Manaus

Brazil health response expands amid measles and West Nile

129 clusters · 643 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Brazil reports 35 measles cases amid regional outbreaks

Following the Pan American Health Organization’s warning of a Southern‑Hemisphere respiratory virus surge, Brazil’s health authorities intensified surveillance and vaccination efforts throughout the 2026 winter. Early me

Brazil Weather Crisis: Floods, Storms & Severe Drought

194 clusters · 794 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Extratropical cyclone alert issued for Southern Brazil

By mid-September 2026, Brazil’s extreme weather patterns have escalated into a multi-regional crisis involving fatalities, flooding, and severe droughts. In the South, a landslide in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, killed three fa

Ambar Energia regulatory and labor investigations

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Manaus utility Âmbar Energia faces investigation over aluminum wiring

Ambar Energia Amazonas S.A. has faced legal and regulatory scrutiny regarding its operations in Manaus. Initially, the company reached an R$ 800,000 settlement with the Labor Public Ministry to resolve allegations of sev

Student attacks on teachers in Brazil

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Teacher stabbed by student in Cametá, Pará school

In late August 2026, a 23-year-old private tutor, Vinícius Figueiredo, was stabbed approximately nine times by a student aged 14 or 15 during a session in Manaus, Brazil. The attack, which occurred at a private education

Extreme weather and accelerating heat in Amazonas, Brazil

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Amazon Basin faces rapid increase in extreme heat and water stress

The Amazonas region of Brazil has experienced extreme weather patterns characterized by intense heat and severe storms. In mid-August, the municipality of Manicoré was struck by a severe hailstorm involving strong winds

Brazil municipal rabies vaccination drives

9 clusters · 117 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil municipalities launch widespread vaccination campaigns

Municipal rabies vaccination drives continued expanding in August 2026. In Rio de Janeiro, the municipal government launched a free campaign on 8 August, operating 125 vaccination posts across several districts. In Aragu

KTM 2027 lineup updates: 690 Rally and Enduro models

14 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: KTM introduces the 690 Rally enduro motorcycle

In September 2026, KTM expanded its 2027 lineup with the announcement of the 690 Rally, positioned as the spiritual successor to the 640 Adventure. Built on the 690 Enduro R platform, the 692.7 cc LC4 single-cylinder eng

Amazonas gubernatorial election

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Candidates in Amazonas and Acre intensify regional election campaigns

The Amazonas gubernatorial race has seen candidates focus on polling leads and specific policy platforms. Early polling indicated Senator Omar Aziz (PSD) leading the race, with figures ranging from 29.6% to 31%, followed

João Pessoa urban maintenance and digital transformation

9 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Paraíba infrastructure projects include road repairs and solar water systems

The municipal Secretariat of Infrastructure (Seinfra) has continued its weekly “tapa-buraco” road-maintenance program. While operations reached 55 neighborhoods in late August 2026, the scope adjusted to 44 neighborhoods

Cruise line itinerary expansions 2026–2029

56 clusters · 107 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Seabourn announces 30-day Amazon voyage for 2028

Since July 2026, cruise operators have continued to expand itineraries, ships, and themed programs through 2029. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has detailed its 2027 ART 2 SEA program on EUROPA 2, featuring curated art voyages in t

Brazil real estate market trends 2026

12 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil real estate sales grow in first half of 2026

Brazil’s residential real estate market continues to undergo structural shifts in consumer behavior and regional development. While purchase intentions remain high at 52%, property continues to serve as a primary tool fo

Manaus urban infrastructure and mobility projects

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Manaus infrastructure: Passarão road complex ramp to open by September 20

Urban infrastructure and mobility projects in Manaus have progressed through various stages of renovation and new construction. In late July, the Municipal Institute of Urban Mobility (IMMU) completed upgrades at the Pa

Performing arts productions and festivals in Brazil

4 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Sou Manaus festival draws 560,000 people and boosts local economy

New performing arts productions involving circus and theater are being introduced in Brazil. In São Paulo, Circo Piorô is set to premiere ‘A Banda do Circo Piorô’ in September, utilizing music and acrobatics to examine t

Yamaha motorcycle product launches in Brazil

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Yamaha launches 2027 Crosser motorcycle line in Brazil

Yamaha has expanded its motorcycle offerings in the Brazilian market with the introduction of several new models. In August, the company introduced the Tracer 7 sport-touring motorcycle at the Festival Interlagos. Produ

Ambev Instituto BORA social inclusion initiative

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Instituto BORA expands productive inclusion efforts at Latimpacto conference

