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Rio Preto achieves 2nd place in national basic sanitation ranking

São José do Rio Preto has been recognized as the second best city in Brazil for basic sanitation, according to the ranking released by Instituto Trata Brasil.

Mar 22 • 21:10 UTC
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National & Local

Expansion of the fitness market transforms city into a hub for manufacturing gym equipment

São José do Rio Preto in Brazil is emerging as a key manufacturing hub for gym equipment, driven by a significant increase in fitness-related businesses and a growing market demands.

Mar 22 • 11:01 UTC
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National & Local

'Animals are suffering,' says truck driver of vehicle carrying calves hit by car driven by drunk driver

A truck carrying calves overturned in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, after being hit by a drunk driver, leading to the suffering and death of many animals during the rescue operation.

Mar 21 • 23:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Businessman falls for fake bank manager scam and loses over R$ 63,000

A businessman in São José do Rio Preto lost over R$ 63,000 after being scammed by someone posing as a bank manager.

Mar 21 • 15:17 UTC
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National & Local

Truck Hit by Car Overturns on the Edge of Highway, Calves Get Trapped in the Cargo Area

A truck overturns on a highway in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, after being hit by a car, leading to several deaths among transported calves.

Mar 21 • 12:43 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police seize about two tons of illegally sourced copper in Rio Preto

Civil Police seized a large quantity of illegally sourced copper in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, amounting to approximately two tons.

Mar 20 • 21:39 UTC
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National & Local

34 years after crime, woman reports uncle for child sexual abuse: 'I grew up with this fear inside me'

A 41-year-old woman from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has come forward 34 years after being sexually abused by her uncle as a child, detailing the long-lasting impacts of the trauma on her life.

Mar 20 • 10:15 UTC
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National & Local

Santa Therezinha Maternity Hospital Restricts Visits After Increase in Covid and Influenza Cases

Santa Therezinha Maternity Hospital in Brazil has implemented visitor restrictions due to a rise in Covid-19 and influenza cases.

Mar 19 • 21:31 UTC
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World

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful from Recife in a speech at the Vatican; VIDEO

Pope Leo XIV addressed Brazilian faithful from Recife and São José do Rio Preto during his general audience at the Vatican, thanking them for their presence and urging them to be steadfast witnesses of the Gospel.

Mar 19 • 19:17 UTC
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National & Local

Faithful from Rio Preto participate in audience at the Vatican and receive message from Pope Leo XIV: 'Witnesses of the Gospel'

Faithful from São José do Rio Preto participated in a General Audience at the Vatican, where Pope Leo XIV emphasized living the Gospel in daily life.

Mar 19 • 17:19 UTC
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National & Local

Cartoon by award-winning Orlandeli recalls Caldeirão do Diabo and Homem-Andorinha on the anniversary of Rio Preto

Walmir Orlandeli creates a cartoon to celebrate the 174th anniversary of São José do Rio Preto, highlighting the city's dynamic transformation and personal memories.

Mar 19 • 15:04 UTC
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National & Local

Chef creates a small cake inspired by cuiabana sausage to celebrate the 174th anniversary of Rio Preto; see recipe

A chef from São José do Rio Preto has created a small cake inspired by local cuiabana sausage to celebrate the city's 174th anniversary.

Mar 19 • 11:36 UTC
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National & Local

The Swallow Flight in a City in the Interior of São Paulo Inspired the Lyrics of a Sertanejo Classic Recorded by Trio Parada Dura

The sighting of swallows in São José do Rio Preto inspired a classic sertanejo song written by Alcino Alves in 1985, coinciding with the city's 174th anniversary of emancipation.

Mar 19 • 10:00 UTC
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National & Local

Rio Preto 174 years: see what is open and what is closed on the municipal holiday

São José do Rio Preto celebrates its 174th anniversary with changes in public service hours during the municipal holiday.

Mar 18 • 22:11 UTC
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National & Local

New ordinance requires hospitals and clinics in Rio Preto to report serious patient reactions to weight loss pens

A new municipal ordinance mandates that hospitals and clinics in São José do Rio Preto report severe reactions from patients using weight loss pens to the Health Secretary.

Mar 18 • 21:30 UTC
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National & Local

Thieves climb wall and break store wall with sledgehammer to steal perfumes in Rio Preto

Thieves in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, were arrested for breaking into a cosmetics store to steal perfumes using a sledgehammer.

