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VIDEO: App driver loses control of car and invades house in São Francisco neighborhood, São Luís

An app driver lost control of his car and crashed into a house in the São Francisco neighborhood of São Luís, Brazil, causing significant property damage but no injuries.

Mar 16 • 15:05 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Family accuses police of killing builder with rifle shot during action at funk party in SP

The family of Francisco das Chagas Fontenele claims that the police killed him with a rifle shot during an operation at a funk party in São Paulo.

Mar 16 • 13:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Builder was shot in the south zone of SP when leaving home to work, says daughter

Francisco Fontinelle, a 56-year-old builder, was shot and killed by police in São Paulo while leaving home for work, according to his daughter.

Mar 16 • 13:12 UTC
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National & Local

CBF and Gilmar Mendes' son attempt to empty football clubs meeting

CBF representatives, including Francisco Mendes, son of Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes, are reportedly trying to undermine a key assembly of the FFU in São Paulo, despite club confirmations for attendance.

Mar 15 • 19:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Men are arrested in investigation into homicide in São Francisco; body found in a remote location

Two men have been arrested in São Francisco, Brazil, during an investigation into a homicide that occurred earlier this year.

Mar 14 • 17:10 UTC
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National & Local

What is an intermittent creek and why did its bed 'rebirth' in the Sertão of Piauí; VIDEO

A video capturing the re-emergence of the Boa Vista creek in the rural community of Peixe, Piauí, has gone viral, celebrating the joy of local residents after an eight-month dry spell.

Mar 14 • 07:04 UTC
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National & Local

House affected by fire in São Francisco neighborhood, Caruaru; VIDEO

A fire destroyed a first-floor residence in the São Francisco neighborhood of Caruaru, Brazil, with no injuries reported as the residents were not home at the time.

Mar 13 • 23:14 UTC
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National & Local

'Women in Agriculture': event discusses the role of women in the agribusiness of the São Francisco Valley

An event titled 'Women in Agriculture' is set to take place in Petrolina, Brazil, to highlight the role of women in agribusiness on International Women's Day.

Mar 12 • 11:35 UTC
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National & Local

Debate on the future of grapes in the São Francisco Valley is open for registration in Petrolina

Registration is now open for the XVIII Debate on Viticulture in the São Francisco Valley, set to take place on March 21 in Petrolina, aiming to address current challenges and innovations in grape production.

Mar 11 • 14:28 UTC
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National & Local

Facape promotes a free lecture on agribusiness management in Petrolina

Facape is hosting a free lecture focusing on agribusiness management strategies, aimed at students and professionals in the field.

Mar 11 • 10:53 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Fight over loud music may have motivated homicide in Pirapora; suspect was arrested on a ranch by the banks of the São Francisco River

A loud music dispute likely led to a homicide in Pirapora, Brazil, where a 46-year-old man confessed to killing a 37-year-old victim.

Mar 10 • 15:53 UTC
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National & Local

Man is shot dead in Belém do São Francisco

A 42-year-old man named Sandro, also known as 'Sandrinho', was shot dead in the Alto do Bom Jesus neighborhood of Belém do São Francisco, Brazil, after a dispute with neighbors.

Mar 9 • 11:32 UTC
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National & Local

4-year-old child drowns in the São Francisco River at the border of Sergipe and Alagoas

A 4-year-old boy drowned in the São Francisco River between the municipalities of Brejo Grande (SE) and Piaçabuçu (AL) in Brazil.

Mar 8 • 18:21 UTC
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National & Local

Energy company and regulatory agency are sued over reduced flow of the São Francisco River

The Brazilian federal prosecutor's office has filed a lawsuit against a major energy company and a regulatory agency due to inadequate water flow management of the São Francisco River.

Mar 6 • 16:34 UTC
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National & Local

Elderly man goes missing while retrieving fishing net in the São Francisco River and is found dead

An elderly man who went missing while retrieving a fishing net from the São Francisco River in Brazil has been found dead by rescue teams.

Mar 6 • 12:31 UTC
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National & Local

Motorcyclist dies after losing control of the vehicle in Canindé de São Francisco

A motorcyclist died after losing control of their vehicle on the SE-230 highway in Canindé de São Francisco, Brazil.

Mar 5 • 19:31 UTC
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National & Local

1-year-old baby suffers burns on hands after touching wall in daycare in Northern SC

A one-year-old baby suffered hand burns after touching an external wall at a daycare in São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina.