Ambev has announced the transformation of its BORA Hub into the Instituto BORA, an organization managed in partnership with Yunus Negócios Sociais. The institute utilizes a shared governance model and a collective fund t

Security and drug enforcement in Amazonas

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Amazonas and Peru security forces seize 4.5 tons of skunk and heavy weaponry

Security operations in the Amazonas region have focused on large-scale drug seizures and combating organized crime. In late August, authorities in Manaus seized 2.4 tons of skunk marijuana in the Tarumã-Açu neighborhood,

Criminal and emergency incidents in Brazil

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Bahia police launch operation against interstate drug and arms trafficking ring

Reports indicate various criminal activities and emergency incidents across different regions of Brazil. In late August, incidents were documented in Guanabara Bay, João Pessoa, and São Gonçalo. These included an armed r

Water and utility maintenance disruptions in Brazil and PT

7 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Portugal utility maintenance causes electricity and water outages

Late July 2026 saw a wave of scheduled water-service interruptions across Brazil and Portugal, with utilities in Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, Brusque, Juiz de Fora and several Portuguese towns carrying out repairs, pipeli

32nd Grito dos Excluídos protests in Brazil

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil social movements hold 32nd Grito dos Excluídos protests

The 32nd edition of the Grito dos Excluídos (Cry of the Excluded) mobilized social movements, unions, and religious organizations across more than 50 Brazilian cities on September 7, coinciding with Independence Day. The

Fires in Manaus affecting historic and forest areas

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Manaus faces fires at historic building and forest areas

A fire damaged the historic former Banco da Amazônia (Basa) building in downtown Manaus, destroying its roof and internal wooden components. The Amazonas Military Fire Brigade controlled the flames, and the Municipal Civ

Housing safety and displacement in Amazonas

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Amazonas Public Defender sues for housing aid after residential fire

Legal and administrative actions are addressing housing safety and displacement in Amazonas following structural and fire-related incidents. In Manaus, a specialized environmental court upheld a residential ban on 11 pr

Amazonas drought and heat emergency

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Manaus faces severe water security risks amid Rio Negro drought

The state of Amazonas continues to face a climate emergency driven by extreme heat and severe drought. The Amazonas State Health Secretariat (SES-AM) and FVS-RCP have issued technical alerts regarding health risks from e

Public administration and security in Amazonas

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Manaus opens tax auditor competition with R$ 27,000 salary

In August 2026, Manaus and the state of Amazonas initiated several administrative and security developments. Initially, municipal agencies in Manaus announced recruitment processes for tax auditors and social security po

Amazonas Court of Accounts institutional activities

2 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: ISA ENERGIA BRASIL invests R$ 815 million in grid renewal

The Amazonas Court of Accounts (TCE-AM) has engaged in diverse institutional activities in Manaus. Initially, the court’s Women’s Ombudsman Office joined a municipal educational program to support 150 students with high

Brazil Sine employment and training initiatives

10 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Cetam launches inaugural informatics course for adolescents with autism in Manaus

In mid-July 2026, Brazil’s public employment service, Sine, launched municipal job fairs in Manaus and Salvador. By August, Manaus expanded its efforts through the Amazonas Technological Education Center (Cetam), which o

Social and athletic initiatives in Manaus

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Manaus hosts inclusive education and sports events for disability awareness

The municipal administration in Manaus has implemented various social initiatives focused on sports and education. In August 2026, Mayor Renato Junior announced an expansion of a support program for high-performance athl

Manaus City Council legislative developments

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Brazil legislative updates: education, labor, and culture bills

The Manaus City Council has progressed several legislative initiatives focused on public safety and urban services. On August 26, the council advanced Bill No. 077/2025, which proposes the creation of the ‘SOS Mulher’ a

Community and cultural programming in Brazil

5 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Brazilian cities celebrate anniversaries with month-long events

Municipalities across Brazil continue to conduct various community-focused events, ranging from social integration programs for senior citizens to broader cultural and educational festivals. Initial activities focused on

Manaus Gastronomic Street urban development

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Manaus implements new traffic system on José Clemente Street

The city of Manaus has commenced construction on its first ‘Gastronomic Street’ on Rua Ferreira Pena in the historic center. Part of the ‘Nosso Centro’ program, the project involves converting a section of the street int

Amazon region logistics and river navigation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Amazon river recession threatens logistics and Manaus industry

The Amazon logistics sector is navigating both historical documentation and emerging environmental threats. Recent developments included the launch of ‘A História do Transporte da Amazônia’ by historian Etelvina Garcia t