Brazil: Police operations, infrastructure shifts, and cultural milestones

Various developments are reported across Minas Gerais and the Brazilian media landscape. The Federal Police have launched Operation Higeia, a preventive inspection of over 50 companies across eight municipalities to monitor the use of controlled chemicals and prevent the diversion of substances for illegal drug manufacturing.

In infrastructure news, the Minas Gerais government has withdrawn its plan to republish the concession edict for the Vetor Norte highways in the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area. Maintenance of these routes will continue to be managed by the Department of Highways of Minas Gerais (DER-MG).

In culture, the prominent Brazilian actress Laura Cardoso has passed away at the age of 98. Additionally, actress and writer Bruna Lombardi is visiting Belo Horizonte to present her new book, ‘Mulheres que sentem os espíritos’, and a reissue of ‘Diário do Grande Sertão’. Meanwhile, Grupo Cidade de Comunicação has launched the Cidade Podcast to mark its 12th anniversary, focusing on digital journalism and local content in Campos Novos.