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Crime & Justice

Woman arrested after attempting to set fire to mother-in-law's house with an elderly man and two children inside in MT

A 23-year-old woman was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after threatening family members and attempting to set her mother-in-law's house on fire while two children were present.

Mar 22 • 20:41 UTC
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National & Local

12-year-old child dies after being hit by a car in Várzea Grande

A 12-year-old child died after being hit by a car in Várzea Grande, Brazil, with the police investigating the circumstances of the accident.

Mar 22 • 16:11 UTC
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Crime & Justice

15-year-old arrested on suspicion of murdering uncle in Várzea Grande

A 15-year-old has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his 45-year-old uncle to death in Várzea Grande, Brazil.

Mar 21 • 14:14 UTC
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National & Local

City Hall removes families from homes under construction for works in Várzea Grande

The City Hall of Várzea Grande, Brazil, has begun relocating families from residential areas to facilitate the resumption of housing constructions under the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program.

Mar 20 • 22:12 UTC
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National & Local

With blood bank on alert, hemocenters in MT receive donations this Saturday (21); see which ones

Hemocenters in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande, Brazil, are open for blood donations today due to critical shortages of certain blood types.

Mar 20 • 12:02 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Trio arrested for applying bank scams on elderly with promises of basic baskets in MT

Three individuals were arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for defrauding elderly people by posing as social assistance agents and offering fake basic food baskets.

Mar 19 • 19:37 UTC
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National & Local

Water and sewage bills in Várzea Grande (MT) may rise by 24%; understand

Water and sewage rates in Várzea Grande could increase by over 24%, pending municipal approval.

Mar 18 • 21:29 UTC
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National & Local

Deadline for the R$ 130 million bidding for the construction of BRT terminals in MT is extended

The deadline for bidding on the construction of BRT terminals in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande, Brazil, has been extended to March 31, with an estimated cost of R$ 130.7 million.

Mar 18 • 19:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Prison officer arrested for drunk driving and shooting at civilians in MT

A prison officer in Brazil was arrested for driving under the influence and shooting at civilians in various locations in Várzea Grande.

Mar 18 • 14:39 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Teenager is arrested with drugs in MT and tells police he would deliver them on his father's orders

A 17-year-old teenager was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for drug trafficking after claiming he was delivering drugs on his father's orders.

Mar 17 • 14:20 UTC
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National & Local

Student reports rape inside school in Várzea Grande

A 13-year-old student has reported being raped inside the José Leite de Moraes State School in Várzea Grande, and a 16-year-old classmate is the suspected perpetrator.

Mar 17 • 14:01 UTC
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National & Local

Four bars are closed after inspection in Várzea Grande

Four bars in Várzea Grande, Brazil, were closed due to administrative irregularities following an inspection aimed at combating noise pollution and ensuring public order.

Mar 16 • 11:23 UTC
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National & Local

Procon-MT holds debt negotiation event in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande this Saturday (14)

The Procon-MT is organizing a debt negotiation event in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande to assist consumers in managing their debts and understanding their rights.

Mar 13 • 11:09 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: MT robotics students create smart brush for archaeologists and secure spot in world competition

A team of robotics students from Várzea Grande, Brazil, developed a smart brush for archaeologists and won second place at a national robotics competition, qualifying them for a world event in Houston.

Mar 12 • 13:54 UTC
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National & Local

Truck with exams for women provides free service in MT; see how to schedule

The city of Várzea Grande is offering free mammograms and ultrasounds through a mobile health unit aimed at women and Indigenous patients until March 20.

Mar 10 • 21:01 UTC
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National & Local

Storm Affects Water Station and Disrupts Supply in 11 Neighborhoods of Várzea Grande (MT)

Heavy rains in Várzea Grande, Brazil, disrupted water supply to 11 neighborhoods after causing a landslide near a water treatment facility.

Mar 9 • 15:34 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested after breaking into house, assaulting ex-partner, and injuring baby in Várzea Grande (MT)

A 31-year-old man was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for breaking into his ex-partner's home and assaulting her while also injuring her 1-year-old child.

