Inspection finds expired products and sterilization failures in salons in São Luís following action by MP-MA
Health inspections in São Luís uncovered expired products and sterilization failures in beauty salons after an investigation by the Maranhão Public Ministry.
In 72 hours, more than half of the expected rainfall for March fell in Grande Ilha
In just three days, the Grande Ilha region of Brazil received over half the expected rainfall for March, prompting weather alerts and causing flooding in various areas.
Residents of Coroado neighborhood complain of water leak for over a month on street in São Luís
Residents of the Coroado neighborhood in São Luís have been suffering from a water leak for more than a month, causing extensive damage and inconvenience.
Two people are arrested and restricted-use material is seized in police operation in São Luís
Two individuals were arrested and a stockpile of restricted-use weapons was seized during a police operation in São Luís, Brazil.
Maranhão Court orders improvements at City Market after vendors' demands
The Maranhão Court has mandated improvements in the City Market of São Luís to enhance working conditions for vendors following complaints.
Works on Washington Luís Highway cause 8 km of congestion in the interior of SP, says police
Roadworks on Washington Luís Highway have created an 8-kilometer traffic jam in São Paulo state.
Court prohibits São Luís from making new temporary hires for the education network
A court in Maranhão has prohibited the municipality of São Luís from conducting new selection processes for temporary teaching positions due to a civil action from the Public Ministry of Maranhão.
MP-MA takes action against 11 beauty salons in São Luís, highlighting serious sterilization failures and health risks
The Public Prosecutor's Office of Maranhão has initiated legal action against 11 beauty salons in São Luís due to serious sanitation and health risks.
Clandestine motorcycle dismantling site found in São Luís; more than 20 motorcycles seized with signs of tampering
A clandestine motorcycle dismantling site was discovered in São Luís, Brazil, where over 20 motorcycles showing signs of tampering were seized, and three men were arrested.
Police investigate man and woman who set fire to store in São Luís
Authorities are investigating a man and woman suspected of deliberately setting fire to a store in São Luís, Brazil, after security footage captured their actions leading up to the incident.
Man arrested suspected of sexually abusing a young woman in the Vila Brasil neighborhood, São Luís
A 31-year-old man was arrested in São Luís, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing an 18-year-old woman in the Vila Brasil neighborhood.
March begins with heavy rains in Greater São Luís; flooding reported in several areas
Severe rainfall in Greater São Luís on March 2 has caused significant flooding and traffic disruptions across various neighborhoods.
1926: Party points out irregularities in the presidential election in SP
The Youth Party reported multiple irregularities in the presidential election held in São Paulo, where intoxicated individuals allegedly interfered with electoral monitors.
VIDEO: Pole catches fire on BR-135 in São Luís; no one is injured
A utility pole caught fire on BR-135 in São Luís, causing material damage but no injuries.
Washington Luís Highway Overpass is Closed in Mirassol for Works; See Alternative Routes
The Washington Luís Highway overpass in Mirassol will be closed from March 2 to March 16 for pedestrian safety improvements.
Fire hits two houses and a store's warehouse in São Luís; no one was injured
A fire in São Luís affected two homes and a warehouse of a home goods store on Saturday, with no injuries reported.
Death of Dennis Carvalho: remember the soap opera that recreated the Rio of the early 20th century in Petrópolis and São Luís and won an Emmy; photos
Dennis Carvalho, a Brazilian actor and director known for his work on the Emmy-winning soap opera 'Lado a Lado,' passed away at the age of 78.
VIDEO: Fire outbreak recorded inside supermarket in the Germany neighborhood, São Luís
A fire outbreak occurred in the kitchen area of the Mateus Supermarket in the Germany neighborhood of São Luís, but was quickly controlled with no reported injuries.
Three men are shot dead in Greater São Luís; two deaths in Cidade Olímpica and one in Jardim Tropical
Three men were shot dead in Greater São Luís, Brazil, with indications that the murders were executions linked to criminal gangs.
HPV vaccination campaign begins in São Luís
A multivaccination campaign against HPV has started in São Luís, targeting adolescents aged 15 to 19.
Police Officer Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Killing Man During Traffic Dispute After Show in São Luís
Military police officer Paulo Maiks Mendes Facuri has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Enildo Penha Mota following a traffic dispute.
Pedestrian is hit by cyclist on SP-310 and is in serious condition in the interior of SP
A pedestrian is in serious condition after being hit by a cyclist on the Washington Luís Highway (SP-310) in São Carlos, Brazil.
Police Officer and Prison Assistant Arrested Suspected of Involvement in Shooting that Hit Woman in the Greater São Luís
A police officer and a prison assistant were arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a woman in Greater São Luís.
Drug depot closed in downtown São Luís and man arrested in the act
A drug storage facility in downtown São Luís, Brazil, was shut down by police, leading to the arrest of a man for drug trafficking.
Residents complain about bad smell at Lagoa da Jansen; specialists point out causes
Residents and visitors to Lagoa da Jansen in São Luís, Brazil, are complaining about a strong bad smell due to potential issues like low water circulation, organic matter decomposition, and illegal sewage discharge.
Arrested suspect in the bus fire in the rural area of São Luís
A man has been arrested in connection with the burning of a bus in São Luís, Brazil, which was set ablaze to demand improvements for local communities.
