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'Cine Gestão': open enrollment for free training that combines audiovisual and entrepreneurship

Open enrollment has begun for a free training program that integrates audiovisual skills with entrepreneurship in Brazil's Sertão region.

Mar 2 • 13:39 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: woman is kidnapped while holding her child in Maravilha, in the Sertão of Alagoas

A woman was kidnapped in Maravilha, Alagoas, Brazil, while holding her child, and her body was later discovered in a neighboring city amid drug trafficking motives.

Mar 2 • 11:07 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: firefighters confirm death of woman and husband missing after rains in the Sertão of AL

Firefighters in Alagoas confirmed the death of a woman and reported her husband missing following severe flooding in the Sertão region after heavy rains over the past 48 hours.

Feb 28 • 16:45 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: rains cause destruction in Piranhas and Delmiro Gouveia, in the Sertão of Alagoas

Heavy rains have caused significant destruction in the towns of Piranhas and Delmiro Gouveia in Alagoas, Brazil, but no injuries or displacements have been reported so far.

Feb 28 • 15:36 UTC
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National & Local

Mega-Sena 2977: 20 bets from the interior of PE hit numbers, check the result

Twenty bets from the Agreste and Sertão regions of Pernambuco won with four correct numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery draw 2,977 in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 19:33 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of breaking into house and attempting to rape woman in Sertão da Paraíba

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Princesa Isabel, Paraíba, for allegedly breaking into a house and attempting to rape a 29-year-old woman.

Feb 27 • 17:37 UTC
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National & Local

Heavy rains cause flooding in towns of PE's Sertão

Heavy rains in the Sertão region of Pernambuco, Brazil, have led to significant flooding in the towns of Petrolina and Dormentes, affecting local residents and urban infrastructure.

Feb 26 • 21:42 UTC
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National & Local

Heavy rains put cities in Agreste and Sertão of Pernambuco on alert and cause flooding; VIDEO

Heavy rains in Pernambuco have caused flooding and significant disruptions in several municipalities, particularly in Agreste and Sertão regions.

Feb 26 • 14:17 UTC
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National & Local

Apac predicts moderate to heavy rain in the Sertão of PE

The Pernambuco Water and Climate Agency (Apac) forecasted moderate to heavy rain in the Sertão region of Pernambuco, primarily affecting Petrolina.

Feb 25 • 23:13 UTC
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National & Local

Heavy rain of 113 millimeters recorded in Cajazeiras, in the Sertão of Paraíba, in the last 24 hours

Cajazeiras, Brazil, experienced significant rainfall of 113 millimeters within the last 24 hours, impacting the region's water levels.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet issues alerts for heavy rainfall for more than 170 cities in Paraíba; see list

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued two rainfall alerts for 172 cities in Paraíba, Brazil, due to expected heavy rain.

Feb 25 • 13:56 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police launches operation against drug trafficking and money laundering in the Sertão of Pernambuco

The Civil Police of Pernambuco launched 'Operation Resilience' to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in the Sertão region.

Feb 25 • 11:19 UTC
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National & Local

Man dies and elderly man is injured in accident between car and truck in the Sertão of Paraíba

A traffic accident in Brejo do Cruz, Paraíba, resulted in the death of a 56-year-old man and left a 77-year-old truck driver with minor injuries.

Feb 24 • 18:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of assaulting wife with chair in Sertão da Paraíba

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Manaíra, Paraíba, for allegedly assaulting his wife with a chair after a history of verbal aggression during a domestic dispute.

Feb 24 • 16:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man shot dead and elderly woman injured during attack in Sertão da Paraíba

A 22-year-old man was shot dead in Patos, Brazil, leaving an elderly woman injured during the incident.

Feb 24 • 09:30 UTC
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National & Local

PRF seizes 50,000 packs of Paraguayan cigarettes valued at R$ 250,000 on BR-232

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police seized a large shipment of 50,000 packs of illegal Paraguayan cigarettes during a routine inspection on BR-232.

Feb 23 • 12:02 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Rain causes flooding, fallen trees, and landslides in Paraty

Heavy rains in Paraty, Brazil, led to flooding, falling trees, and landslides over the weekend, particularly affecting the Sertão do Taquari area.

