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Brazil highways record 68 deaths during holiday weekend
During the Nossa Senhora Aparecida holiday weekend, the Federal Highway Police (PRF) conducted extensive operations across Brazil, resulting in 68 deaths and 969 injuries across 926 occurrences. The enforcement focused heavily on highways in São Paulo and Pará to assist religious pilgrims.
Law enforcement reported significant criminal activity during the period, including the arrest of 356 individuals and the seizure of 2.2 tons of marijuana and 34 kg of cocaine. The PRF inspected 124,899 people and vehicles. Traffic violations were widespread, with 22,077 vehicles flagged for speeding and 747 drivers cited for drunk driving or refusing breathalyzer tests.
Regional reports varied: in Goiás, the PRF recorded over 4,200 speeding violations and five deaths. In Mato Grosso, five people died in 25 accidents. In Rio Grande do Norte, four deaths were reported alongside the seizure of weapons and explosives. Meanwhile, in Paraná, state highways saw a decrease in total accidents compared to the previous year, though alcohol-related offenses increased.
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Brazil · Círio de Nazaré · Círio de Nazaré · Federal Highway Police · Nossa Senhora Aparecida · Nossa Senhora Aparecida · Pará · Polícia Rodoviária Federal · Rio Grande do Norte · Santuário Nacional de Nossa Senhora Aparecida · São Paulo
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- [● 4 SOURCES] 747 drivers were cited for drunk driving or refusing breathalyzer tests. jornalenoticias.com.br · maisminas.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · overbo.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Law enforcement seized 2.2 tons of marijuana and 34 kg of cocaine. jornalenoticias.com.br · maisminas.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · overbo.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Increased enforcement was focused on highways in São Paulo and Pará to assist pilgrims. jornalenoticias.com.br · maisminas.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · overbo.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] A total of 124,899 people and vehicles were inspected during the operation. jornalenoticias.com.br · maisminas.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · overbo.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Police arrested 356 people during the operation. jornalenoticias.com.br · maisminas.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · overbo.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Authorities flagged 22,077 vehicles for exceeding speed limits. jornalenoticias.com.br · maisminas.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · overbo.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The PRF reported 68 deaths on Brazilian roads during the long holiday weekend. jornalenoticias.com.br · maisminas.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · overbo.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] A total of 969 people were injured in 926 occurrences during the period. jornalenoticias.com.br · maisminas.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · overbo.com.br