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National & Local

See rainfall forecast for March, April, and May in RN, according to Emparn

The rainfall forecast for March, April, and May in Rio Grande do Norte indicates normal levels of precipitation as announced by Emparn.

Mar 3 β€’ 20:43 UTC
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National & Local

RS registers focus of avian influenza in wild birds in ecological reserve

An outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) has been confirmed in wild birds at the Lagoa da Mangueira in the Taim Ecological Reserve, Rio Grande do Sul.

Mar 3 β€’ 19:17 UTC
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National & Local

Driver dies in collision between trucks on BR-226 in RN

A driver was killed in a collision between trucks on BR-226 in Triunfo Potiguar, RN, on Tuesday, with another driver seriously injured and taken to the hospital.

Mar 3 β€’ 18:50 UTC
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Crime & Justice

First man convicted of femicide in RS is arrested for the third time after violating protective measure

A man was arrested in VenΓ’ncio Aires, Brazil, for violating a protective measure in a domestic violence case, making him the first individual in Rio Grande do Sul to face charges for femicide.

Mar 3 β€’ 17:53 UTC
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National & Local

Rio Grande issues epidemiological alert for avian influenza in Southern RS

The city of Rio Grande has issued a preventive epidemiological alert regarding avian influenza, advising the public on how to respond to sick or dead birds and marine mammals.

Mar 3 β€’ 13:53 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Former mayor investigated for embezzlement of flood funds in RS released after court decision

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo was released by Federal Justice after being arrested due to allegations of misappropriation of public funds for flood recovery in Rio Grande do Sul.

Mar 3 β€’ 12:11 UTC
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National & Local

Family Rescued by Helicopter After Being Stranded by River Flooding in RN

A family of five was rescued by helicopter after being stranded due to the flooding of the Jacu River in EspΓ­rito Santo, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

Mar 2 β€’ 22:04 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Dam in Serra Negra do Norte overflows after rains in RN

The Dinamarca dam in Serra Negra do Norte overflowed after recent rains in Rio Grande do Norte, reaching full capacity for water storage.

Mar 2 β€’ 21:08 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Law professor accused of rape and other crimes against 10 women in RS is arrested

A law professor and lawyer, Conrado Paulino da Rosa, was arrested in Porto Alegre after being accused of various crimes against ten women, including rape and psychological violence.

Mar 2 β€’ 19:38 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet places 63 cities on red alert for rains; there are warnings for all of RN

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has increased the number of cities in Rio Grande do Norte under a red alert for heavy rainfall to 63, with warnings also in effect for the entire state.

Mar 2 β€’ 19:15 UTC
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Crime & Justice

MP charges 16 people for fraud in RN that caused a loss of R$ 3.8 million to banks and companies

The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte has charged 16 individuals in connection with a systematic financial fraud scheme that resulted in R$ 3.8 million in losses to banks and consortium companies.

Mar 2 β€’ 17:45 UTC
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National & Local

Eduardo Leite advocates candidacy for presidency by PSD: 'Ready to lead a project of depolarization'

Eduardo Leite, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul, expressed his ambition to be the presidential candidate for the PSD party, emphasizing the need for depolarization in Brazil.

Mar 2 β€’ 17:26 UTC
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National & Local

RS has 12,000 protective measures active and monitors 900 aggressors with ankle bracelets: 'If necessary, we will expand,' says Leite

The government of Rio Grande do Sul is monitoring over 900 aggressors with electronic ankle bracelets, while around 12,000 protective measures are currently active in the state.

Mar 2 β€’ 17:24 UTC
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National & Local

Structure of a bridge under construction collapses after 2024 floods on BR-470 in RS

A metal structure of a bridge under construction collapsed on BR-470 in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, with no reported injuries.

Mar 2 β€’ 15:05 UTC
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National & Local

Driver found injured and fallen in a ravine two days after disappearing on a trip between RS and SC

A 58-year-old man, missing for two days after leaving Rio Grande do Sul, was found injured in a ravine in Bom Retiro, Santa Catarina.

Mar 2 β€’ 12:34 UTC
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National & Local

Group of 15 people rescued after getting lost and partially stranded on a trail in RN

A group of 15 individuals, including three children, was rescued after getting lost and stranded by rising water levels in the Rio Grande do Norte region of Brazil.