Feb 22 • 17:34 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested for rape of a minor and the victim's mother also indicted, in Sertão da PB

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Coremas, Brazil, for the rape of a 13-year-old girl, with her mother also indicted for failing to protect her.

Feb 21 • 15:26 UTC
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National & Local

Accident between school bus and truck leaves injured in the Sertão region of PB

An accident involving a school bus and a truck in the Sertão region of Paraíba resulted in injuries to several individuals, primarily students.

Feb 21 • 15:15 UTC
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National & Local

IFCE investigates possible discovery of oil during water well excavation in Ceará's sertão

Researchers from the Federal Institute of Ceará are investigating a potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte after a substance resembling oil was found during a water well excavation.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
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National & Local

Forecast predicts heavy rains in the Sertão of PE during the weekend, according to APAC

The Sertão region of Pernambuco is expected to experience moderate to heavy rains this weekend, leading to potential damages.

Feb 20 • 23:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested and charged with rape of a minor against a teenager in Sertão da PB; mother of the victim was also indicted

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Paraíba's Sertão region, while the victim's mother is also under investigation.

Feb 20 • 23:04 UTC
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National & Local

Hailstorm recorded in Porto da Folha in the High Sertão

A hailstorm was recorded in the municipality of Porto da Folha, Sergipe, Brazil, confirmed by the state's environmental agency.

Feb 20 • 21:59 UTC
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National & Local

QualificaTUR: project opens 80 vacancies in professional qualification courses in the Sertão

The QualificaTUR project has opened 80 vacancies for professional qualification courses in the Sertão region of Pernambuco, Brazil, specifically aimed at enhancing tourism sector skills.

Feb 20 • 15:22 UTC
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National & Local

Rain in the last 24 hours: check the municipalities that received the most rain in the interior of PE

The Pernambuco Water and Climate Agency reports significant rainfall across various municipalities in Pernambuco, Brazil, with a particular alert for continued heavy rain in the Sertão region.

Feb 19 • 13:45 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet issues two alerts for heavy rains for more than 60 cities in PB's Sertão; see list

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued two alerts for heavy rains affecting 64 cities in the Sertão region of Paraíba, Brazil.

Feb 18 • 14:32 UTC
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National & Local

Two people rescued from strong current in reservoir in Sertão da Paraíba; VIDEO

Two young people were rescued from a strong current in a reservoir in São Gonçalo, Paraíba, after a report was made to the police during a carnival event.

Feb 17 • 22:16 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman arrested suspected of stabbing man in the Sertão da Paraíba

A woman was arrested in Paulista, Paraíba, suspected of fatally stabbing a man, with the police confirming her confession at the scene.

Feb 17 • 21:25 UTC
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National & Local

Electric trio knocks down house facade, injuring mother and baby in the Sertão of Paraíba

An electric trio collapsed part of a house facade in Patos, Paraíba, injuring a mother and her 8-month-old baby.

Feb 17 • 15:26 UTC
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National & Local

Before Zé Felipe starts show in trio in BH, DJ plays 'Hello, Virginia', song dedicated to the sertanejo's ex

A DJ played 'Hello, Virginia', a song dedicated to Zé Felipe's ex-wife, right before he took the stage at a show in Belo Horizonte.

Feb 16 • 22:58 UTC
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National & Local

Rollover in the Sertão leaves one man dead and others injured on PE-365

A serious accident on PE-365 in the Sertão of Pernambuco resulted in the death of a man and injuries to a child.

Feb 16 • 14:12 UTC
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National & Local

Man dies in accident after losing control of motorcycle in Sertão da Paraíba

A man named Osmário Alves de Lucena died in a motorcycle accident in Paraíba after losing control of his vehicle early Sunday morning.

Feb 16 • 10:45 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet renews alert for intense rains in cities of Sertão da Paraíba; see list

The National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil renewed warnings for potential heavy rain in the Sertão region of Paraíba, affecting 74 municipalities with different levels of danger.

Feb 15 • 12:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Ex-husband and wife indicted by Civil Police for killing penal police officer in the Sertão of Paraíba

A former husband and wife have been indicted in connection with the murder of penal police officer Edivânia da Silva in the Sertão region of Paraíba, Brazil.

Feb 15 • 11:31 UTC
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National & Local

Inmet issues two alerts for heavy rain for cities in the Sertão da Paraíba; see the list

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) in Brazil has issued two alerts for heavy rain affecting cities in the Sertão da Paraíba.