Mar 3 • 17:25 UTC
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National & Local

Teenager drowns in reservoir in the rural area of Belém do São Francisco

A 14-year-old boy, Paulo Fernando, drowned in a reservoir in Belém do São Francisco, prompting condolences from local authorities.

Mar 3 • 11:01 UTC
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National & Local

Francisco Marengo Street has one car stolen per week and leads ranking; see most targeted streets in São Paulo

Francisco Marengo Street in Tatuapé, São Paulo, has the highest car theft rate in the city, with an average of one vehicle stolen each week last year.

Mar 3 • 07:15 UTC
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National & Local

Itinerant Public Ministry serves riverside communities in Northern MG

The Itinerant Public Ministry of Minas Gerais will provide services to riverside communities along the São Francisco River from March 2 to 13.

Mar 2 • 17:24 UTC
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National & Local

Heavy rains reduce water production and may affect supply in 12 cities in Sergipe

Heavy rains in the São Francisco River basin have decreased water treatment production in Sergipe, impacting the water supply to 12 municipalities.

Mar 2 • 10:32 UTC
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National & Local

Body of woman who died after car was swept away during rain at the border of Sergipe and Alagoas is buried

The body of Solange Lima da Silva, who died when her car was swept away by floodwaters, was buried in Canindé de São Francisco, while search efforts for her husband, Elian Caetano Torres, continue.

Mar 1 • 21:06 UTC
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National & Local

Highway collapses and is closed after heavy rains at the border of Sergipe and Alagoas

The AL-225 highway between Canindé de São Francisco and Piranhas was closed after heavy rainfall caused it to collapse, with emergency services assessing the situation.

Feb 28 • 13:22 UTC
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National & Local

Ibama seizes 'communal' monkey known as Mochila in RS; entity explains risks of domestication

The Brazilian environmental agency Ibama seized a 'communal' monkey named Mochila in São Francisco de Assis, sparking protests from locals who regarded the animal as a city mascot.

Feb 28 • 12:21 UTC
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National & Local

More than 20 students from Candeias are not attending classes in 2026 due to lack of transportation to São Francisco de Paula

Over 25 students from rural communities in Candeias, Brazil, have been unable to attend school due to transportation issues with the neighboring municipality of São Francisco de Paula.

Feb 26 • 20:19 UTC
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National & Local

1926: King of Italy awards decoration to industrialist Francisco Matarazzo

The King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele III, has awarded the Grand Cord of the Crown to Francisco Matarazzo, an Italian immigrant in São Paulo, recognizing his contributions as a prominent industrialist.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
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National & Local

Heavy rain causes flooding and leaves family homeless in Canindé de São Francisco

Heavy rainfall in Canindé de São Francisco has led to significant flooding and left at least one family homeless.

Feb 26 • 10:26 UTC
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National & Local

Univasf opens registrations for 149 remaining slots in 12 face-to-face courses

The Federal University of São Francisco Valley (Univasf) has opened a public call for 149 remaining vacancies in 12 face-to-face undergraduate courses that were not filled by the Sisu 2026 waiting list.

Feb 26 • 10:10 UTC
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National & Local

Study points to the possibility of transposing the São Francisco River to cities in the semi-arid region of Piauí

A study indicates that the São Francisco River could be transposed to provide water to semi-arid cities in Piauí, benefiting around 600,000 residents.

Feb 25 • 18:55 UTC
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National & Local

Justice suspends education selection process in São Francisco de Itabapoana

The justice system has temporarily suspended the simplified selection process for hiring in the municipal education network of São Francisco de Itabapoana due to a legal challenge regarding insufficient registration time.

Feb 24 • 15:28 UTC
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National & Local

Treasurer investigated for diverting millions from municipal health to make online gambling bets in RO

A city treasurer in São Francisco do Guaporé, Brazil, has been suspended for allegedly misappropriating millions from the municipal health department for online gambling.

Feb 23 • 21:22 UTC
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National & Local

Cultural Practices and Proper Nutrition Aid in Controlling the Leafhopper

Effective management practices and cultural techniques are essential for controlling the leafhopper pest affecting fruit growers in Brazil's Vale do São Francisco region.

Feb 23 • 12:46 UTC
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National & Local

Presence of the sharpshooter in the São Francisco Valley challenges grape producers

The presence of sharpshooters in the São Francisco Valley poses significant challenges to local grape producers due to its detrimental effects on crop yield and the ongoing issues it creates throughout the growing cycles.

