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Brazil regional news: digital fraud coalition and public service updates

Various regional developments in Brazil involve public service management, environmental concerns, and legal actions. In São Paulo, the Public Prosecutor's Office has formed the ‘Coalizão Pela Integridade Digital’ to combat digital fraud and organized crime targeting consumers and businesses. Simultaneously, the MP-SP is demanding a Conduct Adjustment Agreement (TAC) from Sabesp regarding the Billings–Alto Tietê interconnection works in Rio Grande da Serra to ensure environmental safety.

In Tocantins, authorities are addressing waste management challenges. Officials in Augustinópolis are seeking solutions to replace open-air landfills with sustainable models, while state-wide discussions involve the implementation of regional sanitary landfills. In Araguaína, the Public Prosecutor's Office has filed a civil action against BRK Ambiental to ensure consistent water supply and emergency contingency plans. Additionally, an investigation is underway in Araguaína regarding potential irregularities and exam leaks in a recent public civil service examination.

In Rio Bonito, infrastructure works by Águas do Rio are expanding the treated water network and modernizing water intake at the Bacaxá River to improve local supply.

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Araguaína · Associação Brasileira de Televisão por Assinatura · Conselho Nacional de Autorregulamentação Publicitária · Instituto Alana · Ministério Público do Estado de São Paulo · Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira e Costa · Rio Grande da Serra · Sabesp · Tocantins

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