Mar 18 • 14:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Retired woman reports desperation after falling victim to a scam involving a fake bank manager and noticing a loss of R$ 50,000: 'They took out loans'

A 73-year-old retired woman from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, became a victim of a scam involving a fake bank manager, resulting in a loss of R$ 50,000 due to unauthorized loans taken out in her name.

Mar 18 • 10:26 UTC
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National & Local

Residents report wooden bridge in precarious condition in Rio Preto, Campos

Residents in Rio Preto, Campos dos Goytacazes, have raised concerns about the precarious state of a wooden bridge which is vital for accessing their region.

Mar 17 • 16:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Women are beaten for 2 hours inside their home over a debt in Rio Preto

Two women were brutally beaten for two hours in their home in São José do Rio Preto due to a small drug debt.

Mar 17 • 14:32 UTC
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National & Local

Organiquê: Rio Preto receives its first smart masterplan

The Organiquê smart masterplan, introduced by Citz Desenvolvimento Imobiliário, aims to blend modern urban life with nature while promising improved quality of life in Rio Preto, Brazil.

Mar 17 • 13:16 UTC
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National & Local

How a popsicle stick bridge can support over 430 kg? Understand the concepts of engineering

A group of five students from São José do Rio Preto constructed a popsicle stick bridge capable of supporting over 430 kg, highlighting key engineering principles.

Mar 17 • 10:25 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Scam in garage: number of victims doubles to 60; police execute search warrants against businessman

The number of victims filing complaints against a garage owner in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has doubled to over 60 amid allegations of unauthorized car financing and misappropriation, with losses totaling R$ 3 million.

Mar 16 • 15:06 UTC
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Crime & Justice

More than 60 wild birds seized in Rio Preto in operation against illegal online sales

The environmental police seized 66 illegally kept wild birds in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, revealing the cruelty in their treatment and the illegal online trade.

Mar 16 • 13:45 UTC
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National & Local

Roberto Lopes de Souza, former mayor of Rio Preto, dies at 81

Roberto Lopes de Souza, the former mayor of São José do Rio Preto in Brazil, passed away at the age of 81, with the city declaring three days of official mourning.

Mar 14 • 19:52 UTC
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National & Local

Four people are injured after a car collided with another and overturned on the BR-153 in Rio Preto

Four individuals were injured in a car accident involving two vehicles on the BR-153 highway in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, early Saturday morning.

Mar 14 • 17:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Retiree loses R$ 54,000 after being convinced by fake bank manager to grant remote access to his cell phone

A 55-year-old retiree in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, was scammed out of R$ 54,000 by a fraudster posing as a bank manager, who convinced him to give remote access to his cellphone.

Mar 14 • 14:28 UTC
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National & Local

Students go viral by building a bridge with popsicle sticks capable of supporting over 430 kg: 'Really extraordinary'

Five Brazilian engineering students gained viral fame after constructing a popsicle stick bridge that can support over 430 kilograms during a strength test.

Mar 14 • 11:00 UTC
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National & Local

Installation of cameras required for the internationalization of the Rio Preto airport is completed

The installation of cameras at São José do Rio Preto Airport necessary for its internationalization has been completed, allowing for potential international flights during the Copa Libertadores.

Mar 13 • 22:24 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: father uses stroller to cross muddy streets on a rainy day to take children to the bus stop for school

A father used a stroller to navigate muddy streets in São José do Rio Preto to take his children, including one with autism, to a bus stop for school.

Mar 13 • 18:10 UTC
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National & Local

Motorcycle shop is robbed in São José do Vale do Rio Preto; criminals steal jewelry from the owner

A motorcycle shop was robbed in São José do Vale do Rio Preto, Brazil, with thieves stealing jewelry from the owner while leaving the motorcycles untouched.

Mar 13 • 15:17 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Son tells police he attacked mother with machete and abandoned her in the pool after she took his clothes off the clothesline; woman had arm amputated

A 26-year-old man attacked his mother with a machete in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, leading to her arm amputation and severe injuries after a domestic dispute.

Mar 13 • 14:50 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Victim of garage owner in Rio Preto reports loss of R$ 36 thousand in scam: 'I did not receive payment'

A victim of a garage owner in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, claims to have lost R$ 36,000 in a scam involving fraudulent vehicle sales.

