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Crime & Justice

Federal Police seize half a ton of cocaine and arrest five men in São Luís

The Federal Police seized half a ton of cocaine and arrested five men during an operation in São Luís, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 22:00 UTC
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National & Local

Bus Drivers' Strike Suspended and Buses Return to Circulate in São Luís on Tuesday (17)

The bus drivers' strike in São Luís has been suspended, allowing public transportation to resume operations starting Tuesday morning after a negotiation between labor representatives and transportation companies.

Mar 16 • 20:55 UTC
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National & Local

Senai-MA opens 50 free spots for plumbing installer course in São Luís

Senai-MA has announced 50 free spots for a plumbing installer course aimed at low-income individuals in São Luís.

Mar 16 • 16:19 UTC
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National & Local

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

Federal Police seizes illegal weight loss pens at São Luís Airport

The Federal Police seized illegal weight loss pens containing tirzepatide at São Luís International Airport, which were being transported without sanitary authorization.

Mar 16 • 12:56 UTC
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National & Local

Partial Strike Reaches 4th Day and Urban Buses Remain Stationary in São Luís

Urban bus drivers in São Luís continue a partial strike into its fourth day, with no resolution in sight for their wage dispute.

Mar 16 • 10:35 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Streets and avenues of São Luís are flooded after rain hit the region this Sunday (15)

Heavy rainfall on Sunday (15) caused significant flooding in several streets and avenues of São Luís, Brazil, affecting traffic and residents.

Mar 15 • 20:29 UTC
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National & Local

Partial bus strike in São Luís reaches its 3rd day this Sunday

A partial bus strike in São Luís, Brazil, has entered its third day with no agreement in sight between workers and employers over delayed salary adjustments.

Mar 15 • 10:39 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Dump truck loaded with debris overturns near São Luís airport

A dump truck loaded with debris overturned near São Luís airport, blocking part of the road; no injuries have been reported yet.

Mar 14 • 23:06 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of participating in robbery in São Luís; elderly couple was assaulted during the robbery

A suspect has been arrested in São Luís, Brazil, linked to a robbery where an elderly couple was assaulted and valuables worth over R$ 60,000 were stolen.

Mar 14 • 19:07 UTC
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National & Local

Historical heritage of São Luís suffers accelerated degradation; more than 100 old buildings are at risk

More than 100 historic buildings in São Luís, Brazil, are at risk of collapse due to accelerated degradation and neglect, raising concerns among local residents.

Mar 14 • 18:30 UTC
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National & Local

Accident on highway kills motorcyclist in the interior of SP

A motorcyclist died in an accident on the Luís Augusto de Oliveira highway in São Carlos, SP, on the night of Friday, the 13th.

Mar 14 • 15:36 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspect in the death of the prison officer in Matinha is arrested in São Luís

A 31-year-old man suspected of involvement in the murder of prison officer Domingos Macau Ferreira has been arrested in São Luís, Brazil.

Mar 14 • 15:32 UTC
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National & Local

Sequence of crimes includes attempted robbery with homicide, kidnapping and assaults in Greater São Luís

A series of violent crimes occurred in Greater São Luís, Brazil, involving attempted robbery with homicide, kidnapping, and armed assaults, prompting police investigations.

Mar 14 • 13:52 UTC
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National & Local

Woman gives birth inside firefighters' gym in São Luís

A woman successfully gave birth to a baby girl in a firefighter training center in São Luís, Brazil, on a recent Friday night, with both mother and child reported to be in good health.

Mar 14 • 13:03 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Court condemns Caixa and three construction companies for environmental damages in the Mato Grosso Residential in São Luís

The Federal Court in Brazil has found Caixa Econômica Federal and three construction firms liable for environmental damages caused during the construction of the Mato Grosso Residential project in São Luís.

Mar 14 • 11:05 UTC
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National & Local

Partial bus strike in São Luís enters its 2nd day without a forecast for resuming activities

The bus strike in São Luís has continued into its second day with no indication of when services will resume, affecting many commuters.