Mar 2 β€’ 11:23 UTC
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National & Local

IFS Partnership Offers 30,000 Spots for Online English and Spanish Courses

A partnership between the Federal Institute of Sergipe and the Federal Institute of Southern Rio Grande is providing 30,000 slots for online English and Spanish courses, available to both internal and external communities.

Mar 2 β€’ 11:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

How not to fall for the fake lawyer scam? Experts explain a scheme that uses real data to deceive clients

Specialists warn about a growing scam in Rio Grande do Sul where fraudsters impersonate lawyers using real data to deceive victims.

Mar 2 β€’ 05:00 UTC
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National & Local

March will be dry and hot in Rio Grande do Sul

March is expected to be hot with low rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, as temperatures are anticipated to rise significantly across the region.

Mar 2 β€’ 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet issues red and orange rain alerts for RN; see cities

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a red alert for heavy rain in 36 cities of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, valid until the end of Monday, warning of major risks including flooding and landslides.

Mar 1 β€’ 15:42 UTC
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National & Local

Neither RJ nor Northeast: Why RS leads the entry of foreign tourists in Brazil at the beginning of the year

In January 2026, Rio Grande do Sul emerged as the leading state for foreign tourist arrivals in Brazil, surpassing traditional destinations like Rio de Janeiro and the Northeast beaches.

Mar 1 β€’ 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet issues red, orange, and yellow rain alerts for cities in RN; see lists

Inmet has issued red, orange, and yellow rain alerts for several cities in Rio Grande do Norte due to expected heavy rainfall.

Feb 28 β€’ 15:08 UTC
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National & Local

RN is the 2nd state in the country with the most obese adults, says Ministry of Health

Rio Grande do Norte has the second highest rate of adult obesity in Brazil, with 42% of adults attending the public health system showing some degree of obesity.

Feb 28 β€’ 11:53 UTC
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National & Local

Understand why the police are treating the missing woman in RS as a victim of femicide

Silvana Germann de Aguiar, a 48-year-old woman, has been registered as a potential victim of femicide in Rio Grande do Sul after being missing since January 24, 2026.

Feb 28 β€’ 06:00 UTC
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National & Local

Did you know? Fair in RS promotes tasting of grapes and showcases almost 200 varieties of the fruit

A grape fair in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, is showcasing nearly 200 varieties of grapes and offering free guided tastings until March 8.

Feb 28 β€’ 04:00 UTC
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National & Local

Court orders the blocking of R$ 3.7 million from the RN government and Natal city hall to guarantee surgeries for adolescents

A court in Rio Grande do Norte has ordered the freezing of R$ 3.7 million to fund scoliosis surgeries for adolescents due to delays in the public health system.

Feb 27 β€’ 22:42 UTC
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National & Local

With reservoirs well below normal and no rain forecast, city in RS adopts water rationing for 12 hours every day

The city of BagΓ© in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, is implementing daily water rationing for 12 hours due to critically low reservoir levels and a lack of rain forecasts.

Feb 27 β€’ 17:50 UTC
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National & Local

Pre-candidate for President, Eduardo Leite advocates a minimum age for STF ministers

Eduardo Leite, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul and a pre-candidate for the presidency of Brazil, has proposed a minimum age of 60 or 65 for ministers of the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Feb 27 β€’ 16:19 UTC
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National & Local

Flavio attends Zucco's launch for the government of RS and uses the state as a model of unity of the right

FlΓ‘vio Bolsonaro attends the launch of Luciano Zucco's pre-campaign for the governorship of Rio Grande do Sul, aiming to unite right-wing parties for the upcoming elections.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man suspected of holding partner in private captivity for 5 hours arrested in RS

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Rio Grande, Brazil, for allegedly keeping his 31-year-old partner in captivity for five hours, during which she suffered threats and psychological violence.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:42 UTC
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National & Local

The announcement of the competition for the Penal Police of RN will be published in March, government announces

The government of Rio Grande do Norte has announced that a public competition for the Penal Police will be published in March, creating 300 new positions.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Revenue and Civil Police seize more than 5,000 ecstasy pills in Natal

Federal authorities in Brazil seized over 5,300 ecstasy-like pills in Natal, marking the largest synthetic drug bust in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:05 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor's Office charges former law professor with sexual crimes against ten women in RS

