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National & Local

Almost 3 days after 'explosion' that opened crater in Consolação, no authority explained the cause of the accident

Approximately 68 hours after an explosion opened a crater in São Paulo, officials have yet to clarify the cause of the incident.

Mar 3 • 22:54 UTC
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National & Local

City Hall of SP invites residents to choose new urban furniture; PHOTOS

The City Hall of São Paulo is inviting residents to participate in the selection of new urban furniture prototypes on display until March 29.

Mar 3 • 22:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of sexually assaulting four children at home in the interior of São Paulo

A man has been arrested in Conchal, São Paulo, suspected of sexually assaulting four children aged between 7 and 10 years, as reported by the Civil Police.

Mar 3 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cantareira begins March at a new level, but reservoirs in Greater SP remain restricted

The Cantareira system, which supplies water to around half of the São Paulo metropolitan area, started March at a higher level than February, moving from a restriction to an alert level, though restrictions are still in place for the Greater São Paulo area.

Mar 3 • 21:49 UTC
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National & Local

Megashows on Paulista: promoters ask the Superior Council of the MP to block agreement with the City Hall of SP

A group of public prosecutors in São Paulo is urging the Superior Council of the Public Ministry to reject an agreement with the city government allowing large music events on Avenida Paulista due to concerns over noise pollution.

Mar 3 • 21:29 UTC
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National & Local

Aracaju Fishing Terminal is auctioned at the Stock Exchange

The Aracaju Public Fishing Terminal was sold at auction in São Paulo, allowing BPJ Distribuidora LTDA a 20-year concession to modernize and operate the facility.

Mar 3 • 21:23 UTC
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National & Local

Man applies 'stranglehold' and steals vehicle from victim during purchase and sale negotiation in Panorama

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Monte Castelo, São Paulo, for assaulting another man and stealing his vehicle during a sale negotiation in Panorama.

Mar 3 • 21:02 UTC
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National & Local

Print shows that PM lieutenant colonel claimed to have access to and control over the social networks of wife found dead

A print of a conversation reveals that a military police lieutenant colonel claimed to have access and control over his wife's social media before she was found dead under suspicious circumstances.

Mar 3 • 21:00 UTC
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National & Local

Police investigate the disappearance of a 45-year-old businessman in the interior of SP

Police are investigating the disappearance of a 45-year-old businessman from Pilar do Sul, SP, whose charred car was found days after he was last seen.

Mar 3 • 20:56 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Couple arrested for drug trafficking and the sale of fake medical certificates in Santo Antônio de Posse

A couple was arrested in Santo Antônio de Posse, São Paulo, for drug trafficking and the sale of fake medical certificates following a police operation.

Mar 3 • 20:50 UTC
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National & Local

Municipal pool invaded and machinery house robbed on the coast of SP

A municipal pool in Mongaguá, São Paulo, was invaded and its entire electric wiring was stolen, leaving the facility without power.

Mar 3 • 20:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Association studies how the Vacation Law can be applied

The Association of Employees in Commerce in São Paulo is developing a project to present to the National Labor Council for the regulation of the newly established Vacation Law.

Mar 3 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaristas go to the USA to meet Eduardo and coordinate a name for the Senate of SP

A group of Bolsonaristas will visit the USA to meet with ex-deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro to discuss candidates for the Senate race in São Paulo.

Mar 3 • 20:00 UTC
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National & Local

Hyundai announces expansion of the factory in the interior of SP to produce a new car in Brazil

Hyundai plans to expand its factory in Piracicaba, São Paulo, to produce a new car model set to launch in 2026 as part of a broader $1.1 billion investment in Brazil.

Mar 3 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Check the results of the Mega-Sena contest 2979 starting at 9 PM this Tuesday (3)

The Mega-Sena lottery contest 2979 will take place on Tuesday at 9 PM, with an estimated jackpot of R$ 160 million.

Mar 3 • 19:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lucas Pavanato proposes to replace racial quotas with social ones in SP contests

Councilman Lucas Pavanato has introduced a bill in São Paulo to replace racial quotas in public contests with social quotas based on economic vulnerability.