Mar 14 • 10:32 UTC
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National & Local

Lack of urban buses in São Luís hampers commuting and daily routine of passengers

The strike by bus drivers in São Luís has caused significant disruptions to public transport, leaving many passengers struggling to navigate the city without urban buses.

Mar 14 • 00:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man suspected of robbing a financial institution arrested in operation in São Luís

A man suspected of being involved in a bank heist in São Luís was arrested during a police operation.

Mar 13 • 20:33 UTC
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National & Local

Victim recounts moments of despair in bus accident on the Washington Luís Highway in the interior of SP: 'Everyone started screaming'

A victim of the bus accident involving a truck on the Washington Luís Highway in Brazil recounted the panic during the incident, which left 13 people injured.

Mar 13 • 20:16 UTC
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National & Local

Partial bus strike affects daily life and users face difficulties to move around São Luís

A partial bus strike in São Luís, Brazil, has disrupted public transport and forced thousands of commuters to find alternative ways to reach their destinations.

Mar 13 • 17:53 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested for suspected rape of his stepdaughter in São José de Ribamar, near São Luís

A man has been arrested on suspicion of repeatedly sexually abusing his stepdaughter in São José de Ribamar, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 15:43 UTC
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National & Local

Uber launches option for female users to choose trips with female drivers in São Luís

Uber has introduced a new feature in São Luís, Brazil, allowing female users to select rides exclusively with female drivers.

Mar 13 • 14:46 UTC
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National & Local

Procon bans gas pumps at a gas station on Avenida dos Holandeses for fuel irregularities

Procon has shut down the fuel pumps at São Marcos gas station in São Luís due to irregularities found in the gasoline quality.

Mar 13 • 13:00 UTC
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National & Local

Partial strike leaves São Luís without urban buses after delay in payment to drivers

A partial strike by bus drivers in São Luís has halted urban bus operations due to wage payment delays, while semi-urban services remain mostly unaffected.

Mar 13 • 09:40 UTC
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National & Local

After federal police search against Maranhão blogger, Minister Flávio Dino says his movements were being illegally monitored

Minister Flávio Dino claims that his movements in São Luís, Maranhão, were illegally monitored, following a federal police operation against blogger Luís Pablo connected to allegations of persecution.

Mar 12 • 22:17 UTC
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National & Local

‘Mission Refuge’ premieres in cinemas in São Luís; see the schedule

The film ‘Mission Refuge’ premieres in São Luís cinemas, featuring an ex-hitman who confronts his past to save an orphaned girl.

Mar 12 • 19:54 UTC
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National & Local

Maranhão Court Convicts Ride-hailing Companies to Organize Airport Embarkation in São Luís

A court in Maranhão has ordered ride-hailing companies Uber, 99, and InDrive to create and organize specific embarkation and disembarkation points at São Luís International Airport.

Mar 12 • 18:36 UTC
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National & Local

Irregular Medications and Electronics Seized During Inspection at São Luís Airport

The Federal Police seized irregular medications and electronics at Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport in São Luís during a routine inspection.

Mar 12 • 17:26 UTC
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National & Local

SENAI opens 85 vacancies for free qualification courses in São Luís; see how to enroll

SENAI is offering 85 free vocational training positions in São Luís, Brazil, for various courses including computer operator, industrial electrician, and confectioner.

Mar 12 • 15:52 UTC
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National & Local

World Kidney Day marks the beginning of prevention and screening actions in São Luís; see the schedule of services

World Kidney Day will kick off a series of health education activities and chronic kidney disease screening in São Luís, Brazil.

Mar 12 • 14:46 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Lawyer reported by daughter for abuse is arrested on suspicion of producing sexual content with minors in MA

A lawyer in São Luís, Brazil, was arrested for allegedly producing sexual content involving minors after being reported for sexual abuse by his daughter.

Mar 12 • 14:17 UTC
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National & Local

Change in musical taste threatens São Luís as the capital of reggae

A federal recognition of São Luís as the national capital of reggae is jeopardized by a drastic decline in the genre's popularity among young residents.

