Bento Gonçalves

Brazil-Argentina senior and impersonation fraud scams

18 clusters · 61 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Elderly woman loses R$ 33,000 in Campo Grande banking scam

Fraudulent schemes targeting seniors and vulnerable individuals in Brazil have continued to escalate through early October 2026. Previous incidents involved high-value thefts through impersonation, such as criminals posi

Tourism and event development in Vale dos Vinhedos

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Wine Run Destinations holds 14th edition in Vale dos Vinhedos

The Vale dos Vinhedos region is expanding its integration of wine culture with specialized tourism and event services. In late September 2026, the Miolo Wine Group formally launched a dedicated commercial service for th

Brazil expands bridges, rail, and urban infrastructure

42 clusters · 142 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil infrastructure: Rio Ubá bridge nears completion as Rio das Antas repairs are studied

From May through September 2026, Brazil’s federal, state, and municipal authorities accelerated a wave of road, bridge, rail, and utility projects. In Bahia, the Salvador-Itaparica megabridge project reached a milestone

Brazil summer 2026 cultural festival wave

703 clusters · 1171 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Brazilian music festivals announce 2026 lineups

The August festival season in Brazil continues to expand through musical tours, regional celebrations, and large-scale cultural gatherings. In the music sector, Grupo Revelação and Xande de Pilares are conducting the ‘Ta

Farroupilha festivities in Rio Grande do Sul

15 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Gaúcho cultural events held in Parobé and Chapecó

The 2026 Farroupilha festivities in Rio Grande do Sul concluded with significant cultural and economic milestones. In Porto Alegre, the Acampamento Farroupilha at Parque Harmonia ended its celebrations, centered on the t

Portugal emergency response and disaster preparedness

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Municipalities in Brazil and Portugal conduct emergency preparedness drills

Following severe storms that caused infrastructure failure and isolation earlier in the year, the Portuguese government and the Municipality of Espinho are implementing measures to strengthen emergency response capabilit

Brazilian municipalities expand water, sanitation and flood/

35 clusters · 181 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Bento Gonçalves and Cotiporã declare emergency after heavy rains

Water utilities continue an intensive upgrade programme through July 2026, with Águas do Rio finishing 36 Guandu interventions, Araras replacing 30 km of iron mains, and Porto Alegre installing temporary dikes and submer

Rota FIERGS industrial development in Serra Gaúcha

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Bento+20 proposal selected as top priority for Serra Gaúcha industry

The Rota FIERGS project, an initiative by the Rio Grande do Sul Federation of Industries, held a meeting in Bento Gonçalves to address industrial priorities and manufacturing sector demands in the Serra region. Followin

Wine industry harvest and tourism developments

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Wineries secure gold medals at international and regional wine competitions

Wine producers in Portugal and Brazil are engaging in seasonal harvest activities and industry development. In Portugal, producers such as Esporão and Quinta dos Murças are hosting immersive harvest programs, including c

Brazil holds Independence Day parades and celebrations

6 clusters · 186 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Cáceres celebrates Brazil's Independence Day with civic parade

As Independence Day on September 7 arrived, Brazil proceeded with its planned civic-military parades and cultural events. In Brasília, spectators including tourists, local residents, and former military personnel gathe