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National & Local

VIDEO: driver loses control of the steering wheel and flips car in Cuiabá

A driver lost control of her vehicle and flipped it over in Cuiabá, Brazil, in the morning hours of Friday.

Mar 21 • 21:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Train in Paraná receives reconstructed locomotive worth $1 million

The Serra Verde Express in Brazil has introduced a newly reconstructed locomotive for its scenic train route between Curitiba and Morretes, marking a $1 million investment in the country's leading tourist railway operation.

Mar 21 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Conservation Center in Araçoiaba da Serra Celebrates the Birth of a Black Lion Tamarin

The birth of the first black lion tamarin cub of 2026 at a conservation center in Araçoiaba da Serra, Brazil, marks a significant event for the survival of this critically endangered species.

Mar 21 • 18:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gastronomic Route in Aglomerado da Serra: Discover the Project that Explores the Delicacies of the Largest Slum in BH

A new project highlights the rich culinary traditions of Aglomerado da Serra, the largest slum in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, by offering tours to explore local eateries.

Mar 21 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Due to abusive prices, Procon fines more than half of gas stations in a city in Serra Gaúcha; gasoline reached R$ 6.69

In response to abusive fuel prices, Procon has fined over half of the gas stations in Bento Gonçalves, Brazil, with prices for gasoline and diesel displaying significant increases.

Mar 20 • 14:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two recycling centers are closed by the city hall amid a rat infestation in Serra Gaúcha; see VIDEO

The city of Bento Gonçalves has closed two recycling centers for 15 days due to a rodent infestation and is taking measures to control the situation.

Mar 20 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former mayor of Americana and current Secretary of Education of Taboão da Serra sentenced to return R$ 276,000 from daycare construction

Diego De Nadai, the former mayor of Americana, and Luciano Corrêa, the current Secretary of Education of Taboão da Serra, have been ordered to repay R$ 276,600 to public coffers due to irregular payments made for daycare construction in 2011.

Mar 19 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of renting firearm for committing crimes in the interior of SP

A man was arrested in Araçoiaba da Serra, SP, on suspicion of renting firearms to commit crimes.

Mar 19 • 15:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mason mistaken for rapist after rumor and shot 19 times by two criminals in Serra

A mason in Serra, Brazil was killed in a violent act of mistaken identity after being falsely accused of being a rapist.

Mar 19 • 15:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office files the first complaint of torture at the Via Laietana police station in Barcelona

The Barcelona Prosecutor's Office has archived the first complaint of torture related to crimes against humanity at the Via Laietana police station, admitting that activist Blanca Serra was a victim but unable to identify the perpetrators.

Mar 19 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Màrius Serra stands by the reader in ‘The Misunderstanding’

Màrius Serra's new novel 'The Misunderstanding' explores the tangled past of characters linked to Joan Ferrer and the impact of seemingly minor life events on their experiences.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mantiqueira de Minas attracts visitors with olive oil, wellness, and rural tourism

The cities of Delfim Moreira and Maria da Fé in Serra da Mantiqueira are attracting tourists with their stunning nature, cool climate, and potential as a hub for biodynamic olive oil production.

Mar 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TRE-BA takes itinerant action for biometric data collection, electoral domicile transfer, and other services to cities in the interior

The Regional Electoral Court of Bahia (TRE-BA) is providing mobile electoral services to the municipalities of Amélia Rodrigues and Pé de Serra.

Mar 18 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Classes canceled after fire incident at school in Serra; auditorium had to be evacuated urgently

Classes were canceled at Colégio Estadual Farroupilha in Serra, Brazil, due to a fire incident that required urgent evacuation of students.

Mar 18 • 19:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Rat infestation scares residents of city in Serra Gaúcha; animals damaged sidewalk

Residents of Bento Gonçalves are alarmed by a rat infestation that has led to significant property damage and concerns for public health.

Mar 18 • 12:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal guards are investigated for crimes of torture, extortion, and trafficking in Serra

Nine municipal guards in Serra, Brazil, are under investigation for torture, extortion, and drug trafficking, following police raids at their homes.