Mar 13 • 10:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

See what is known and what is still to be clarified about the death of the pregnant woman, 19, found in her home bathroom in the interior of SP

Authorities are investigating the death of a 19-year-old pregnant woman, Vitória Gabrieli Amaral Lima, found dead in her home bathroom in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

Woman dies from bacterial meningitis in Rio Preto

A woman in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has died from bacterial meningitis, marking the first such death in the area this year.

Mar 12 • 22:17 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Owner of vehicle garage is suspected of defrauding at least 30 clients

The owner of a vehicle garage in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, is suspected of defrauding at least 30 clients through unauthorized auto financing and improper notarizations.

Mar 12 • 19:36 UTC
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National & Local

Mother says pregnant woman found dead in bathroom sought medical attention at least twice in the interior of SP: 'My heart is shattered'

A 19-year-old pregnant woman was found dead in her home bathroom in São José do Rio Preto, and her mother claims she sought medical care at least twice due to pelvic pain leading up to the tragedy.

Mar 12 • 19:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police investigate the death of a 19-year-old pregnant woman in a bathroom at home in the interior of SP

A 19-year-old pregnant woman was found dead in her home bathroom in São José do Rio Preto, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Mar 12 • 15:15 UTC
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National & Local

Pickup truck crashes into bakery after collision at intersection in downtown Rio Preto

A pickup truck crashed into a bakery following a collision with another vehicle in downtown São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, resulting in the destruction of the bakery's facade and two hospitalizations.

Mar 12 • 12:14 UTC
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National & Local

Truck overturning causes congestion on highway in the interior of SP

The overturning of a truck caused significant traffic congestion on the Washington Luís highway in São José do Rio Preto, SP.

Mar 11 • 21:36 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Scammer Pretends to Be Bank Manager and Makes Sales Representative Lose R$ 25,000 from Company Account

A scammer impersonated a bank manager, leading a sales representative in São José do Rio Preto to lose R$ 25,000 from her company's account.

Mar 11 • 17:04 UTC
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National & Local

Rio Preto resumes in-person sales of blue area tickets after 8 months restricted to kiosks and apps

After eight months of limiting parking ticket sales in São José do Rio Preto to kiosks and applications, officials have restored in-person ticket sales.

Mar 10 • 22:17 UTC
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National & Local

Woman's body set on fire and assaulted by boyfriend in the interior of SP

A 36-year-old woman was set on fire and assaulted by her boyfriend during a fight in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, leading to his arrest.

Mar 10 • 11:52 UTC
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National & Local

Araçatuba and Rio Preto Regions Register Over 40,000 Hoaxes to Military Police Emergency Phones in 2025

The Military Police in Araçatuba and São José do Rio Preto regions in Brazil recorded more than 40,000 false emergency calls in 2025, primarily affecting public safety and resource allocation.

Mar 10 • 10:24 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police seizes R$ 58,000 in cash and weapons in operation against disarmament

The Civil Police seized approximately R$ 58,000 in cash and various firearms during an operation targeting illegal arms trade in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.

Mar 9 • 19:11 UTC
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National & Local

Child counselor requests investigation against secretary of Rio Preto for alleged payment offer for political proximity

A child counselor in São José do Rio Preto has requested an investigation into a city secretary for allegedly offering payment to gain political proximity to the current administration.

Mar 9 • 17:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman arrested suspected of setting fire to her husband in Rio Preto

A woman was arrested in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, on suspicion of setting her husband on fire following claims of domestic abuse.

Mar 9 • 16:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Elderly man loses over R$ 200,000 after falling for fake lawyer scam in interior São Paulo

A 72-year-old man from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil lost over R$ 200,000 in a scam involving a fake lawyer.

Mar 8 • 17:36 UTC
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National & Local

Motorcyclist has motorcycle stolen after stopping on avenue in Rio Preto to urinate

A 48-year-old motorcyclist in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, was assaulted and had his motorcycle stolen while he stopped on the street to urinate.

Mar 8 • 15:06 UTC
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National & Local

Rio Preto Academy Offers Free Training in Self-Defense Techniques for Women

A gym in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, is offering free self-defense training for women in honor of International Women's Day.

Mar 8 • 14:10 UTC
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National & Local

100% Female Orchestra Created in Interior SP and Performs First Concert on Women's Day: 'Expand Opportunities', Says Creator

A new 100% female orchestra has been established in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, to enhance female representation in concert music, making its debut on International Women's Day.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC

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