street carnival group in Acre, has gathered a large crowd in Rio Branco for their festive parade celebrating community and cultural tradition.

An evangelical pastor was tragically killed in a road accident in Rio Branco, Brazil, after leaving church on Sunday morning.

A capybara was spotted in a supermarket in Rio Branco, Acre, and was removed by security personnel using a shopping cart.

The water level of the Rio Acre has decreased by over 6 meters in the first two weeks of February, reaching 9.14 meters after peaking at 15.27 meters earlier this month.

The first night of Carnival 2026 in Rio Branco includes a selection for the royal titles despite the cancellation of the public Carnival program due to floods in Acre.

After flooding from the Acre River, 39 families in Rio Branco have returned home, although some families continue to face housing challenges due to structural risks.

The level of the Rio Acre has exceeded 10 meters for the fifth time in two months, prompting ongoing concerns regarding flood impacts in Rio Branco.

The Acre Music School is offering 459 free spots for new students in 2026, with registrations starting on Wednesday, October 12.

The state of Acre in Brazil will observe a mandatory holiday during Carnival, affecting various services and establishments from February 16 to February 18.

Seven out of the 22 municipalities in Acre, Brazil, including Rio Branco, have confirmed public carnival festivities for 2026.

Two mechanics have been made defendants in the case of a murder in Rio Branco, Brazil, involving the shooting of a 30-year-old man.

A small Tamanduaí, known as the world's smallest anteater, was rescued during construction in Rio Branco, Acre, highlighting concerns about deforestation.

Registration is now open for competitors, exhibitors, and artists wishing to participate in Comic Nerd 2026, scheduled for May 30-31 in Rio Branco, Acre.

The price of the basic food basket in Rio Branco dropped by 17.64% over three months, now costing R$ 583.79, according to a study by the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services, and Tourism of the State of Acre.

After nearly a month of the Acre River level remaining above attention thresholds, displaced families have started returning to their homes in Rio Branco, Brazil.

After six consecutive days of recession, families affected by flooding on the Rio Acre are expected to return home as water levels decline.

A two-year-old girl in Rio Branco, Brazil, has formed a close bond with a chicken named Carijó, raising it as a beloved pet in her family home.

The 'Adopt a Square' program by the City Hall of Rio Branco is under administrative investigation by the Public Ministry of Acre to evaluate its implementation and execution.

A 1-year and 5-month-old child was intubated after drowning in a water tank and is in critical condition at the emergency room in Rio Branco, Acre.

Families displaced due to the Acre River's second flood in January cannot return home until the river level falls below 10 meters, with predictions suggesting this could happen by Monday, January 9.

Osmar Antônio Girardi, a 65-year-old businessman from Rio Branco, died after battling a generalized infection stemming from diabetes.

A survey in Rio Branco revealed that prices for school supplies vary by over 100% across different retailers, with some items showing price differences as high as 900%.

The rivers in three municipalities of Acre are exceeding flood levels, causing damage to urban neighborhoods, rural communities, and indigenous villages.

The Rio Acre has fallen below the alert level of 13.50 meters in Rio Branco, recording a level of 13.18 meters on Thursday morning after a week above the threshold.

Over 200 spots are available for cooking workshops in Rio Branco and Porto Acre, aimed at teaching skills in making homemade breads, cakes, and various pastries, with registration closing this Friday.

A jaguar was captured on video hunting in the Rio Acre Ecological Station in Assis Brasil, where it attempted to catch a collared peccary but failed as the prey escaped.

The Justice of Acre has ruled that individuals on semi-open prison sentences equipped with electronic ankle bracelets are prohibited from attending Carnival festivities in Rio Branco for the year 2026.

The level of the Acre River in Rio Branco has decreased by almost one meter in the past 24 hours, marking a measurement of 14.30 meters as of Wednesday morning, according to the Municipal Civil Defense.

A 56-year-old man's body, identified as Adevaldo das Chagas Bezerra, was found floating on the banks of the Acre River in Rio Branco after being reported by a local river dweller.

In January, Rio Branco experienced 644.9 millimeters of rain, 124.3% above the expected average, impacting over 12,000 residents due to the river and stream levels rising.

The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement for Mexico to deliver a minimum of 350,000 acre-feet of water annually to the US as part of a historical treaty, following pressure from President Donald Trump over compliance issues.

The Acre Legislative Assembly officially commenced its 2026 legislative session with a solemn session in Rio Branco, marking the start of the final year of the 2023 legislature, accompanied by the annual message from Governor Gladson Camelí.

The Acre River in Rio Branco has receded slightly after almost a week of overflow, although it remains above the flood level of 14 meters, according to the local Civil Defense.