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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heart transported by private plane from the countryside to São Paulo for transplant

A heart was transported from São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo by a private plane for a transplant operation as part of a state program in Brazil.

Mar 2 • 23:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amid definitions of platforms in São Paulo, Lula invites Alckmin and Haddad for agendas in the state this Tuesday

President Lula is set to meet with Vice President Alckmin and Finance Minister Haddad in São Paulo to discuss strategies for the upcoming state elections.

Mar 2 • 19:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco do Povo of Presidente Prudente leads loan ranking in the state of São Paulo

Banco do Povo Paulista in Presidente Prudente has become the top lender in the state of São Paulo, providing R$ 8.8 million in loans primarily to small entrepreneurs in 2025.

Mar 1 • 21:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the new concession of Rota Mogiana will work

The new Rota Mogiana concession in São Paulo will consolidate state highways into one contract, promoting significant infrastructure improvements over the next 30 years.

Mar 1 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Araraquara and São Carlos have an increase in cases of intentional bodily harm in January, says SSP

Araraquara and São Carlos recorded a rise in intentional bodily harm cases in January 2023, according to the São Paulo State Department of Public Safety.

Feb 28 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After Defection, PSDB of SP Negotiates Entry of Three State Deputies

The PSDB party in São Paulo is negotiating to recruit three state deputies following a recent loss of six members to the PSD party.

Feb 28 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Suplicy proposes bill for Bom Prato to serve free meals

State Deputy Eduardo Suplicy is presenting a bill to make meals at Bom Prato free for all residents of São Paulo.

Feb 28 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Book Teaches Children to Understand How São Paulo Changed Over Time

A new book, "São Paulo Desde o Início," helps children explore the historical transformations of São Paulo, illustrating the city's evolution from a wealthy area to its current state.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MEC data showing a decline in enrollments raises questions in SP and from specialists

A significant drop in student enrollments in São Paulo state schools has caused a rift between federal and state governments and led to a call for reevaluation of educational data.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mpox: know which cities in the Campinas region have confirmed cases in 2026

The State Health Department reported five confirmed cases of Mpox in the Campinas region of São Paulo, affecting several cities with ongoing investigations for suspected cases.

Feb 27 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

State of SP has a 24% decrease in robberies and a 61% decrease in homicide-robberies in January

January saw significant reductions in both robberies and homicide-robberies across the state of São Paulo compared to the same month last year.

Feb 27 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

State of SP reaches 53 cases of methanol poisoning; 22-year-old is the latest victim

The state of São Paulo reports its 53rd case of methanol poisoning, involving a 22-year-old woman from São Bernardo do Campo.

Feb 27 • 21:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consortium led by Azevedo & Travassos wins Rota Mogiana in SP with a bid of R$ 1.08 billion

The Consortium Rota Mogiana, led by Azevedo & Travassos, secured the concession of over 500 km of roads in São Paulo for R$ 1.085 billion during a state auction.

Feb 27 • 19:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Duo caught with 32 kg of fish and fined R$ 3,200 in the interior of SP

Two men were caught engaging in illegal fishing and fined R$ 3,240 during an environmental operation in São Paulo state, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 13:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mogiana Route: SP government auctions 520 km of highways this Friday; see sections and impacts

The São Paulo government is set to auction the management of 520 kilometers of state highways to private companies, with significant investments planned for modernization and maintenance over the next 30 years.

Feb 27 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

North Coast of SP registers the highest accumulated rainfall in the state and has new damage

The North Coast of São Paulo experienced the highest rainfall in the state, causing extensive damage including the destruction of a bridge in Ubatuba.

Feb 27 • 11:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The discount in the auction of the new center will represent savings of R$ 2.2 billion

The winning bid from the auction for the New Administrative Center will save the state of São Paulo R$ 2.2 billion over the 30-year contract period.

Feb 26 • 20:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consortium MEZ-RZK wins auction to build the administrative center of the government of São Paulo

The MEZ-RZK consortium has won the bid to construct a new administrative center for the São Paulo state government, which is expected to cost approximately R$ 6.09 billion and be completed by 2030.

Feb 26 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo State Registers Lowest Number of Homicides in 26 Years in January

São Paulo state recorded a significant drop in homicides and robberies in January, reaching the lowest levels seen in 26 years.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO shows the moment of the arrest of a trafficker identified as the biggest drug supplier to Paraíba in a luxury house in SP

Police arrested Jamilton Alves Franco, known as 'Chocô', in a luxury home in São Paulo, identified as the largest cocaine supplier to the state of Paraíba.

Feb 26 • 13:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain, rivers overflow, and water invades homes in the coast of SP; VIDEO

Heavy rainfall has caused rivers to overflow and flood homes in Mongaguá, São Paulo, leading to evacuations and a state of emergency in several affected towns.

Feb 26 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

System that generates electricity using marine bacteria developed at Unesp; understand

A research project at São Paulo State University (Unesp) has developed an experimental system that generates electricity using the photosynthesis of marine bacteria.

Feb 26 • 11:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU summons the State of SP for explanations about the Santos-Guarujá tunnel contract

The União Court of Accounts has summoned the São Paulo government to explain the signing of a public-private partnership contract for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel without the involvement of the Port Authority of Santos.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand what led to the dismissal of the deputy secretary of SPTuris; company linked to ex-partner had contracts worth R$ 229 million with the state-owned company

Now-former deputy secretary of Tourism in São Paulo, Rodolfo Marinho, was dismissed amid an investigation into million-dollar contracts involving a company linked to his former partner.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nunes dismisses deputy secretary of Tourism and president of SPTuris after complaint involving ex-partner with million-dollar contracts in the state-owned company

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes has dismissed officials amidst an investigation into connections with a company holding substantial contracts.

