PL articulates neutral request to establish CPI on BRB and Master in Legislative Chamber
The PL party is working towards a neutral request for a Congressional Investigation (CPI) in Brasília to unite support from both left and right factions amidst ongoing political turmoil.
Motorcyclist killed while working in Curitiba; police investigate whether car was involved in a drag race
A motorcyclist named Guilherme Xavier de Almeida Rocha Lopes was killed in Curitiba when struck by a speeding car, and police are investigating the possibility of illegal street racing at the site.
Weather today in Rocha, Uruguay: the weather forecast for this Friday, March 20, 2026
The weather forecast for Rocha, Uruguay, predicts a maximum temperature of 26°C and a minimum of 18°C for March 20, 2026, with moderate winds.
Quaest in Maranhão: see scenarios for the Senate dispute in the 2026 elections
Poll results show Carlos Brandão, Roseana Sarney, and Roberto Rocha as leading candidates for the two Senate seats in Maranhão for the 2026 elections.
DF Government Copies Maluf's 90s Campaign on Construction
The Government of the Federal District in Brazil has released an advertisement mimicking former Mayor Paulo Maluf's campaign from the 1990s, highlighting construction initiatives amid political pressure.
Ibaneis' office moved R$ 43 million with suspicious fund, Coaf report indicates; opposition demands investigation
The office of the governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, was involved in suspicious financial transactions amounting to R$ 43 million related to a fund with ties to irregular activities.
The construction of the Mexinol plant in Topolobampo, Sinaloa begins in April: Rocha Moya
The construction of the Mexinol methanol plant in Topolobampo, Sinaloa, is set to begin on April 23, with an expected investment of approximately $3.3 billion and the creation of around 4,500 direct and indirect jobs.
New Board of the ACI Takes Office in Montes Claros
The new board of the ACI in Montes Claros took office on a Monday, with Dennison Caldeira Rocha assuming the presidency until 2029.
Executive launches book in Nova Friburgo about burnout and Dercum's Syndrome
Executive Jak Rocha is launching a book in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, focusing on her struggles with burnout and Dercum's Syndrome.
French doctor murdered and placed in suitcase in João Pessoa: what is known about the case
A 73-year-old retired French doctor named Chantal Etiennette was murdered by her Brazilian boyfriend, Altamiro Rocha, who was later found dead himself under suspicious circumstances in João Pessoa, Brazil.
Sérgio Rocha assumes the presidency of the Health Ethics Institute
Sérgio Rocha has been appointed as the new president of the Health Ethics Institute in Brazil, emphasizing ethical practices in the healthcare sector.
'DF has no managerial power': understand the decision that suspended the use of public lands to reinforce BRB's funds
A Brazilian court has ruled against using public lands as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasília, asserting that the government lacks managerial authority over the bank.
Justice grants injunction that prevents the use of public land as collateral for BRB loans
A Brazilian court has prohibited the use of public land as collateral for loans taken by the Bank of Brasília following a recent government bill allowing such actions.
DF Chamber has already shelved seven impeachment requests against Ibaneis in 2026; two are still pending
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has shelved seven of the nine impeachment requests against Governor Ibaneis Rocha, while two remain under review.
Body of man found after drowning in Botucatu river
A 35-year-old man's body was recovered from the Tietê River in Botucatu, São Paulo, following a drowning incident.
PL ignores CPI request for Master already presented and complicates investigation in the DF Chamber
The PL party has complicated the initiation of investigations into fraud involving the Master Bank by proposing a new CPI request that lacks sufficient support.
Venezuelan justice denies amnesty rights to Perkins Rocha, attorney of María Corina Machado
Venezuelan authorities have denied amnesty to Perkins Rocha, the attorney for opposition leader María Corina Machado, following his arrest after the 2024 presidential elections.
Images show woman’s boyfriend carrying body in suitcase; VIDEO
Security footage reveals Altamiro Rocha dos Santos transporting the body of his girlfriend, Chantal Etiennette, before being found murdered himself.
