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Police recover stolen truck with cargo valued at R$ 108.
The vehicle and its cargo of paper were found intact in São Cristóvão; no one was arrested.
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Bolivian Senate approves law on states of emergency.
Draft bill allows for the regulation of emergency measures amid protests that have already lasted more than a month in the country.
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Rio gets into the World Cup spirit with exhibitions, sticker swaps, and free attractions.
Shopping malls and entertainment centers in the capital and metropolitan region are promoting special programming inspired by the World Cup.
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Brazil registers more than 388 people experiencing homelessness.
Data from the Unified Registry for Social Programs (CadÚnico) indicates an increase in the homeless population; the Southeast region accounts for almost 60% of the registrations.
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City government tightens enforcement and installs signs against street vendors in downtown Rio.
The Municipal Secretariat of Public Order is installing signs on Uruguaiana Street and Largo da Carioca to reinforce the ban on street vending and expand urban order enforcement actions in the central region of the capital.
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Inea will open 150 positions in a new recruitment process; find out when registration begins.
The Inea (State Institute for the Environment) public service exam has been authorized by acting governor Ricardo Couto and includes 150 vacancies in various areas; the official announcement should be released within the next two months.
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Enrollment for the 2026 ENEM exam ends this Friday.
Candidates must register through the Participant Page; the deadline also applies to requests for a preferred name.
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Castro's withdrawal leads PL to admit error in allowing Carlos Bolsonaro to run for Senate in SC.
Bolsonaro's second son would have an easier election in Rio.
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Body with gunshot wounds found in Anil.
The body was found on the Jacarepaguá Road, in an area known as Jambalaia; police are investigating the case.
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Government launches campaign targeting the LGBTQIA+ population.
The initiative highlights federal actions for inclusion, support, and income generation for LGBTQIA+ people in vulnerable situations.
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Committee approves legal framework against illegal betting.
The bill expands penalties and creates mechanisms to block unauthorized financial and digital operations of companies.
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Rio will have a cloudy Friday with a chance of light rain.
Temperatures will range between 15°C and 27°C. The weekend will have stable weather with no rain forecast in the capital.
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Brazil may face a crisis in elderly care due to the accelerated aging population.
A study by Fiocruz reveals shortcomings in health, accessibility, and assistance amidst the growth of the elderly population, which is expected to double in the next 25 years.
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Eduardo Bolsonaro demands retraction after controversy over statement involving Pix and the USA.
Former congressman denies advocating for the replacement of the Brazilian system with Zelle and criticizes press coverage of his statements.
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A court has removed seven of the nine city councilors from office in a city in Paraná state for a vote-buying scheme involving fuel.
An investigation by the Public Prosecutor's Office points to the distribution of more than 2 liters of fuel to voters during the municipal elections in Francisco Alves.
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AquaRio shark 'bets' on Brazil and excites fans ahead of World Cup debut against Morocco.
Ritinha, a leopard shark at AquaRio, chose the Brazilian flag for a special World Cup event. The program includes a statue of Pelé, ticket promotions, and a Panini sticker exchange.
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Anatel extends blocking of abusive telemarketing calls and blocks billions of unwanted calls.
The measure will remain in place until 2028 and allows for the suspension of companies that make a large volume of automated calls considered abusive by consumers.
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The Brazilian electorate grows and reaches 158,8 million eligible voters in 2026.
Data from the TSE (Superior Electoral Court) shows an increase of 3,5 million voters since the beginning of the year; women remain the majority among voters.