Mar 3 • 19:37 UTC
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National & Local

'Father' of axé, Luiz Caldas participates in free chat and performs two shows in a busy week at Sesc

Luiz Caldas, a key figure in axé music, engages in public discussions and performances at Sesc in São Paulo from March 4 to 6.

Mar 3 • 19:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Women attempt to smuggle drugs hidden in their bodies and are arrested in prisons in the interior of SP

Four women were caught attempting to smuggle drugs hidden in their bodies during searches at prisons in São Paulo, Brazil, and were detained last weekend.

Mar 3 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cirque du Soleil to perform in São Paulo and Curitiba in the second half of the year

Cirque du Soleil will perform in São Paulo and Curitiba in the second half of this year with its show 'Alegría - In A New Light.'

Mar 3 • 18:33 UTC
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National & Local

Almodóvar proves he is an essential filmmaker with a retrospective in SP

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar is celebrated in São Paulo with a retrospective that showcases his influential work, highlighting his latest film, 'The Room Next Door.'

Mar 3 • 18:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Young woman threatened with rape by freshman requests protective measure in the coastal area of São Paulo

A young woman in Santos, Brazil, has sought urgent protective measures against a freshman who threatened her with rape after she declined sexual relations.

Mar 3 • 17:37 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Mancha Alviverde will pay R$ 2 million in compensation to the family of a Cruzeiro fan killed in an ambush in SP

Mancha Alviverde has agreed to pay R$ 2 million to the family of José Victor Miranda, a Cruzeiro fan killed during a violent ambush in São Paulo.

Mar 3 • 17:28 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Mar 3 • 17:20 UTC
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National & Local

Reservoir levels in Greater São Paulo improve but do not reach normalcy, and restrictions will continue

Recent rains have improved reservoir levels in Greater São Paulo, but they still fall short of normal levels, leading to continued water distribution restrictions.

Mar 3 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Retired prosecutor Fernando da Costa Tourinho Filho dies at 99

Fernando da Costa Tourinho Filho, a retired prosecutor, passed away at the age of 99 in São Paulo, Brazil.

Mar 3 • 16:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government raises R$ 102 thousand in auction of fishing terminals in SP and SE

The Brazilian federal government collected R$ 102.1 thousand in an auction of fishing terminals held in São Paulo and Sergipe.

Mar 3 • 15:54 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Ex-player Piá arrested in Sumaré for the fifth time; see history

Former football player Piá has been arrested for the fifth time in Sumaré, Brazil, due to a police operation related to an open arrest warrant for fraud in betting.

Mar 3 • 15:38 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspect of being part of a gang that scams business owners in the coast of SP arrested

A suspect linked to a gang extorting business owners in São Paulo's coastal region has been arrested following police operations.

Mar 3 • 15:34 UTC
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National & Local

IF-SP in São José dos Campos opens registrations for reserve list in two courses

The São José dos Campos campus of the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo (IF-SP) has opened registrations for a reserve list in chemistry and mathematics courses due to low enrollment numbers.

Mar 3 • 15:27 UTC
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National & Local

Students from Nova Friburgo travel to SP to compete in the National Robotics Tournament

Fourteen students from Nova Friburgo are heading to São Paulo to participate in a national robotics competition involving over 2,000 students from across Brazil.

Mar 3 • 15:16 UTC
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National & Local

Fuvest releases the first waiting list for the 2026 entrance exam

The Fuvest has announced the first waiting list for the 2026 entrance exam for the University of São Paulo, with candidates required to complete registration promptly.

Mar 3 • 15:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Driver Arrested with 3.4 kg of Drugs Hidden in Gift Box on Fernão Dias Highway

A 26-year-old driver was arrested with over 3 kg of drugs concealed in a gift-wrapped box on the Fernão Dias highway in Vargem, São Paulo.

Mar 3 • 15:00 UTC
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National & Local

Residents of SP mobilize to help flood victims in MG; see where to make donations

Residents and organizations in Greater São Paulo are collecting donations for the municipalities in Minas Gerais affected by heavy rains, which have displaced approximately 8,500 people.

Mar 3 • 14:26 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Attempted robbery ends with suspect shot near the US consulate in SP

An attempted robbery near the US consulate in São Paulo resulted in a suspect being shot by police.