Agreement to purchase 2.8 million tons of corn in Sinaloa for the 2025-2026 cycle
A historic agreement guarantees the purchase of 2.8 million tons of corn for the 2025-2026 harvest in Sinaloa, ensuring commercial security for local producers.
VIDEO: scene of robbery with Globo actor causes Guard to interrupt recording in interior of SP
A scene being filmed for a scene in a Globo show in São Paulo was interrupted by local police who mistook the act for a real robbery.
Ibaneis says that the Serrinha do Paranoá area included in the BRB rescue package has no springs
Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the Federal District argues that the Serrinha do Paranoá area included in a financial rescue package for the Bank of Brasília does not contain springs, contrary to expert claims.
Ibaneis only signed a capitalization commitment for BRB after being warned that he could have his assets blocked
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, signed a capitalization commitment for BRB only after being warned of potential personal asset blocking due to financial instability in the bank.
FLIPO 2026 transforms the Recôncavo into the capital of literature and cinema
The 2026 Literary Fair of the Poet (FLIPO) in Castro Alves, Brazil, will celebrate literature and cinema from March 12 to 15, honoring filmmaker Glauber Rocha and exploring the theme of literature as a revolution.
'I have nothing to do with it,' says Ibaneis Rocha after operation targets leader of government in the DF
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, denies any involvement in an investigation concerning a nearly R$ 50 million lease fraud in the Education Secretariat.
Ibaneis Rocha: Opposition files another impeachment request for the governor of the Federal District in the Legislative Chamber
The opposition to Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the Federal District has filed a new impeachment request citing multiple charges related to fiscal mismanagement and the alleged misuse of public funds.
Master case and Bolsonaro’s root slate isolate Ibaneis in the DF, allies cite plan B for election
The Master case has isolated Governor Ibaneis Rocha, who is losing support for his Senate campaign in the Federal District due to a corruption scandal.
Young man dies in accident between car and motorcycle on Everaldo Martins highway, in Santarém
Seventeen-year-old Victor Emanuel Rocha Araújo died in a tragic accident involving a motorcycle and a rideshare car on a highway in Santarém, Brazil.
Student from Pará stands out in astronomy olympiad and advances to national selection
Eloísa Rocha, an 18-year-old student from Pará, has been selected to participate in the 2026 Astronomy and Astrophysics Selection Tournament after excelling in online exams.
Ibaneis’ office says it received only R$ 4 million of the R$ 38 million in fees sold to Reag in 2024
The law firm of Brasilia's governor, Ibaneis Rocha, reports receiving only R$ 4 million out of R$ 38 million owed in legal fees from a contract with Reag Investimentos.
PSB requests the removal of Ibaneis by the STF due to contract with fund linked to Master
The PSB party has requested the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil to remove Governor Ibaneis Rocha over alleged serious misconduct involving a law firm's financial dealings.
Ibaneis sanctions rescue plan for BRB after losses with Master
Governor Ibaneis Rocha sanctioned a rescue plan for the Bank of Brasília (BRB) following losses incurred from fraudulent assets of Banco Master.
Ibaneis sanctions law that authorizes the use of nine public properties to save BRB
Governor Ibaneis Rocha has sanctioned a law allowing the use of nine public properties to secure funding for the Bank of Brasília (BRB) amidst financial turmoil.
After breaking with Ibaneis, PL talks about establishing CPI of Master in the DF Chamber
The PL party has proposed a parliamentary inquiry to investigate operations between Banco Master and Banco de Brasília, following its split from the government of Ibaneis Rocha.
Bolsonaro's PL Breaks with Ibaneis and Proposes CPI on Master in the DF Chamber
The PL party has severed ties with Governor Ibaneis Rocha and proposed a parliamentary inquiry to investigate fraud related to Banco Master in the Federal District.
