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.
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.
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 Espírito Santo, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 São Rafael, Brazil.
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.
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.
Leader of a criminal organization from RN is arrested while touring on a beach in Paraíba
A leader of a criminal organization from Rio Grande do Norte was arrested at Praia do Sol in João Pessoa while on vacation.
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$100,000, surpassing the constitutional salary ceiling.
MP executes search warrant against suspect for unauthorized access and trafficking of confidential data in RN
The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte executed a search warrant in an investigation into unauthorized access to confidential data.
Couples with difficulties in getting pregnant can have free assisted reproduction in RN; see how it works
In Rio Grande do Norte, couples struggling with infertility can access free assisted reproduction services through the Unified Health System (SUS).
Three people die in collision between truck and car on BR-110 in RN
A tragic road collision on BR-110 in Brazil resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left another severely injured.
R$ 384 thousand: Judge from RN had the highest remuneration of the judiciary in the country in January
Ibanez Monteiro, president of the Court of Justice of Rio Grande do Norte, received the highest salary of any state-level judge in Brazil in January, totaling approximately R$ 384,000.
Motorcycles starting at R$ 600 and cars at R$ 3 thousand: Detran holds auction this Tuesday (24) in RN
The Detran of Rio Grande do Norte is conducting an auction featuring motorcycles and cars on Tuesday, with initial bids as low as R$ 600 for bikes and R$ 3,000 for cars.
Before and after: Photos show landscape transformation after rains in the interior of RN
Photos taken in Brazil's Rio Grande do Norte show significant landscape changes following recent rains, highlighting both rejuvenation and ongoing concerns about water supply.
RN is the 2nd most indebted state in the country and exceeds personnel spending limit, says Ministry of Finance
Rio Grande do Norte has become the second-most indebted state in Brazil, surpassing the legal limit for personnel expenditures.
Inmet warns of heavy rains in Natal and 102 other cities in RN
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a warning for heavy rains in 103 cities in Rio Grande do Norte, including the capital, Natal, valid until Tuesday night.
Pataxó Canal: 30 years after its inauguration, RN plans nearly R$ 10 million for recovery work
The government of Rio Grande do Norte has announced plans to invest R$ 9.8 million in the recovery of the Pataxó Canal, marking the first major intervention in its 30-year history.
IBGE: Unemployment falls to 8.1% in RN in 2025, the lowest rate in historical series
The unemployment rate in Rio Grande do Norte fell to 8.1% in 2025, marking the lowest rate recorded since the start of the IBGE historical series in 2012.
MPRN says it did not err in case of a Paraíba man imprisoned by mistake, and that the true accused provided the incorrect information
The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte stated that there was no error in the imprisonment of a Paraíba man who was wrongfully detained instead of a convicted robber, attributing the mistake to incorrect information provided by the actual perpetrator during arrest.
Oil and gas production in RN hits its lowest level in 40 years, says ANP
Oil and gas production in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, reached its lowest level in 40 years according to data from the National Agency of Petroleum (ANP).
VIDEO: Deaf Young Man is Assaulted by Security Guards at Carnival Party in RN
A 29-year-old deaf man was assaulted by private security guards during the Apodi carnival in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, leading to public outcry and an investigation by local authorities.
Inmet warns of heavy rains throughout Rio Grande do Norte
The National Institute of Meteorology has issued alerts for heavy rains affecting the state of Rio Grande do Norte until Friday, warning residents of potential flooding and strong winds.
Aunt and niece die in accident between motorcycle and car in RN
A tragic accident in Brazil's Rio Grande do Norte resulted in the deaths of an aunt and her niece following a collision between their motorcycle and a car.
Tiles are torn off by wind and hit houses and a car in the interior of RN
In Apodi, Rio Grande do Norte, strong winds tore tiles from a house, damaging three properties and a parked car, causing minor injuries to a child.
Manufacturer is ordered to compensate customer after car purchased experiences electrical failure
A vehicle manufacturer was ordered to compensate a customer in Rio Grande do Norte after the car he purchased had an electrical failure within a year and a half of use.
IFRN opens one thousand vacancies for the PartiuIF 2026 program; see how to register
The Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte has made a thousand vacancies available for a free preparatory course aimed at public school students entering federal institutes.
RN opens cultural calls with 293 vacancies under the Aldir Blanc Law
Rio Grande do Norte has launched new cultural calls under the Aldir Blanc Law, offering 293 vacancies with a total investment of R$ 8.25 million.
Inmet issues alert for heavy rains in municipalities of the West region of RN
The National Institute of Meteorology has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain affecting 44 municipalities in the West region of Rio Grande do Norte.
Superfungus: Health Department Publishes Prevention Guidelines After Confirming First Case of Candida auris in RN
The Health Department of Rio Grande do Norte has published guidelines for preventing further cases of the superfungus Candida auris following the confirmation of the first case in the state.
11 beaches on the RN coast are unsuitable for bathing this carnival
Eleven stretches of beaches along the Rio Grande do Norte coast are reported as unsuitable for swimming during the carnival, as stated by the local environmental agency.
Truck carrying 7,000 beers overturns in RN and is looted
A truck loaded with 7,300 beers overturned on BR-101 in Rio Grande do Norte, leading to people looting the cargo, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
May Supplementary Elections for Mayors and Vice Mayors in Two Cities of RN
The Electoral Regional Tribunal of Rio Grande do Norte has scheduled supplementary elections for the mayors and vice mayors of the municipalities of Itaú and Ouro Branco on May 17, 2026, due to the cancellation of the previous officeholders' mandates.
Appointed by the Vice-Governor of RN Leave Positions after Political Breakup
A political split between Vice-Governor Walter Alves and Governor Fátima Bezerra results in the departure of key appointed officials in Rio Grande do Norte.
Carnival 2026: MP recommends restricting mela-mela in RN city to protect rivers
The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte recommends restrictions on the traditional mela-mela festival in Guamaré during Carnival 2026 to protect local rivers.
Operation Secure Territory: 14 suspects linked to criminal factions arrested in Natal and Parnamirim
Security forces in Brazil have arrested 14 suspects associated with criminal factions in Natal and Parnamirim during a large-scale police operation.
Ceará military police officers arrested for shooting attack on councilwoman's house in RN
Two military police officers from Ceará were arrested for their involvement in a shooting attack on the house of a councilwoman in Caraúbas, Rio Grande do Norte.
Inmet warns of more heavy rains in Natal and 152 other cities in RN
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a warning for heavy rains affecting 153 municipalities in Rio Grande do Norte, including the capital, Natal.
28-Year-Old Man Dies During Electric Fence Installation in Rio Grande do Norte
An electric fence installation turned fatal for 28-year-old Francisco Leonardo Gomes in Porto do Mangue, Brazil, when he suffered an electric shock and later died at the hospital.
Senac-RN opens 1,700 free vacancies in in-person and distance courses
Senac in Rio Grande do Norte has announced the opening of 1,754 free spots for professional courses, both in-person and online.