Rio Branco

Food inflation and cost-of-living responses in Brazil and PT

4 clusters · 31 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Brazil basic food basket prices fall in 25 capitals

Rising food prices continue to impact consumer purchasing power in Brazil and Portugal, requiring strategic household planning to maintain nutritional quality. In Brazil, recent surveys indicate rising costs for basic st

Unidentified body found in Rio Branco

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Rio Branco authorities seek family of man found dead near Acre River

Authorities in Rio Branco are attempting to identify the remains of Enio Brasil dos Santos, whose body was discovered on September 8 along the banks of the Acre River on Epaminondas Jácome Avenue. The Legal Medical Inst

Brazil SRAG incidence rises in several states

7 clusters · 14 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Fiocruz reports rising SRAG incidence in five Brazilian states

By mid-September 2026, epidemiological data from Fiocruz’s InfoGripe bulletin indicates that while national trends for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAG) are stabilizing or oscillating, several states are reporting

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Embraer credit rating upgraded to BBB by Fitch

Brazil health response expands amid measles and West Nile

128 clusters · 640 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil reports measles cases in São Paulo and Amazonas

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

Criminal activity and law enforcement in Brazil and Portugal

4 clusters · 222 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil police conduct multiple arrests for kidnapping and abuse

Law enforcement agencies in Brazil and Portugal continue to report various criminal incidents, ranging from violent assaults to organized crime operations. In Brazil, recent police activity includes the arrest of a Goiás

Acre gubernatorial candidates launch election campaigns

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Acre political landscape shifts as Alan Rick leads polls

The Acre gubernatorial race continues to evolve as Senator Alan Rick maintains his lead in recent polling. According to data from Instituto Veritá, Rick holds 39.8% of voter intentions, followed by Mailza Assis at 27.9%.

Motorcycle accident on BR-364 in Rio Branco

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Rio Branco hospital treats motorcycle accident victim

A 21-year-old woman, Luana Ferreira Castelo, is in intensive care at the Rio Branco Emergency Care Unit following a motorcycle collision on the BR-364 highway near the Federal University of Acre. Following a blood donat

Public health education initiatives in Campo Grande

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil expands public health services and mental health care

The municipality of Campo Grande has launched the ‘Eugênio Oliveira Martins de Barros’ Public Health School. Operating under the Municipal Health Secretariat (Sesau), the institution is designed to connect the public hea

Brazilian educational assessment developments

17 clusters · 170 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: National exam updates reported in Portugal and Brazil

In mid‑July 2026, the Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (Inep) posted the definitive results for the first stage of Revalida 2026/1. By 28 July, Inep released preliminary results for

Criminal and traffic incidents in Brazil, Mozambique, Angola

5 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil reports multiple violent crimes and fatal accidents

Reports from late August and early September 2026 detail a series of violent crimes, domestic disputes, and fatal accidents across Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, and Portugal. In Angola, a 43-year-old woman was detained in

Brazilian public sector recruitment and administration

108 clusters · 289 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Lucas do Rio Verde reports sports achievements and employment opportunities

Public sector recruitment and administrative adjustments continue across Brazil, with recent activity focused on municipal, legislative, and specialized agency roles. In Porto Velho, the City Hall has released results

Super El Niño intensifies with extreme weather risks

159 clusters · 1379 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: El Niño intensifies with high risk of historic strength in 2026

By early September 2026, the Super El Niño phenomenon has intensified, with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issuing high-certainty alerts that the event will likely persist until February 2027. Experts predic

Rio Branco Municipal Chamber administrative developments

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Câmara dos Deputados announces public competition with 150+ vacancies

The Rio Branco Municipal Chamber is preparing for a major public civil service examination to strengthen its administrative structure. The organizing body, Instituto de Desenvolvimento Institucional Brasileiro (IDIB), wa

Brazil traffic accident surge persists through September 202

106 clusters · 398 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Paraná police indict four men for torture after fatal fall