Mar 7 • 18:46 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man convicted 9 times for theft is arrested in the act after invading and stealing from a mechanic's shop in MT

A 47-year-old man with a history of 32 criminal records and 12 convictions, including 9 for theft, was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil after breaking into a mechanic's workshop and stealing tools worth approximately R$ 5,000.

Mar 4 • 22:14 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: tree falls on cars during storm and blocks road in MT

A tree fell on two cars during a storm in Várzea Grande, Brazil, but thankfully no injuries were reported.

Mar 3 • 14:42 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested for sexual harassment against 15-year-old teenager in MT

A 43-year-old man was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for sexual harassment against two girls aged 15 and 10.

Feb 28 • 23:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting girlfriend in supermarket parking lot in MT

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for allegedly assaulting his 20-year-old girlfriend in a supermarket parking lot.

Feb 28 • 19:36 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested for abusing and holding ex-partner in captivity, despite protective order in MT

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for abusing and holding his ex-partner captive, despite a protective order against him.

Feb 28 • 14:43 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man found dead in car after being kidnapped with his wife in MT

A 30-year-old man was found dead in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after being reportedly kidnapped with his wife.

Feb 27 • 17:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police are targets of operation for suspected smuggling of cell phones to inmates in prison in MT

At least six people, including two prison officers, are being investigated for allegedly smuggling cell phones into a prison in Várzea Grande, Brazil, leading to a police operation.

Feb 27 • 14:15 UTC
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National & Local

Mato Grosso opens more than 21,000 companies in the first 50 days of this year

Mato Grosso has seen the establishment of 21,535 companies in the first 50 days of 2026, led mainly by Cuiabá, Várzea Grande, and Sinop.

Feb 27 • 12:42 UTC
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National & Local

Elderly man rescued after being found sick in a shack; police investigate abandonment suspicion in MT

A 72-year-old man was rescued from a shack in Várzea Grande, Brazil, where he was found severely ill, prompting police to investigate the possibility of abandonment.

Feb 26 • 23:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested for maintaining cockfighting in MT; 14 injured animals rescued

A man was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for running an illegal cockfighting operation where 14 injured birds were rescued.

Feb 26 • 21:43 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: app motorcyclist and passenger 'fly' after being hit by a car in Várzea Grande (MT)

An app-based motorcyclist and a passenger were injured after being struck by a car in Várzea Grande, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 20:08 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman is rescued after app motorcyclist suspects imprisonment and calls police in Várzea Grande (MT)

A 49-year-old woman was rescued from domestic imprisonment in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after an app motorcyclist alerted the authorities to her situation.

Feb 26 • 18:32 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Three people are arrested suspected of selling weapons and sending cell phones to prisons in MT

Three individuals were arrested in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande for allegedly selling firearms and smuggling cell phones into prisons during Operation Tartufo.

Feb 26 • 11:55 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: three motorcycle accidents recorded in less than a week on the same street in Várzea Grande (MT)

Three motorcycle accidents occurred within a week on the same street in Várzea Grande, Brazil, attributed to a pothole concealed by rainwater.

Feb 25 • 18:05 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Arrested after giving birth for killing 2 boyfriends gets house arrest to care for newborn in MT

Silvana Ferreira da Silva, imprisoned after killing two of her boyfriends, has been granted house arrest to care for her newborn following a custody hearing in Várzea Grande, MT.

Feb 25 • 12:37 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman convicted of killing two boyfriends is arrested after giving birth in a hospital in MT

A 34-year-old woman was arrested shortly after giving birth in a hospital in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for the murders of two boyfriends between 2019 and 2024.

Feb 24 • 21:05 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Mother and nanny are investigated for assault after baby is hospitalized with bruises in MT

A mother and her nanny are under investigation for injuries sustained by a seven-month-old baby, who was admitted to the hospital with bruises and swelling of the head in Várzea Grande, Brazil.