The prosecutor's office in Rio Grande do Sul has charged former law professor Conrado Paulino da Rosa with sexual crimes against ten women, including rape and psychological violence.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:33 UTC
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National & Local

Rains in Minas Gerais: donations of beds, clothing and 5 tons of food are sent from RS to those affected; VIDEO

The population of Rio Grande do Sul is mobilizing to assist communities in Minas Gerais affected by intense rains and landslides.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:41 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet warns of heavy rains throughout Rio Grande do Norte

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued weather alerts for heavy rains across all cities in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:40 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police arrests former mayor of Lajeado (RS) on suspicion of fraud in post-flood works

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement related to reconstruction efforts following the 2024 flood disaster in Rio Grande do Sul.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:59 UTC
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National & Local

Root Barbecue: Why Meat Priced Below R$ 20 Per Kilo and Over One Thousand Tons Sold in 2025 is the Favorite of the Gauchos

The traditional rib cut remains popular among Gauchos as its price has dropped to below R$ 20 per kilo, promoting increased sales and reinforcing its status in the barbecue culture of Rio Grande do Sul.

Feb 26 β€’ 06:00 UTC
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National & Local

Institute warns that tax changes jeopardize the financial viability of retailers

Retailers in Brazil are alarmed by new tax rules introduced in SΓ£o Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul that may threaten their financial stability.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:07 UTC
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National & Local

Missing for 1 Month Considered the 20th Victim of Feminicide in RS

Silvana Germann de Aguiar, missing since January 24, has been officially classified as the 20th feminicide victim in Rio Grande do Sul as authorities investigate her disappearance alongside that of her parents, who have also been missing for a month.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:43 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of teenagers in a prostitution house in RN

A 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of recruiting and sexually exploiting children and teenagers in a prostitution house in SΓ£o Rafael, Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:13 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet warns of heavy rains in more than 120 cities in RN

The Brazilian National Institute of Meteorology has issued a warning for intense rains affecting 125 municipalities in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:09 UTC
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National & Local

Tourists from RS shot in conflict area in Bahia undergo surgery and remain in ICU

Two tourists from Rio Grande do Sul were shot in Bahia during a land dispute and are now recovering in intensive care after surgery.

Feb 25 β€’ 17:15 UTC
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National & Local

Rains in Minas Gerais: Porto Alegre and the government of RS mobilize to help affected cities

The city of Porto Alegre and the government of Rio Grande do Sul have launched initiatives to support municipalities in Minas Gerais affected by heavy rains and landslides.

Feb 25 β€’ 16:26 UTC
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National & Local

MP investigates rehabilitation clinic suspected of mistreatment, wrongful confinement, and torture in RN

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio Grande do Norte has launched an operation to investigate allegations of human rights violations at a rehabilitation clinic in Parnamirim.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:21 UTC
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Crime & Justice

'We have elements to indict him', says delegate about the only suspect in the disappearance of the Aguiar family, in RS

The Civil Police have enough evidence to indict the sole suspect, Cristiano Domingues Francisco, in the disappearance of the Aguiar family in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.

Feb 25 β€’ 03:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Law Professor Accused of Rape and Other Crimes Against 10 Women in RS

A law professor in Rio Grande do Sul has been accused of multiple sexual offenses against ten women, including rape and psychological violence, following a comprehensive investigation.

Feb 24 β€’ 22:47 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Leader of a criminal organization from RN is arrested while touring on a beach in ParaΓ­ba

A leader of a criminal organization from Rio Grande do Norte was arrested at Praia do Sol in JoΓ£o Pessoa while on vacation.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:26 UTC
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National & Local

Boat that crashed in Rio Grande had a maximum capacity of 8 people, says Navy

A boat crash in Rio Grande, Brazil, resulted in six fatalities, including the pilot, due to the vessel being overloaded beyond its maximum capacity of eight people.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:20 UTC
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National & Local

How much does a judge earn? Check the salaries of magistrates in RN

Judges in the Rio Grande do Norte state of Brazil reported gross earnings exceeding R$100,000, surpassing the constitutional salary ceiling.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:20 UTC
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National & Local

Tourists from Rio Grande do Sul are shot near Indigenous protest site in Bahia

Two tourists from Rio Grande do Sul were shot at while driving near an Indigenous protest in Prado, Bahia, with no arrests made yet.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:03 UTC

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