The wave of high-severity road collisions that began in July 2022 continued through mid-2026, with July 2026 adding dozens of new incidents across the country. A week-long spate produced multiple fatal crashes in BR-158

Acre 2026 governorship race solidifies historic coalition

8 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Yargo Rodrigues presents candidacy for Acre Legislative Assembly

In early August, the Avança Acre coalition officially launched the re-election bid of Governor Mailza Assis (Progressistas) with a historic ticket pairing her with former deputy Jéssica Sales (MDB), the first all-female

Brazil 2026 public policy reforms

96 clusters · 348 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Renault offers Boreal discounts via Move Brasil program

From April to August 2026, the Brazilian federal and state governments rolled out a series of policy measures aimed at expanding housing, credit, transport, sanitation, education and social protection. In April, the Minh

Brazil Minha Casa Minha Vida program expansion

10 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Minha Casa, Minha Vida dominates Brazilian real estate market

The Minha Casa Minha Vida programme continues to expand across Brazil. President Lula recently announced that the program has reached a milestone of 2.5 million contracted homes since its resumption in 2023, meeting a ta

Acre state administrative and environmental management

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Acre implements environmental initiatives and fire prevention measures

The state of Acre is pursuing various modernization and management initiatives. Administrative efforts include upgrading technical capacity for public real estate evaluation through the State Secretariat of Administratio

Commercial property fires in Brazil

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil commercial fires impact Mercado Cruz and Mercadão de Madureira

A series of fires in Brazil has caused significant damage to commercial properties and local businesses. In late August, separate incidents occurred in Guriri and Arapiraca. In Guriri, a fire destroyed a pastry trailer,

Disciplinary proceedings against Minister Marco Buzzi

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Rio Branco official dismissed following sexual harassment conviction

The Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) voted 24 to 4 to apply the penalty of availability to Minister Marco Buzzi, including a proposal for the permanent loss of his judicial office. This disciplinary action follows alle

Drought and water scarcity in northern Brazil

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Roraima declares state of emergency due to severe drought

Severe drought conditions have led to states of emergency in northern Brazil. In Rio Branco, Mayor Alysson Bestene declared a 180-day state of emergency following the drying of the Rio Acre, its tributaries, and local we

Brazil expands public cancer screening and oncology care

6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Rio Branco implements new DNA-HPV testing for cervical cancer screening

In July 2026, Brazil announced new guidelines prioritizing molecular HPV testing with self-collection to replace the Pap smear, aiming to increase participation and reduce disparities in cervical cancer screening. Implem

Homicide investigation in Rio Branco

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Rio Branco man found dead with hands tied in suspected execution

In Rio Branco, authorities are investigating the death of Francisco Jerônimo do Nascimento, 39, who was found dead in the Rosalinda neighborhood. The victim, who was under electronic monitoring via an ankle bracelet, was

Brazil Sine employment and training initiatives

10 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 10 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

Brazil election campaign activities

2 clusters · 108 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Political candidates launch new campaign phases in Brazil

Political candidates in Brazil are intensifying their activities across various levels of government as the 2026 election cycle progresses. Presidential candidates have focused on major cities like Curitiba, Porto Alegre

Extreme weather in Amazonas, Brazil

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazil experiences record heatwaves and drought driven by El Niño

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

Rio Branco health council corruption investigation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Rio Branco Mayor inspects infrastructure in Jardim Panorama

The Municipal Health Council of Rio Branco approved the removal of Francisco Oliveira da Silva Ribeiro from his position as council member and president. An investigation by the Permanent Commission of Ethics, Laws, an

Public protests and political mobilizations in Brazil

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Right-wing movements organize political mobilizations in Brazil

Brazil has experienced various forms of public mobilization and political organization. Localized protests have emerged across several cities, driven by demands for infrastructure improvements, such as road paving in Rio

Digitalization and AI implementation in Piauí

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Nicolau Júnior launches reelection campaign for Acre Legislative Assembly

The state of Piauí has established itself as a leader in Brazil for the digitalization of public services. According to an index by the Brazilian Association of State and Public Entities of Information and Communication