Feb 14 • 19:11 UTC
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National & Local

Man is caught breaking into Creas in the Sertão da Paraíba and causes a loss of R$ 30,000; VIDEO

A 42-year-old man was caught breaking into a social assistance center in Tavares, Paraíba, causing damage estimated at R$ 30,000.

Feb 13 • 18:30 UTC
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National & Local

‘Getting on the trio still moves me’, says Claudia Leitte as she celebrates 25 years of Carnival at a show in the Sertão of Paraíba

Claudia Leitte expresses her deep emotions as she celebrates 25 years in Carnival with a performance in Cajazeiras, Paraíba.

Feb 12 • 23:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police launches operation and arrests suspects of trafficking and laundering in the Sertão of PE

The Civil Police of Pernambuco conducted a successful operation targeting drug trafficking and money laundering networks in the Sertão region.

Feb 12 • 12:38 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Highway Police seizes 337m³ of illegal wood on the highways of Sertão de Pernambuco

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 337.3 cubic meters of illegal wood during an environmental protection operation in Sertão de Pernambuco.

Feb 12 • 12:26 UTC
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National & Local

IF Sertão PE Campus Santa Maria da Boa Vista registers for 31 remaining vacancies in technical courses

The IF Sertão PE Campus in Santa Maria da Boa Vista has announced the availability of 31 remaining vacancies in technical courses for the 2026 academic year.

Feb 11 • 22:55 UTC
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National & Local

Water supply interrupted due to power outage in cities of the Sertão of PB

At least 13 cities in the Sertão region of Paraíba, Brazil, have experienced interruptions in their water supply due to a power outage at the water pumping station.

Feb 10 • 14:20 UTC
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National & Local

Registrations open for selection of temporary teachers and reserve registration for the PartiuIF program

Registrations are now open for the selection of temporary teachers for the PartiuIF program at the Instituto Federal do Sertão Pernambucano, with 21 positions available in various subjects.

Feb 10 • 11:18 UTC
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National & Local

17-year-old teenager drowns in a river in Sertão da Paraíba

A 17-year-old named Júlio César Alves da Silva drowned in a river in rural São Bento, Paraíba after being swept away by the current while swimming.

Feb 9 • 12:55 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Teenager stabbed to death by friend after argument in Sertão

A 17-year-old teenager was fatally stabbed by a friend in Brejo do Cruz, Paraíba, after a disagreement.

Feb 8 • 18:29 UTC
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National & Local

Video of children and a dog playing in the rain in the sertão of RN goes viral on the internet

A heartwarming video of children and a dog playing in the rain in Caicó, Brazil, has gone viral, highlighting the joy of local residents amid drought conditions.

Feb 7 • 15:34 UTC
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National & Local

Rollover leaves one dead and several others injured in Sertão da PB

A rollover accident in Pombal, Paraíba, resulted in one fatality and several injuries when a vehicle overturned on Saturday morning.

Feb 7 • 15:19 UTC
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National & Local

Ten points to understand the arrest and release of the wife of the sertanejo singer Henrique in the USA

Amanda Vasconcelos Tavares Reis, the wife of Brazilian sertanejo singer Henrique, was arrested for reckless driving in Orlando and later released by the US justice system after spending a night in jail.

Feb 7 • 08:00 UTC
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National & Local

IFSertãoPE releases notices with 31 remaining vacancies for courses in the Sertão of PE

IFSertãoPE is opening 31 remaining vacancies for various courses, including Philosophy and technical courses, to be filled on February 10, 2026.

Feb 6 • 23:38 UTC
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National & Local

Civil Defense of Patos, in the Sertão of PB, recorded more than 10 occurrences after heavy rains

The Civil Defense of Patos, Paraíba, reported at least 14 incidents caused by heavy rains affecting the city, prompting renewed yellow and new orange alerts for severe rainfall.

Feb 6 • 13:44 UTC
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National & Local

Rain with lightning in Patos, Sertão da Paraíba, causes ceiling collapse and broken poles; VIDEO

A storm with rain and lightning in Patos, Paraíba, has caused significant damage including a collapsed ceiling and broken poles, as reported by local residents and shown in videos circulating online.

Feb 5 • 22:10 UTC

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