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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two more holes opened in streets of São José dos Campos raise concern

Recent openings of two more holes in São José dos Campos streets are raising concerns over infrastructure issues in the city.

Feb 26 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Insufficient and Dirty Restrooms, Grated Blocks, and Reduced Cellphone Theft: What Went Right and Wrong at São Paulo's Street Carnival in 2026

The 2026 São Paulo street carnival saw significant crowds and safety improvements, but struggled with sanitation and overcrowding issues.

Feb 25 • 07:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Global Newspapers: Sanitation Crisis on the USS Ford and Its Sailors Want to Resign

The USS Gerald Ford carrier is facing severe sanitation issues, leading to frustrated sailors who are contemplating resigning due to the prolonged deployment and associated hardships.

Feb 22 • 08:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chemical Bathroom Costume Becomes Protest at Olinda Carnival

A creative costume designed as a chemical bathroom highlighted sanitation issues during the Olinda Carnival, sparking discussions about the adequacy of public facilities for revelers.

Feb 17 • 23:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

For the 2nd consecutive day, SP City Hall's booth faces sewage problems at Anhembi

For the second consecutive day, the São Paulo City Hall's booth at the Anhembi Sambadrome faced sewage overflow issues during the carnival parades.

Feb 15 • 05:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union At a Glance Water Security Is a Strategic, Development, Peace, and Climate Issue

The 39th Assembly of the African Union emphasizes the importance of water security as fundamental to development and climate issues, especially given the statistics of millions lacking access to water and sanitation.

Feb 13 • 14:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Residents in areas with Carnival blocks in São Paulo report chaos due to lack of portable toilets

Residents and business owners around Carnival block hotspots in São Paulo are frustrated with the lack of adequate sanitation facilities, turning streets into open bathrooms.

Feb 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanitary Surveillance issues 21 fines to food trucks on beaches in Guarujá, SP

Sanitary authorities in Guarujá, Brazil, have fined food trucks at beaches for various health code violations during the ongoing Summer Operation.

Feb 12 • 11:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sanitation, evidence, and the cost of denialism

The article discusses the challenges of sanitation infrastructure in Brazil, highlighting issues related to denialism and the inefficiency within the state-run model.

Feb 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

SNAI claims it is improving food and infrastructure in response to health issues in the Litoral Penitentiary

The National Comprehensive Care Service for Adult Inmates and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI) has addressed concerns regarding health conditions and habeas corpus requests at Litoral Penitentiary, asserting ongoing improvements in living conditions.

Feb 8 • 03:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is the public in Pakistan forced to steal sewer covers?

The Pakistani public is increasingly compelled to steal sewer covers due to severe issues in city management, prompting the government to implement strict laws to curb the theft and improve sanitation.

Feb 6 • 16:57 UTC

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