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National & Local

Even without rain, Line 7-Rubi train station uses buckets to contain leaks

Passengers at the Vila Aurora station of Line 7-Rubi in São Paulo reported leaks inside the station, requiring buckets to contain the water even on a dry day.

Feb 27 • 17:52 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Tire Shop Destroyed by Fire After Owner's Son Was Killed at the Site in MT

A tire shop was destroyed by a fire, suspected to be arson, following the murder of the owner's son at the same location earlier this year in Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 16:27 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: woman narrowly escapes from an out-of-control truck in DF

A woman narrowly avoided being hit by an out-of-control truck in Brasília, Brazil, after the driver, a recent licensee, became distracted.

Feb 27 • 15:49 UTC
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Crime & Justice

'You will have to come back to me': Man violates protective measure and uses R$ 0.50 Pix to threaten ex in ES

A 31-year-old man was arrested for threatening his ex-partner through symbolic Pix transfers in Vila Velha, Brazil, despite a protective measure against him.

Feb 26 • 14:14 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man is shot dead inside a car in Ribeirão Preto

A man was shot dead inside a car in the Vila Mariana neighborhood of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, with the assailant fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.

Feb 26 • 13:37 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Flooding Hits Neighborhoods of Três Rios During Heavy Rain

Heavy rains caused flooding in neighborhoods of Três Rios, Brazil, particularly affecting Vila Isabel, with multiple warnings in effect from the Civil Defense.

Feb 26 • 11:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Youth shot dead in Vila Vitória, rural area of São Luís

A young man named Erick Clay Coelho Andrade was shot dead in the rural area of Vila Vitória, São Luís, Brazil, as he visited a friend.

Feb 25 • 14:27 UTC
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National & Local

Vessel Hits Buoy and is on the Verge of Capsizing at the Port of Vila Arigó, in Santarém

A vessel nearly capsized after colliding with an unmarked buoy at the port of Vila Arigó in Santarém, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 12:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Customer stabbed bar owner to death over alleged debt and loan shark collection, police investigate in ES

A bar owner in Vila Velha, Brazil, was allegedly murdered by a customer over a debt that became a motive for killing, linked to loan sharks.

Feb 24 • 21:35 UTC
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National & Local

Sicoob strengthens education and inaugurates Teaching Center in Vila Princesa in Porto Velho

Sicoob has inaugurated a new Teaching Center in Vila Princesa, Porto Velho, aimed at improving educational and social opportunities for the local community.

Feb 24 • 19:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

José María Álvarez-Pallete and Ángel Vilá received 44 and 33 million euros for their termination at Telefónica

José María Álvarez-Pallete and Ángel Vilá received substantial severance packages after their terminations at Telefónica due to new governmental policies.

Feb 24 • 17:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pallete and Vilà receive 78.3 million euros for their exit from Telefónica

José María Álvarez-Pallete and Ángel Vilà have been compensated with a total of 78.3 million euros following their departures from Telefónica's leadership.

Feb 24 • 17:33 UTC
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Crime & Justice

With a stone, man breaks into store and tries to steal electric bicycles in Vila Velha; watch VIDEO

A man was caught on camera attempting to break into a newly opened electric bicycle shop in Vila Velha, Brazil, early on Tuesday morning.

Feb 24 • 15:44 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man with protective order threatens ex, attempts to seize weapon from municipal guard and is shot in Vila Velha

A man threatened his ex-partner and was shot by a municipal guard in Vila Velha after he attempted to seize the guard's firearm.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
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National & Local

Dog barks and scares off invader, who flees without stealing from apartment in Vila Olímpia, South Zone of SP

A small dog successfully scared off a would-be burglar in São Paulo, preventing a theft from its owner’s apartment.

Feb 24 • 12:49 UTC
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National & Local

Water Supply Will Be Interrupted in the Neighborhood of Mogi das Cruzes This Tuesday; See Schedule

Residents of Vila Caputera in Mogi das Cruzes will experience a temporary interruption in water supply on Tuesday due to maintenance work by the local water service.

Feb 24 • 10:54 UTC
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Crime & Justice

After killing a bar owner, suspect went drinking in another establishment in Vila Velha; video shows arrest

A suspect in the murder of a bar owner in Vila Velha, Brazil, was arrested after reportedly going to another bar to drink, where he revealed the murder weapon.