Mar 17 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Alice case: girl was shot to death after a collision between the criminals' car and the family's car, in Serra; order came from prison

The investigation into the shooting death of 6-year-old Alice Rodrigues, which occurred during a violent attack linked to organized crime, has concluded with multiple indictments, including those of a gang leader currently imprisoned.

Mar 17 • 19:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Jose Manuel Albesa, new CEO of Puig with Marc Puig as Executive President

Jose Manuel Albesa has been appointed as the new CEO of Puig while Marc Puig remains as Executive President, with Miquel Àngel Serra also being named as CFO.

Mar 17 • 17:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Much More Than a Beach: The Curious Destination in Brazil That Attracts with Its Wines and Sparkling Wines, and Italian Heritage

Bento Gonçalves in Brazil's Serra Gaúcha offers a unique travel experience with its premium wines, Italian heritage, and lush nature, attracting more Argentine tourists.

Mar 17 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver dies after crashing into the rear of a truck on a highway in Araçoiaba da Serra

A driver died after colliding with the rear of a truck on the SP-270 highway in Araçoiaba da Serra, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 20:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nature Museum reaches 180,000 visitors in Serra da Capivara

The Nature Museum in Serra da Capivara has celebrated a significant milestone by attracting 180,000 visitors since its opening in 2019.

Mar 16 • 18:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Argentine reacts to robbery inside his own house and is beaten in Serra

A 64-year-old Argentine man was beaten during a robbery in his home in Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oversized Load Passes Through the Serra das Araras This Sunday

An oversized load will transit through the Serra das Araras in Brazil, leading to road closures to ensure motorist safety.

Mar 13 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Old Serra of Tamoios is completely closed after a landslide over the track

The Old Serra of Tamoios road was completely closed due to a landslide impacting traffic towards Caraguatatuba.

Mar 13 • 14:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Benidorm is nearing an agreement with the owners of Serra Gelada to pay them 350 million in compensation

Benidorm is on the verge of an agreement to pay the owners of Serra Gelada €350 million in compensation related to a long-standing urban planning conflict.

Mar 13 • 08:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wine season in Serra Catarinense opens with the 12th Altitude Harvest

The Serra Catarinense officially kicked off the grape harvest season in March with the opening of the 12th Altitude Harvest of Santa Catarina, marking a major enotourism festival in Brazil.

Mar 12 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman investigated in operation against money laundering scheme of drug trafficking shot at in Serra

A businessman investigated in a money laundering operation linked to drug trafficking was shot at while returning home in Serra, Brazil.

Mar 12 • 13:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expired Beef Tripes Since 2017 and Nearly 8 Tons of Food: Operation Seizes Improper Food in Serra do RS

An operation in Farroupilha, Brazil, led to the seizure of nearly eight tons of improper food items, including meat products that had been expired since 2017.

Mar 12 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

14-Year-Old Girl is Kidnapped, Raped, Forced to Drink Alcohol, and Burned in Serra

A 14-year-old girl in Serra, Brazil, was kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and subjected to severe domestic abuse before being rescued by the police.

Mar 11 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Laboratory suspected of tampering with tests is investigated in Tangará da Serra

A laboratory in Tangará da Serra, Brazil, is under investigation for allegedly tampering with laboratory tests, prompting a police crackdown and examination of evidence.

Mar 11 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck falls into a gorge and leaves three people injured in Serra das Araras, Piraí

A truck fell into a gorge in Serra das Araras, Piraí, injuring three people.

Mar 11 • 11:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 1.1 million bidding for vegetable production becomes the target of investigation in MT

An investigation has been opened by the Mato Grosso State Audit Court into a R$ 1.1 million bidding process for agricultural inputs in Tangará da Serra.

Mar 10 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver rescued after getting head trapped between steel of overturned car in MT

A man was rescued after getting his head trapped in the wreckage of his overturned car in Tangará da Serra, Brazil.

Mar 10 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck carrying over 3,000 chickens overturns on Serra de Botucatu and blocks part of the Marechal Rondon highway

A truck transporting over 3,000 chickens overturned on the Marechal Rondon highway in Brazil, blocking traffic but leaving the driver unharmed.