Mar 3 • 14:21 UTC
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National & Local

Taking care of a child with a mental disorder can consume up to half of the income, says Unifesp; free Unicef channel gives support to young people

A study by the Federal University of São Paulo reveals that families caring for a child with mental disorders may spend up to 50% of their income on related costs.

Mar 3 • 14:12 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Colonel requests leave after police officer wife is found dead with gunshot wound to the head, says police

Colonel Geraldo Leite Rosa Neto has requested leave from the Military Police following the suspicious death of his wife, police officer Gisele Alves Santana, who was found with a gunshot wound to the head.

Mar 3 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How is the memorial of Mamonas Assassinas, inaugurated this week

A memorial for the band Mamonas Assassinas, who died in a plane crash 30 years ago, was inaugurated in Guarulhos, São Paulo, with family members present and special tributes including seeds to grow jacaranda trees alongside their ashes.

Mar 3 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In re-election campaign, head of MP-SP calls for 'decent salary' amid debate on super salaries

The head of the São Paulo Public Ministry calls for adequate salaries for public prosecutors during his re-election campaign as discussions continue about regulating excessive salary benefits for legal professionals.

Mar 3 • 13:12 UTC
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National & Local

Civil Police investigate the death of a 34-year-old man in Caraguatatuba

The Civil Police in Brazil are investigating the murder of a 34-year-old man named Lucas Lopes dos Santos in Caraguatatuba, São Paulo, after an assault occurred.

Mar 3 • 13:03 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Fugitive from Justice in São Paulo for bodily injury arrested in Barra Mansa

A 35-year-old man wanted for bodily injury was arrested in Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, during a police patrol.

Mar 3 • 13:00 UTC
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National & Local

Explosion in Consolação: City Hall activates Cetesb to analyze soil and discover the source of gas found in gallery

The São Paulo City Hall has requested an analysis of the soil from Cetesb following an explosion caused by an unidentified gas beneath Rua da Consolação.

Mar 3 • 12:54 UTC
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National & Local

São Paulo records a record number of feminicides for January with 27 deaths

January was the deadliest month on record for women in São Paulo, with 27 feminicides reported.

Mar 3 • 12:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Police seize 96 cell phones, a gun, tablets, revolver, and ammunition in Paraisópolis

São Paulo police seized several illegal items from a residence in the Paraisópolis favela, including 96 cell phones, a revolver, and ammunition.

Mar 3 • 12:27 UTC
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National & Local

SP group targeted in operation after internet car sales scams against residents of Cuiabá

A group suspected of conducting online car sales scams against residents of Cuiabá was targeted in a police operation in São Paulo.

Mar 3 • 12:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Who is the woman found dead on the Imigrantes? Police are working to identify the victim with signs of violence

Police in São Paulo are investigating the death of a woman found with signs of violence on the Imigrantes highway.

Mar 3 • 11:53 UTC
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National & Local

Public Ministry opens investigation into scheme that led to dismissals in the Tourism Secretariat and in SPTuris; prosecutor requests police investigation

The São Paulo Public Ministry has initiated an investigation into allegations of favoritism involving dismissed members from the Municipal Tourism Secretariat and SPTuris.

Mar 3 • 11:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police Officer Found Dead: Autopsy Report Reveals Gunshot to the Right Side of the Head

An autopsy report has found that Brazilian police officer Gisele Alves Santana died from a gunshot wound to the right side of her head, raising suspicions about the nature of her death.

Mar 3 • 11:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

President of the FPF becomes target of inquiry for suspected money laundering and ideological falsehood

Reinaldo Carneiro Bastos, the president of the São Paulo Football Federation, is under investigation for alleged money laundering, management fraud, and ideological falsification ahead of the federation's upcoming elections.

Mar 3 • 11:14 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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Crime & Justice

PM seizes weapons, drugs, and over 70 cell phones during operation in Paraisópolis, South Zone of SP

During a police operation in Paraisópolis, São Paulo, authorities seized over 70 cell phones, weapons, and drugs linked to criminal activities.

Mar 3 • 10:31 UTC

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