Feb 24 • 10:44 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: bar owner is stabbed to death in Itapuã, Vila Velha

A bar owner in Itapuã, Vila Velha, Brazil, was fatally stabbed by an assailant in a violent attack captured on security cameras.

Feb 23 • 22:57 UTC
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National & Local

Boardwalk destroyed in the 2011 tragedy has been without a solution for 15 years in Vila Amélia, Nova Friburgo

Residents of Vila Amélia in Nova Friburgo have been living with a dangerous and unresolved situation regarding a destroyed boardwalk for 15 years.

Feb 23 • 14:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspect killed in exchange of gunfire with the Military Police and hooded individuals set fire to a Transcol bus in Vila Velha

A 35-year-old man was killed in a shootout with police in Vila Velha, Brazil, followed by arson on a public bus by unidentified assailants.

Feb 23 • 14:04 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police conduct emergency operation in the Ipase community, Vila Kosmos, and exchange gunfire with criminals; VIDEO

An emergency operation by the Military Police in Vila Kosmos resulted in a significant gunfight with suspected criminals linked to drug trafficking.

Feb 23 • 13:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The wife of Josep Pujol decides not to testify in the trial against the 'former president' and his sons

Laura Vila, wife of Josep Pujol Ferrusola, has opted not to testify in the ongoing trial involving the Pujol family, citing her right to remain silent.

Feb 23 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Marcelo Rubens Paiva criticizes lack of accessibility in São Paulo's metro

Writer Marcelo Rubens Paiva criticizes politicians for prioritizing new metro lines over solving basic public transport issues in São Paulo, highlighting the inoperative elevator at Vila Madalena station.

Feb 22 • 19:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Traffic leadership in Vila Kennedy arrested during police action on beach in Arraial do Cabo

A suspected leader of drug trafficking from Vila Kennedy was arrested in Arraial do Cabo during a police operation.

Feb 22 • 17:56 UTC
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National & Local

Families removed after chemical leak have not yet returned to Vila Maranhão

Eleven families evacuated from Vila Maranhão due to a chemical leak are still awaiting their return, which is now scheduled for Saturday morning, despite ongoing recovery efforts.

Feb 21 • 00:27 UTC
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National & Local

Residents of Vila Maranhão can return home after fertilizer leak

Around 300 residents of Vila Maranhão in São Luís are set to return to their homes following a fertilizer leak, contingent upon the fulfillment of court orders imposed on the Valen company.

Feb 20 • 20:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Corrutela hits the trivial but stumbles when it should shine

A review of Corrutela highlights its exceptional dishes but critiques its performance in delivering a standout dining experience.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Court condemns Incra and the Union to regularize quilombola territory in Santa Rita, MA

A Federal Court in Brazil has mandated Incra and the Union to proceed with the land regularization process for the Vila Fé em Deus quilombola community, addressing years of inaction that have adversely affected local residents.

Feb 19 • 21:08 UTC
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National & Local

Armed men use stolen van, shoot in the middle of the street, and kill teenager in Vila Velha

A 16-year-old teenager was shot dead in a drive-by attack in Vila Velha, Brazil, by armed assailants using a stolen van.

Feb 19 • 18:44 UTC
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National & Local

Unidos da Vila Carvalho wins the 2026 Carnival in Campo Grande by one-tenth

Unidos da Vila Carvalho won the 2026 Carnival in Campo Grande with an environmental preservation theme, edging out competitors by just one-tenth of a point.

Feb 19 • 11:59 UTC
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National & Local

Regularization of Vila Sahy advances three years after tragedy in São Sebastião; see works and investments

Three years post the devastating landslides in São Sebastião, Vila Sahy undergoes a significant land regularization process.

Feb 19 • 10:16 UTC
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National & Local

Last day of parades at Sapucaí features Paraíso do Tuiuti, Vila Isabel, Grande Rio, and Salgueiro

The final night of parades at Rio's Sapucaí honored Heitor dos Prazeres and Rosa Magalhães, showcasing cultural movements and African influences.

Feb 19 • 00:31 UTC
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National & Local

Mocidade Unida da Vila Falcão is the champion of the 2026 carnival in Bauru

Mocidade Unida da Vila Falcão has been crowned the champion of the 2026 Bauru carnival, winning by a narrow margin against Coroa Imperial.

Feb 18 • 20:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tumultuous debut of Virginia and strong sambas mark the last night of parades

The final night of the Special Group parades in Rio de Janeiro featured powerful samba songs and the chaotic debut of influencer Virginia Fonseca as the queen of drums for Grande Rio.