Ibaneis' office negotiated credits with Reag fund, investigated in the Master case; opposition demands investigation
The private law office of District Federal Governor Ibaneis Rocha signed a significant contract with the Reag Investments fund, which is under investigation related to dubious operations with Banco Master.
Man who killed wife and recorded video asking for forgiveness has preventive arrest ordered
Pedro Ubiratan de Oliveira has had his arrest changed from flagrant to preventive after killing his wife Thais Rodrigues Rocha de Oliveira in Praia Grande, São Paulo, and posting a video asking for forgiveness.
Cake inspired by Miss Brazil Martha Rocha becomes intangible cultural heritage
The Martha Rocha cake, inspired by the first Miss Brazil, has been officially recognized as intangible cultural heritage in Paraná.
Man accused of attempting to kill police officers in maritime confrontation is acquitted by Justice in SP
Felipi Macedo Rocha de Queiroz was acquitted of attempting to murder six police officers during a maritime clash in Santos, Brazil, but was convicted of other charges.
Man who killed wife and recorded video asking for forgiveness left daughters at grandmother's house before the crime
Pedro Ubiratan de Oliveira killed his wife Thais Rodrigues Rocha de Oliveira in Praia Grande, Brazil, after leaving their daughters at their grandmother's house, amidst previous domestic violence allegations.
Find out who the driver was who died in an accident on BR-153, between Gurupi and Cariri do Tocantins
Wanderli Rocha Silva, 37, died in a collision between a car and a truck on BR-153 in Brazil, with one other person seriously injured.
Ibaneis is expected to sanction the rescue project for BRB this week; understand the next steps
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, is expected to sanction a law aimed at supporting the Banco de Brasília (BRB) with significant financial measures.
Man kills wife and asks for forgiveness from family in video after the crime
A man named Pedro Ubiratan de Oliveira is arrested for the murder of his wife, Thais Rodrigues Rocha De Oliveira, in a beachside town in São Paulo, Brazil, after recording a video expressing remorse and discussing alleged infidelity.
Athlete from Jundiaí is Brazil's flag bearer at the Winter Paralympics: 'Unique experience'
Cristian Ribera from Jundiaí has been appointed as Brazil's flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, along with skier Aline Rocha.
Days before BC blocks Master purchase by BRB, Vorcaro said he was 'with the governor' coordinating 'war strategy'
Banker Daniel Vorcaro revealed plans of strategic meetings with the governor of the Federal District just days before the Central Bank rejected a significant acquisition involving his bank.
Vorcaro says he met with Ibaneis the week before BC vetoed Master’s purchase by BRB
Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, claims to have met with DF Governor Ibaneis Rocha to strategize on the negotiation for the BRB's acquisition of Banco Master, contradicting Rocha's previous statements on the matter.
Businessman cited in investigation of the president of FPF claims confusion and fears for security
Otávio Corrêa Alves, a businessman involved in a corruption investigation regarding the president of the FPF, asserts that there has been a misunderstanding related to a contract linked to the inquiry.
Fugitive sentenced to more than 33 years for 'Good Night, Cinderella' scam against the elderly is arrested in Rio
Elisangela Pereira da Rocha Andrade, known as Zanja, was arrested in Rio de Janeiro after being a fugitive since March 2025, convicted for a scam targeting the elderly.
Ibaneis dismisses appointees of base deputies who voted against the aid bill for BRB: 'Necessary actions were taken'
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, dismissed appointees from government-affiliated deputies who opposed a bill authorizing the transfer of public properties to the Bank of Brasília.
DF Chamber approves Ibaneis' project to assist BRB after losses with Master
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District approved a law to provide financial aid to the Bank of Brasília following its losses related to Banco Master.
Deputy from Ibaneis' base wants more information and says there is no consensus to approve project to 'save' BRB
A deputy allied with Governor Ibaneis Rocha has expressed a need for more information and indicated a lack of consensus regarding a proposed law aimed at supporting the Banco de Brasília (BRB) with significant financial implications.