Feb 23 • 12:46 UTC
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National & Local

Confronting the Leafhopper Requires Management Strategies on Three Fronts

The article discusses the importance of integrated strategies for managing leafhopper infestations in fruit production in the Vale do São Francisco region of Brazil.

Feb 23 • 12:45 UTC
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National & Local

Prosecutor's Office charges former Secretary of Agriculture of SP for alleged illegal increases in rural program

The São Paulo Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against former Agriculture Secretary Francisco Matturro and current deputy Ricardo Lorenzini for allegedly authorizing illegal price increases for companies responsible for road construction in rural areas.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
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National & Local

Applications open for public competition for professor at Univasf

Applications are now open for a public competition for professors at the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, offering 45 vacancies across various academic fields.

Feb 19 • 15:22 UTC
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National & Local

Priest convicted of rape in Rondônia is arrested in Serra Gaúcha after celebrating mass

A 56-year-old priest was arrested in São Francisco de Paula, Brazil, after a court-issued warrant for his conviction of vulnerable rape was executed following a mass he celebrated.

Feb 19 • 12:04 UTC
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National & Local

Have you heard of rhubarb? Full of nutrients and appreciated by fine dining, this plant is only cultivated by one family in Brazil

The only rhubarb producers in Brazil, the Muller family from São Francisco de Paula, cultivate this nutrient-rich plant and supply it to high-end gastronomy across the country.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
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National & Local

Sergipe registers two drownings during Carnival

Two young men lost their lives due to drowning in Canindé de São Francisco, Sergipe, during the Carnival period as confirmed by the Fire Brigade.

Feb 18 • 16:46 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested for assaulting woman and violating protective order in São Francisco

A man in São Francisco, Brazil, was arrested for domestic violence after violating a protective order by assaulting his ex-partner.

Feb 16 • 15:16 UTC
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National & Local

19-Year-Old Dies Drowning in Canindé de São Francisco

Witalo Carlos de Aragão, a 19-year-old, drowned in the São Francisco River near Canindé de São Francisco.

Feb 15 • 21:41 UTC
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National & Local

Exotic table grapes, with imported genetics, are a big bet from the São Francisco Valley

Exotic table grape varieties, such as Cotton Candy and Sweet Black, are gaining popularity among Brazilian vineyard growers in the São Francisco Valley, primarily aimed at the international market.

Feb 14 • 20:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Butcher who stabbed colleague over job dispute in SC coast is sentenced

A butcher in São Francisco do Sul was sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for stabbing a colleague due to a job dispute.

Feb 12 • 17:24 UTC
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National & Local

Brazilian wins award in Germany for AI research in diagnosing mental disorders

Francisco Rodrigues from the University of São Paulo has been awarded the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Prize in Germany for his AI-based research in diagnosing mental disorders.

Feb 12 • 15:37 UTC
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National & Local

Military Prosecutor denounces captain and corporal of the PM for the death of sergeant from Franca, SP, inside the barracks

The Military Prosecutor's Office has formally charged Captain Francisco Laroca and Corporal Fabiano Rizzo for the murder of Sergeant Rullian Ricardo da Silva within a police military barracks in São Paulo.

Feb 12 • 08:02 UTC
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National & Local

See the order of the samba school parades in SP for carnival 2026

The order of the samba school parades for São Paulo's Carnival 2026 has been announced, detailing performances from February 7 to 15.

Feb 12 • 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

Decomposing body found on Univasf campus; police investigate

The decomposing body of a woman has been found on the campus of the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (Univasf) in Petrolina, Pernambuco, prompting an investigation by local police.

Feb 11 • 11:34 UTC
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National & Local

Suspect of feminicide arrested in Serra Gaúcha after weekend of searches; couple was from Paraíba

A man suspected of feminicide was arrested in Serra Gaúcha after he allegedly killed his partner, Ianca Soares Diniz, in São Francisco de Paula.

Feb 9 • 19:51 UTC
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Crime & Justice

30-year-old woman is killed in São Francisco de Paula; crime suspect is at large

A 30-year-old woman, Ianca Soares Diniz, was found dead in her home in São Francisco de Paula, Brazil, with the prime suspect, her partner, currently evading capture.

Feb 7 • 23:15 UTC
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National & Local

Social action offers free health services and legal assistance in Rio Branco

A social initiative in Rio Branco, Brazil, is providing free health and legal services to approximately 500 residents in the São Francisco neighborhood.

Feb 7 • 17:10 UTC

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