Mar 10 • 13:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pedestrian dies after being hit by a truck on the Raposo Tavares Highway in Araçoiaba da Serra

A pedestrian in Araçoiaba da Serra, Brazil, died after being struck by a truck on the Raposo Tavares Highway.

Mar 10 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice dismisses police chief accused of promoting criminal organization in Itapecerica da Serra

A police chief in Itapecerica da Serra, Brazil, has been dismissed from public office for allegedly promoting a criminal organization, alongside two businessmen who have been placed under preventive detention.

Mar 10 • 00:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends mining activities in Serra do Curral and imposes a fine of R$ 4 million on ANM

A federal court in Brazil has suspended mining activities in Serra do Curral and fined the National Mining Agency for noncompliance with previous court orders.

Mar 9 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Without a shoulder, covered signs and requirement of skill: Unicamp professor analyzes Serra de São Pedro after series of accidents

A Unicamp professor highlights the dangers of the Elísio de Paula Teixeira road in Serra de São Pedro, following multiple accidents due to its steepness and lack of road safety features.

Mar 9 • 18:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Law student arrested inside police station suspected of posing as a lawyer in Serra Gaúcha

A law student was arrested for illegally practicing law inside a police station in Canela, Brazil, while posing as an attorney for a vulnerable victim.

Mar 9 • 18:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New erosion delays release of section of Geraldo de Barros Highway; see new deadline and detours

A new erosion has postponed the reopening of the Geraldo de Barros Highway (SP-304) between Torrinha and Santa Maria da Serra in Brazil, with a revised completion deadline set for Saturday.

Mar 9 • 14:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Selva and Agile, the new faces of amaro

The article discusses the evolution of Italian amaro, highlighting the emergence of new brands that favor softer flavors and lower alcohol content over traditional, bitter varieties.

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Works on BR-364 alter traffic in Serra de São Vicente in MT; see schedule

Upcoming works on BR-364 will affect traffic flow in the Serra de São Vicente region in Brazil from February 9 to 13, 2023.

Mar 8 • 13:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain floods road in Socorro and causes creek to overflow and inundate streets in Serra Negra

Heavy rains caused significant flooding on a highway in Socorro and led to the overflow of a creek, flooding streets in Serra Negra, Brazil.

Mar 7 • 19:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BR-495 is reopened for light vehicles after 15 days of closure in the Serra

BR-495, a key highway linking Petrópolis to Teresópolis, has been reopened for light vehicles after a 15-day closure due to severe damage from heavy rains.

Mar 7 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It was a very loud bang': neighbors narrate the moment a landslide buried two in Serra Negra

Residents of Serra Negra, Brazil, describe their shock after a landslide buried two men in their homes during the night, who were later rescued alive.

Mar 6 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man beaten to death after attempting to rape his own mother in Serra

A 28-year-old man was beaten to death by residents after allegedly attempting to rape his mother in Serra, Brazil.

Mar 6 • 20:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Hairdresser arrested for feminicide after locking himself in his house and stabbing his girlfriend in Greater São Paulo

A 39-year-old hairdresser has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his 44-year-old girlfriend to death in Taboão da Serra, São Paulo.

Mar 6 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Discover the fauna of Mantiqueira and the attempt to set a kayaking record on the Piracicaba River

The article highlights an adventure in the Serra da Mantiqueira, focusing on its unique fauna and a kayaking record attempt on the Piracicaba River.

Mar 6 • 15:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain causes landslide and leaves two people buried in Serra Negra; nine are homeless

Heavy rain in Serra Negra, Brazil, has caused a landslide that buried two individuals and displaced nine others.

Mar 6 • 10:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

False attack against Taboão da Serra mayor: Police conclude investigation without identifying masterminds

Brazilian police have concluded that the assassination attempt on Taboão da Serra's mayor was staged to influence public opinion and support his re-election, leading to criminal charges against several suspects involved.

Mar 6 • 08:03 UTC

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