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[ACTIVE] [HEALTH] [BR]

Expansion of eyeglass and eye care programs in Brazil

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil health initiatives expand access to free eyeglasses and eye care

Sesc-MT is distributing 353 pairs of free eyeglasses to individuals who received treatment via the Sesc Saúde Visão mobile unit. This distribution follows a mobilization period in Várzea Grande between July 17 and August

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [BR]

Brazilian municipal ITBI tax reductions

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Aparecida de Goiânia reduces ITBI tax rate to 1.5%

Municipalities in Brazil are implementing temporary tax incentive programs to reduce the Property Transfer Tax (ITBI) and stimulate real estate markets. In Marília, a program titled ‘ITBI em Dia, sua escritura na mão’ w

[ACTIVE] [CULTURE] [BR]

Historical and cultural heritage initiatives in Rio de Janie

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Terra de Santa Cruz documentary explores Brazilian history and faith

Cultural and historical initiatives in Rio de Janeiro have focused on exploring the region's heritage through community engagement and media. Local efforts include the Rolé Carioca project, which organized a free guided

[QUIET] [SPORTS] [BR] [AR] [VE]

Brazil volleyball secures Olympic spots; men progress in SAM

8 clusters · 92 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil wins South American Volleyball Championship

Brazil is hosting major South American volleyball tournaments that serve as qualification pathways for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The South American Beach Volleyball Tournament in João Pessoa concluded with Braz

[QUIET] [HEALTH] [BR]

Volta Redonda social assistance public health initiatives

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Volta Redonda to present Alzheimer's public policy model at national event

The municipality of Volta Redonda is expanding its social assistance initiatives through specialized public health policies. Initial efforts focused on a proposed partnership between the Municipal Secretariat of Social

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [BR] [CN] [DE]

CSN leadership transition and debt restructuring

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: CSN to sell cement and German steel assets to reduce debt

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) has undergone a major leadership transition. Benjamin Steinbruch, who served as CEO for 24 years, is stepping down from the executive presidency to return to the role of Chairman of t

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [BR]

Urban infrastructure and mobility in Três Lagoas

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Três Lagoas public transport maintains 31,000 monthly passengers

Três Lagoas is managing various urban development and mobility trends. Infrastructure efforts are focused on drainage and paving projects to mitigate flooding and improve movement. In neighborhoods such as Jardim Mariste

[QUIET] [CRIME] [BR]

Police corruption and extortion in Rio de Janeiro

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Rio de Janeiro police officers denounced for extortion

The Public Prosecutor's Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro (MPRJ) has denounced three civil police officers and one additional man for their involvement in an armed criminal association in São Gonçalo. The group all

[QUIET] [CRIME] [BR]

Labor exploitation in Piauí, Brazil

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Piauí labor operation rescues 40 workers from slave-like conditions

In the Brazilian state of Piauí, a joint operation involving the Labor Public Ministry, the Ministry of Labor and Employment, the Federal Police, and the Public Defender's Office rescued 40 workers from conditions analog

[QUIET] [SPORTS] [BR]

Olimpede paraesporte competition in Volta Redonda

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Volta Redonda hosts Olimpede paraesporte competition

Volta Redonda is hosting Olimpede 2026, an inclusive sports competition designed for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Organized by the city hall through the Municipal Secretariat of Sport and Leis

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