Feb 18 • 08:29 UTC
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National & Local

Vila Isabel and Salgueiro stand out on the 3rd day of the Special Group of Rio's carnival

Unidos de Vila Isabel and Acadêmicos do Salgueiro were the highlights of the third night of samba parades in Rio de Janeiro's Special Group, celebrating Brazilian personalities and ancestral heritage.

Feb 18 • 08:06 UTC
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National & Local

Sabrina Sato wears a 40-kilogram costume to parade at Vila Isabel

Sabrina Sato showcased a 40-kilogram costume during the parade of Unidos de Vila Isabel, drawing attention to the meaningful representation of Brazilian culture.

Feb 18 • 02:42 UTC
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National & Local

Video shows the moment a horse is hit by a car on the Second Bridge, in Vila Velha

A horse was hit by a car on the Second Bridge in Vila Velha, Brazil, while accompanying another horse that was unharmed.

Feb 17 • 21:04 UTC
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National & Local

'The Black Village is': Afro theme marks Vila's carnival after controversy with Paulo Barros in 2025; understand

The Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school is set to feature an Afrocentric theme for the 2026 carnival, reconnecting with its cultural roots after a recent controversy.

Feb 17 • 16:32 UTC
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National & Local

Man is shot dead in Resende

A 36-year-old man was shot dead in Resende, Brazil, with authorities investigating the murder that occurred in the Vila Moderna neighborhood.

Feb 17 • 13:24 UTC
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Crime & Justice

14-year-old shot during barbecue in Vila Velha

A 14-year-old was shot during a barbecue in Vila Velha, Brazil, when two assailants opened fire on people gathered in the street.

Feb 17 • 11:32 UTC
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National & Local

Woman arrested for racial slander after commotion at emergency care in Vila Velha

A woman was arrested for racial slander after causing a disturbance at an emergency care unit in Vila Velha, Brazil.

Feb 17 • 10:41 UTC
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National & Local

'Architect of Carnival': the role of Heitor dos Prazeres, plot of Vila, in the history of the revelry

The Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school pays tribute to Heitor dos Prazeres, a key figure in the evolution of modern Brazilian carnival, highlighting his influence as an artist and cultural icon.

Feb 17 • 09:30 UTC
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National & Local

Deed shows that Jeffrey Epstein bought an apartment in a noble neighborhood in São Paulo

Jeffrey Epstein purchased a high-end apartment in São Paulo's Vila Olímpia neighborhood in 2003, holding it for two years before selling it.

Feb 14 • 11:58 UTC
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National & Local

Carnival 2026: samba schools from Bauru bring ancestry, legends, and overcoming to the avenue

The samba schools of Bauru are set to present themes of ancestry, historical milestones, and cultural traditions for Carnival 2026.

Feb 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

United Swing lights up the Carnival opening in cultural centers of SP

United Swing is the highlight of the Carnival opening in São Paulo's cultural centers, showcasing a dazzling performance at Vila Itororó.

Feb 13 • 23:54 UTC
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National & Local

Mold and Infiltration: Vila Cristina Health Unit in Piracicaba Faces Lack of Maintenance and Dental Care is Transferred

The Vila Cristina Health Unit in Piracicaba is suffering from severe maintenance issues, including mold and water infiltration, leading to the transfer of dental services.

Feb 13 • 16:08 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man had car stolen and used by criminals who shot girl in the head in RJ: 'they hit me so much'

A man had his car stolen, which was subsequently used in a robbery attempt that resulted in an 8-year-old girl being shot in the head in Brazil.

Feb 13 • 15:46 UTC
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Crime & Justice

University Student Arrested with Child Sexual Abuse Material in Vila Velha

A 21-year-old university student was arrested in Vila Velha, Brazil, for allegedly storing child sexual abuse material including approximately one thousand videos and six thousand images of nude children and adolescents.

Feb 13 • 14:02 UTC
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National & Local

Suspected type B meningitis in child hospitalized in Vila Velha is investigated by the Health Department of ES

The Health Department of Espírito Santo is investigating a suspected case of type B meningitis in a hospitalized child in Vila Velha.

Feb 13 • 12:46 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Teen found dead with gunshot marks in Itatiaia

A 15-year-old teenager was found dead with gunshot wounds in Vila Esperança, Itatiaia (RJ) on Wednesday night.

Feb 12 • 18:43 UTC

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