Mar 12 • 14:03 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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National & Local

Maranhense startups present projects at the Inova Maranhão event in São Luís

The Demoday PISIM 2025 showcased 67 startups concluding their incubation cycle and launched the PISIM 2026 edition in São Luís, Brazil.

Mar 11 • 20:32 UTC
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National & Local

Iphan approves the recognition of the Image of Saint Boniface in São Luís

The Iphan has approved the recognition of the Image of Saint Boniface in São Luís, Brazil, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance.

Mar 11 • 18:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Justice determines that beauty salons in São Luís, sued by the Public Ministry, respond about sanitary irregularities

The court has ordered eleven beauty salons in São Luís to respond to allegations of sanitary irregularities and safety violations within 72 hours.

Mar 11 • 15:46 UTC
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National & Local

SET announces temporary reduction of bus fleet in São Luís after increase in diesel prices

The bus fleet in São Luís is set for temporary reduction due to a significant increase in diesel prices by approximately 25%.

Mar 11 • 11:38 UTC
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National & Local

Fallen post by a micro-bus causes a motorcycle accident and leaves two injured in São Luís

Two men were injured after crashing into a fallen post on Avenida dos Africanos in São Luís, Brazil, caused by a micro-bus that lost control.

Mar 11 • 10:52 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of abusing and impregnating his own 11-year-old sister in São Luís

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in São Luís, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing and impregnating his 11-year-old sister.

Mar 10 • 16:25 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Pile-up involving four vehicles recorded on the Via Expressa in São Luís

A pile-up involving four vehicles occurred on the Via Expressa in São Luís on Monday morning, causing traffic delays but no serious injuries.

Mar 9 • 18:41 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man shot to death in the street in the Cidade Olímpica neighborhood in São Luís

A man named Jherfferson Assunção Lira was shot dead in the street during the early hours of Monday in São Luís, Brazil.

Mar 9 • 15:42 UTC
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National & Local

ATMs of a bank agency are broken on Avenida dos Holandeses, in São Luís

All three ATMs of a Bradesco agency were found broken in São Luís, Brazil, likely in an attempt to access cash.

Mar 9 • 15:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Court maintains the arrest of suspect who assaulted a young woman on a bus in São Luís

A court in Maranhão has upheld the arrest of Jardiel Ribeiro Costa, who is accused of assaulting a young woman on a city bus.

Mar 7 • 23:14 UTC
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National & Local

‘Zero Debt’ offers discounts to settle overdue debts in São Luís and 38 more cities in MA

The ‘Zero Debt’ initiative in Maranhão allows consumers in São Luís and 38 other cities to renegotiate overdue debts with special discounts and conditions from July 9 to July 13, 2026.

Mar 7 • 12:19 UTC
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National & Local

Retired police officer prevents robbery on Litorânea Avenue in São Luís; suspect is shot and arrested

A retired police officer intervened during an attempted robbery on Litorânea Avenue in São Luís, resulting in the suspect being shot and arrested.

Mar 7 • 11:21 UTC
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National & Local

Young woman is assaulted in the face by a man inside a bus in São Luís; police investigate the case as robbery

A young woman was assaulted by a man on a bus in São Luís, Brazil, leading to his arrest as the police investigate the incident as a robbery.

Mar 6 • 20:30 UTC
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National & Local

1926: W. Lu�s signals desire for a paulista to succeed him as President

Washington Luís, though yet to govern Brazil, hints at his desire for a Paulista successor following the 1930 presidential election.

Mar 6 • 20:00 UTC
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National & Local

'Livramento', says singer Latino after bus accident on highway in the interior of SP

Singer Latino expressed gratitude for his and his team's survival after a bus accident on the Washington Luís Highway in Brazil.

Mar 6 • 14:03 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Trio arrested after robbing app driver on MA-201; victim jumped from moving car during the robbery

Three men were arrested after robbing an app driver while he was on the MA-201 highway in São Luís, Brazil, with the victim escaping by jumping from the moving vehicle.

Mar 6 • 12:06 UTC

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