Did you see? Public transport stoppage, 1st case of Mpox, bones found, Ufac elections and more
This article highlights key news stories in Brazil from March 14 to 21, 2026, including a public transport stoppage, the first case of Mpox, and the ongoing health concerns of environmental activist Raimundo Mendes de Barros.
Ufac Elections: No Slate Reaches 50% and Selection Goes to Second Round
No candidates in the Ufac rector elections received over 50% of the votes, leading to a runoff between the top two slates.
Elections for the rectorship of Ufac take place this Thursday (19); find out who can vote
The elections for the rectorship at the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) will be held online this Thursday, allowing eligible faculty, administrative staff, and students to vote until 21:00.
Ufac Elections: 'Radical is Change' Slate Advocates for Transparency and Inclusion in Education; See Proposals
The 'Radical is Change' slate, led by candidates Raquel Ishii and Suerda Vital, aims to advocate for transparency and inclusiveness in higher education during their campaign for the University Federal do Acre's leadership.
Ufac Elections: 'Dialoguing with People' Proposes Combating Harassment and Structural Improvements; See Proposals
The 'Dialoguing with People and Building the Future' slate, led by Josimar Batista Ferreira and Marco Antonio Amaro, outlines proposals for combating harassment and enhancing infrastructure at the Federal University of Acre as part of upcoming elections.
Ufac Elections: The 'Together for Ufac' Slate Advocates Participatory Management; See Proposals
The 'Together for Ufac' slate presents its proposals for the upcoming elections of the Federal University of Acre's rector and vice-rector, emphasizing participatory management.
Without preparatory course and with mother undergoing health treatment, student passes medical exam at Ufac: 'Efforts paid off'
Gabriel Braga, an 18-year-old student, achieved 2nd place among candidates in the public school quota system for the medical entrance exam at the Federal University of Acre (Ufac), having studied independently while supporting his mother through health treatment.
Ufac professor targeted by racist comments during debate broadcast; institution condemns
Almecina Balbino Ferreira, a candidate for vice-rector at the Federal University of Acre, faced racist remarks during a debate, prompting the university to express condemnation and pledge measures against such incidents.
Student who scored 980 on Enem and wrote 12 essays per week is admitted to medicine at Ufac: 'Gratifying'
Gustavo da Silva Pereira, a 19-year-old student, scored 980 on his Enem essay and was accepted into medical school at Ufac, celebrating his achievement with family after balancing tutoring with his studies.
At 18 years old, 1st place in the Ufac medical entrance exam studied 12 hours a day: 'I never imagined'
Iago Tessinari e Silva, an 18-year-old from Acre, achieved first place in the medical entrance exam at the Federal University of Acre with a rigorous study schedule of 12 hours a day.
See who are the approved candidates in the medicine entrance exam at Ufac in 2026
The Federal University of Acre (Ufac) released the final results for its medicine entrance exam, which was conducted under a new selection model with 80 vacancies available.
Preliminary results of the selection for indigenous students at Ufac are released; resource analysis comes out this Monday (9)
The preliminary results of the selection process for indigenous students at the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) indicate classification and disqualification of candidates for the 2026 academic semester.
Education Minister announces R$ 120 million for Ufac and Ifac during agenda in Rio Branco
Brazil's Education Minister Camilo Santana announced over R$ 120 million in federal investments for the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) and the Federal Institute of Acre (Ifac) during a visit to Rio Branco.
Meet the slates registered to run for the rectorship of Ufac for the term 2026-2030
Three slates have been registered for the upcoming election for the rectorship of the Federal University of Acre.
Results of the objective test and essay for the Ufac medical entrance exam released
The Federal University of Acre has announced the results of the medical entrance exam's objective tests and provisional essay results, with a new admissions model implemented this year.
After almost 2 years, fossil exhibition at Ufac laboratory reopens to the public
The paleontology laboratory at the Federal University of Acre reopens its fossil exhibition for public viewing after nearly two years of closure, allowing individuals and groups to explore the region's prehistoric fauna.
Ufac publishes first call and waiting list for bachelor's degrees after cancellations
Ufac has released new preliminary results for students seeking bachelor's degree placements in 2026 following the annulment of the initial results due to inconsistencies.
After errors in registrations and a court decision, Ufac annuls the 1st call and waiting list for bachelor's degrees
The Federal University of Acre (Ufac) has annulled its first call and waiting list for bachelor's courses due to registration errors and a court ruling.
With 40 candidates per vacancy, physical education is the most competitive course at Ufac in Sisu 2026
The physical education course at the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) is the most competitive in the state for Sisu 2026, with 2,014 applications and a ratio of 40 candidates per available spot.
Autistic student who balanced studies with crafts is approved for psychology at Ufac: 'I want to help other people'
Eighteen-year-old Thalita Silva, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, has been accepted into the psychology program at Ufac after scoring 900 on her ENEM essay, hoping to assist others in their therapeutic journeys.
See the list of approved candidates at Ufac through Sisu 2026
Candidates enrolled in the Unified Selection System (Sisu) 2026 for the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) can now check the results of the 1st call, which includes approved candidates for 20 degree courses.
Elections for Rectorship at Ufac Have Set Date; Campaign Begins in February
The elections for the rector and vice-rector positions at the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) are scheduled for March 19, 2026, with the campaign starting in February.