Samba Gathering 'The Way It Was Before' Reaches Its 3rd Edition and Supports the Batucando Esperança Institute
The samba gathering 'The Way It Was Before' is returning for its third edition, aiming to support the Batucando Esperança Institute and celebrate traditional samba music in São Luís, Brazil.
Attack that killed a young man at a school in Greater São Luís has characteristics of execution, says SSP
A young man was shot dead and his father wounded in a school in São Luís, Brazil, with authorities labeling the incident as a possible execution.
Young man providing services at school is shot dead in Greater São Luís; father is shot and teacher dies after heart attack
A young man was shot dead while providing services at a school in São José de Ribamar, with his father also injured, and a teacher dying from a heart attack after learning of the incident.
Police summons 500 people to return stolen cell phones in São Luís
The Maranhão Civil Police summoned 500 individuals to return stolen cell phones as part of a recovery program in São Luís.
VIDEO: Mototaxi driver arrested suspected of delivering drugs in São Luís; he had marijuana, ecstasy, and mushrooms
A mototaxi driver in São Luís was arrested for allegedly delivering drugs, including marijuana and ecstasy, as part of a trafficking operation in the area.
Man invades, assaults, kidnaps and keeps woman in private detention inside her own home in MA
A man in São Luís, Brazil, has been arrested after invading a woman's home, assaulting her, and attempting to drug her.
Youth shot dead in Vila Vitória, rural area of São Luís
A young man named Erick Clay Coelho Andrade was shot dead in the rural area of Vila Vitória, São Luís, Brazil, as he visited a friend.
'Kambalacho do Ritmo' and 'Show Feras' are champions of groups A and B of the traditional blocks in the Carnival of São Luís 2026
The traditional block 'Kambalacho do Ritmo' won the Group A title in the 2026 Carnival of São Luís, while 'Show Feras' emerged as the champion in Group B.
Império Serrano wins its first title and is crowned champion of the samba schools of Carnival 2026 in São Luís
Império Serrano has won its first title as champion of the samba schools in Carnival 2026 held in São Luís, Maranhão.
New report points to 17 inappropriate bathing spots in Greater São Luís
A new report indicates that 17 locations in Greater São Luís are not suitable for swimming due to health and environmental concerns.
MA Public Prosecutor's Office opens inquiry to investigate failures in collective transportation in São Luís
The Maranhão Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an inquiry to investigate potential violations of users' rights in the urban collective transportation system of São Luís.
'I fought at all costs to save myself,' says nurse after falling into ex-husband's ambush in São Luís
A nurse in Brazil recounts her harrowing experience of surviving an attempted femicide by her ex-husband, who was later arrested after turning himself in.
Serious accident with a truck, car, and van closes Washington Luís highway in the interior of SP
A serious accident involving a truck, car, and van has closed the direction to São Paulo on the Washington Luís highway in Araraquara, Brazil.
Fire Hits Mattress Factory in São José de Ribamar, in Greater São Luís
A fire at a mattress factory in São José de Ribamar caused significant damage and destroyed up to 90% of its products, although there were no injuries reported.
Suspect of Attempting to Murder Nurse is Arrested After Turning Himself in at the Women's Police Station in São Luís
Rômulo Sousa Coimbra was arrested after turning himself in for the attempted murder of his ex-wife Sarah Julia Melo in São Luís, Brazil.
Man with records for robbery and bodily injury is arrested after being caught on CIOPS cameras with a firearm
A 25-year-old man in São Luís, Brazil, was arrested after being captured on security cameras handling a firearm, despite his previous convictions for robbery and bodily injury.
Boat Capsized and Remained Over Victims Who Died in Accident at the Border of MG and SP, Says Businessman
A boat accident at the border of Minas Gerais and São Paulo resulted in the deaths of six out of fifteen people aboard when the boat capsized and trapped the victims under it.
Historic construction wall collapses after rain, toppling posts in downtown São Luís
A historic wall collapsed in downtown São Luís, Brazil, after a sudden rainstorm, causing damage to nearby properties and power outages.
Justice decrees preventive detention of suspect of attempting to kill nurse in São Luís; he remains at large
A judge has ordered the preventive detention of a suspect in the attempted murder of a nurse in São Luís, Brazil, with the suspect currently on the run.
Samba Parades feature two nights celebrating tradition, spirituality, and female empowerment
The Samba Parades in São Luís highlighted traditional and creative performances, drawing thousands to the Passarela do Samba.
Ex-husband is suspected of stabbing nurse after claiming daughter had a fever to lure her in São Luís
A nurse in São Luís was attacked by her ex-husband who lured her under false pretenses, leading to a police investigation of the attempted feminicide.
Motorcyclist dies in serious accident on a highway in the interior of São Paulo
A motorcyclist was killed in a severe accident on the Washington Luís Highway in Rio Claro, São Paulo.
SENAI-MA opens positions for training in the bakery sector in São Luís
SENAI-MA is offering a bakery training course in São Luís, with classes starting February 25th.
Expresso Rei de França, former 1001, gathers employees to propose voluntary agreements in light of financial crisis
Employees of Expresso Rei de França met to discuss voluntary separation agreements due to the company's financial crisis, impacting bus services in São Luís.