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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.

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

A blind dog named Jack, rescued from a flood almost two years ago in Brazil, has finally found a new home after being in a municipal shelter.

A designer in Porto Alegre is under investigation for allegedly taking money from samba schools without delivering the promised Carnival costumes.

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.

A Brazilian councilor was fined 100,000 BRL for making xenophobic remarks about Bahian individuals rescued from slavery-like conditions.

The PP-RS party is struggling to define its political alignment for the 2026 elections amid internal divisions and competition for support between candidates.

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.

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

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.

A driver accused of fatally hitting three cyclists on RS-115 had consumed alcohol at local establishments shortly before the incident, according to police investigations.

A woman in Brazil has been convicted of fraud after creating a fictitious son to obtain a death pension for nearly 14 years.

Ottmar Schreiner passed away at home on his 100th birthday, remembered for his healthy lifestyle and community ties.

A new radar system that fines drivers for running red lights, known as 'Caetanos,' will begin operations in Porto Alegre, Brazil, as part of a traffic safety initiative.

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.

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.

A school director in Canoas, Brazil, lost R$ 144,000 in a scam where criminals impersonated Google employees to solicit false advertising services.

Forensics reveal that Silvana's cellphone was never in Gramado, contrary to her social media posts, suggesting a possible cover-up regarding her disappearance.

Isac Emanuel Ribeiro da Silva, the third cyclist involved in a tragic accident in Três Coroas, Brazil, passed away after succumbing to his injuries.

A truck driver was arrested in Porto Alegre for driving under the influence, found on the shoulder of BR-290 with empty beer cans in the cab.

Surveillance footage reveals the moments leading up to a fatal accident involving three cyclists in Brazil, resulting in the deaths of two women.

Two elderly individuals were killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a road in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Brazilian influencer Nego Di is shifting his focus to bodybuilding amidst ongoing legal challenges after being granted provisional release from prison.

A pet costume contest featuring dogs, a cat, and a chick took place in Bagé, Brazil, promoting traditional culture while supporting a charitable cause.

A group of surfers dressed in traditional gaucho attire, including hats and scarves, took on the waves at a beach in Imbé as part of the Verão Gaúcho festival.

Friends and family held a protest to honor two cyclists who were killed in a road accident, demanding justice and greater respect for cyclists.

A judge in Brazil has ordered the preventive arrest of a driver who fatally struck two cyclists while intoxicated.

A woman was found dead in Mostardas, Brazil, with police investigating the case as a potential femicide and searching for the main suspect, her partner.

A 32-year-old man was arrested in Giruá, Brazil, suspected of killing his dog, which was found dead in a ditch.

The body of former councilwoman Roseli Vanda Pires Albuquerque was buried in Rio Grande do Sul following her murder, with her ex-husband found dead at the scene as a suspect.

A community in Três Coroas, Brazil, mourns the tragic loss of two cyclists killed in a recent traffic accident, with emotional farewell ceremonies held over the weekend.

Maria Elizabeth de Oliveira, a 14-year-old girl from Passo Fundo, Brazil, is regarded as a popular saint after a tragic accident 60 years ago, during which she allegedly foretold her own death.

A 10-year-old boy was killed and his mother and sister injured in a shooting incident in Cristal, Brazil, with the perpetrator targeting the mother's boyfriend over a drug debt.

Strong rain affects the regions of Rio, Serrana, and Baixada; two cyclists were killed in RS, a judge made a mistake in court, Brazil and India made a significant minerals agreement, Iran's president asserts the country won't back down, and the US has military bases in 51 countries.

Heavy rainfall affected Rio, with Nova Iguaçu recording 94 mm in one hour, while two cyclists were killed by a hit-and-run driver in RS, and a judge's remarks in a sexual assault case sparked criticism.

Roseli Vanda Pires Albuquerque, a former councilwoman in Brazil, was murdered in her apartment, with her ex-husband identified as the prime suspect.

A driver has been arrested after hitting three cyclists on a highway in Três Coroas, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of two women and injuries to a man.

Roseli Vanda Pires Albuquerque, a former councilor and candidate for deputy in Brazil, was murdered in her apartment, with her ex-husband as the primary suspect.

Two cyclists were killed in a car accident on ERS-115 in Três Coroas, Rio Grande do Sul, early Saturday morning.

Restorers in Canoas, Brazil, are working on reconstructing a century-old piano that was damaged during a historic flood in May 2024.

Highway surveillance cameras and a lost license plate were instrumental in locating a driver who fled an accident that resulted in the deaths of two cyclists in Brazil.

A 30-year-old man died after being stabbed by his girlfriend in Lajeado, Brazil, with authorities investigating the possibility of self-defense.

A former councilwoman from Nova Prata, Roseli Vanda Pires Albuquerque, was murdered in her apartment, and her ex-husband, who was a suspect in the crime, was found dead at the scene.

Two cyclists died and one was seriously injured after being hit by a car on ERS-115 in Três Coroas, Brazil, and the driver fled but was later arrested.

Over 30,000 serious traffic violations in Rio Grande do Sul have expired, allowing offenders to avoid penalties, as the Federal Public Ministry investigates the lack of enforcement.

Forensic investigation of security footage has confirmed that a red car entered the residence of a missing woman twice on the day she disappeared.

Glaiton Avila da Silva, the Secretary of Citizenship and Social Assistance in Piratini, Brazil, is under investigation for allegedly invading his ex-girlfriend's home following the end of their relationship.

Two councilors from the São Gabriel City Council in Rio Grande do Sul were removed from their positions due to suspicions of embezzlement, as police executed search and seizure warrants.

A community dog named Mofadinho has been rescued in Taquari, Brazil, after being found with stab wounds, and police are investigating the incident as animal mistreatment.

A police officer, Cristiano Domingues Francisco, is being questioned in connection with the disappearance of three family members in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.