Feb 26 • 00:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: sixth list of approved candidates in the entrance exam is released

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has released the sixth list of approved candidates for its entrance exams, allowing students to check their results and proceed with virtual registration.

Feb 25 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

State confirms first case of mpox in Araraquara

The state of São Paulo reports its first mpox case this year in Araraquara, with a total of 51 confirmed cases statewide.

Feb 25 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues alert for intense rains with winds of 60 to 100 km/h for SP

The National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil has issued an orange alert for heavy rains and high winds across the state of São Paulo, with significant risks to safety and infrastructure.

Feb 25 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cost of new headquarters for the Government of SP rises to R$ 6 billion with garage expansion

The projected cost for the new administrative center of the São Paulo state government has increased to R$ 6.09 billion, primarily due to expanded garage facilities and other costs.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Contain the harmful effects of motorcycle expansion

A report by São Paulo's traffic department highlights a worrying increase in pedestrian deaths caused by motorcycles in the state and the capital, signaling a need for greater public policy attention.

Feb 25 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kassab takes presidential candidates from the PSD on a tour of party affiliations across the state of SP

Gilberto Kassab leads presidential candidates of the PSD in a statewide tour for political affiliations in São Paulo.

Feb 25 • 00:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The State of São Paulo has the lowest unemployment rate in the last 13 years

São Paulo recorded its lowest unemployment rate since 2012 at 5%, outperforming both national and regional averages.

Feb 24 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-SP Auction Features Honda Civic Cheaper Than iPhone and Dafra Motorcycle for R$ 400

The São Paulo State Department of Traffic (Detran-SP) is holding a vehicle auction, featuring a Dafra motorcycle starting at R$ 400, with a high-end Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG priced significantly higher.

Feb 24 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Two more deaths confirmed as rainfall totals reach 19 fatalities in SP since December

The State Civil Defense of São Paulo has confirmed two additional deaths related to heavy rainfall, bringing the total to 19 fatalities since December.

Feb 23 • 22:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Group asks that SP chooses Light to electrify tramway

A local group in São Paulo is urging the state government to assign the electrification of the Cantareira tramway to the Light company, citing a surplus of electricity after the end of the city's water crisis.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: the list of the fifth call of approved candidates in the entrance exam is released

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has released the fifth call for candidates approved in its entrance exams, which includes details about enrollment periods for successful applicants.

Feb 23 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ubatuba declares a state of emergency and receives humanitarian aid after damage caused by rain

Ubatuba has declared a state of emergency and received humanitarian aid after significant rainfall caused severe damage in the city.

Feb 23 • 12:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense sets up crisis cabinet to monitor rains in the coast of SP

The São Paulo Civil Defense established a crisis cabinet to manage the response to severe rains on the state's coastline and dispatched humanitarian aid to the most affected municipalities.

Feb 23 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains on the coast of SP lead Civil Defense to mobilize crisis cabinet

The State Civil Defense of Brazil has activated its crisis cabinet to respond to severe rain impacting the São Paulo coast.

Feb 23 • 02:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ten survivors return to Maranhão after accident in SP that left 7 dead

Ten of the 47 Maranhão residents involved in a bus accident in São Paulo returned to their home state after the tragic event that resulted in seven fatalities.

Feb 22 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Severe alert: Civil Defense issues warning about heavy rain in the Campinas region

The Civil Defense of São Paulo state has issued a severe alert for heavy rain in the Campinas region, advising residents to stay in safe places.

Feb 21 • 18:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univesp opens registrations for more than 6,400 vacancies in interior São Paulo; check opportunities

The Virtual University of the State of São Paulo (Univesp) has opened registrations for over 6,400 vacancies distributed across ten areas of knowledge in several cities in São Paulo's interior.

Feb 21 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense warns of persistent rain this weekend in the eastern strip of the state of SP

The Civil Defense of São Paulo State warns of significant and persistent rain expected this weekend along the eastern region of the state.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bodies of Maranhão residents killed in bus accident in SP arrive in Maranhão

The bodies of Maranhão residents Santana Oliveira and Gonçalo Lisboa, who tragically died in a bus accident in São Paulo, have been returned to their home state for burial.

Feb 20 • 10:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Headquarters of Tarcísio's government in the center is approved by 64% of residents of São Paulo, says Datafolha

A new headquarters for the São Paulo state government in the capital's central area has received a 64% approval rating from residents, according to a Datafolha survey commissioned by the administration of Tarcísio de Freitas.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Body of newborn baby who disappeared after mother entered river with daughter in arms is found in the interior of SP

The body of a newborn baby who went missing after her mother entered a river has been found in São Paulo state.

Feb 19 • 19:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: the list of the fourth call of approved candidates in the entrance exam is released

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has announced the fourth call for candidates in four selection processes for its undergraduate programs starting in 2026.

Feb 19 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is assaulted after being accused of taking pictures of women on the beach in Santos.

A man was assaulted after being accused of taking photos of women without consent at Santos beach in São Paulo state.

Feb 18 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet and Civil Defense issue alerts for intense rain risk in Vale and region starting this Wednesday (18)

Inmet and the Civil Defense of São Paulo state have issued alerts for intense rainfall risk in 46 cities of the Vale do Paraíba and Bragantina region, starting Wednesday, October 18.

Feb 18 • 15:12 UTC

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