Feb 21 • 12:54 UTC
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National & Local

Two drivers die after head-on collision on MT highway

Two drivers died in a head-on collision on the BR-364 highway in Várzea Grande, Brazil, with the circumstances of the accident currently under investigation.

Feb 20 • 17:47 UTC
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National & Local

Best Saúde offers plans with and without co-payment in Cuiabá and VG

Best Saúde introduces health plans with flexible co-payment options in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande, catering to various consumer needs for health coverage.

Feb 19 • 18:02 UTC
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National & Local

Sicoob Credisul donates modern water cooler to Berneck Park in Várzea Grande (MT)

Sicoob Credisul has partnered with the Várzea Grande City Hall to inaugurate a modern hydration station in Berneck Park, promoting public well-being.

Feb 18 • 18:15 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Employee accused by employer after being caught stealing R$ 1,000 from distributor's cash register in MT; video

A beverage distributor owner in Várzea Grande, Brazil, reported an employee for theft after catching him stealing R$ 1,000 from the cash register, as shown in security footage.

Feb 18 • 12:18 UTC
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National & Local

Police Sergeant dies after losing control of motorcycle and suffering accident in Várzea Grande

Police Sergeant Jefferson dos Santos Duca died in a motorcycle accident in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after losing control and hitting the curb.

Feb 16 • 13:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man found dead in a small apartment with hands tied with a cellphone charger in MT

A 32-year-old man was found dead in Várzea Grande, Brazil, with his hands tied and stab wounds on his neck and abdomen.

Feb 15 • 15:16 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested for assaulting woman and keeping teenager in private captivity in MT

A 31-year-old man was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for allegedly assaulting his partner and holding her teenage daughter captive while threatening them with a knife.

Feb 15 • 13:06 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: driver dies after tow truck slips and hits a trailer on BR-364 in MT

A 57-year-old man died in a collision involving a tow truck and a trailer on the BR-364 highway in Várzea Grande, Brazil, during heavy rain.

Feb 13 • 12:15 UTC
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National & Local

Várzea Grande (MT) City Hall declares emergency after rains cause flooding in the city

Várzea Grande's City Hall declared a state of emergency due to flooding caused by heavy rains, particularly affecting the Joaquim Curvo neighborhood.

Feb 12 • 17:07 UTC
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National & Local

Firefighters start responding to motorcycle calls in difficult access areas and heavy traffic in MT

Firefighters in Várzea Grande, Brazil, have begun using motorcycles to respond to emergency calls in difficult-to-reach and high-traffic areas.

Feb 11 • 19:58 UTC
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National & Local

Sicoob Credisul donates modern water dispenser to Berneck Park in Várzea Grande (MT)

Sicoob Credisul and the city of Várzea Grande inaugurated a hydration station at Berneck Park to provide potable water and improve visitor comfort.

Feb 10 • 15:39 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: horse is rescued by firefighters after falling into a well in Várzea Grande (MT)

Firefighters in Várzea Grande, Brazil, successfully rescued a horse that had fallen into a well, with the water level posing a threat to the animal's life.

Feb 10 • 14:58 UTC
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National & Local

Young man dies in accident between motorcycle and pickup truck in Várzea Grande (MT)

A 19-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided head-on with a pickup truck in Várzea Grande, Brazil.

Feb 9 • 14:17 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Lawyer arrested for hitting a pedestrian on Avenida da FEB (MT) did not intend to kill, says Public Prosecutor's Office

A lawyer in Brazil has been accused of hitting and causing the death of a pedestrian, but prosecutors argue he did not intend to kill.

Feb 8 • 19:10 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: pitbull attacks two dogs and one dies in Várzea Grande (MT)

A pitbull attacked two dogs in the Jardim Ikaray neighborhood of Várzea Grande, resulting in one dog's death, while the health status of the other dog remains unknown.

Feb 6 • 15:37 UTC
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Crime & Justice

More than R$ 3.4 million blocked in operation against internet scams in MT

Over R$ 3.4 million was blocked by the Justice during Operation Mímese, aimed at dismantling a group suspected of committing online scams and money laundering in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande.

Feb 5 • 12:25 UTC

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