# Regional developments in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260914-regional-developments-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-09-15T17:33:59.000Z. Sources: 101. Developments: 2. Various regional developments continue across Brazil, spanning legislative, educational, cultural, and economic sectors. In the educational sphere, the Instituto Federal de São Paulo (IFSP) has been recognized in the Time magazine and Statista ‘World’s Best Employers 2026’ ranking, placing 56th among 500 Brazilian organizations and 4th within the education sector. Rector Silmário Batista dos Santos stated that this recognition reinforces the institution’s commitment to valuing its people. The IFSP is also advancing the establishment of its Jardim Ângela Campus in São Paulo through the acquisition of two new plots of land, totaling approximately 8,000 square meters, to serve the M’Boi Mirim region. Additionally, the Avaré Campus is set to host the EJA-EPT Meeting from October 20 to 22 to discuss strategies for Adult and Youth Education integrated with Professional and Technological Education. Other academic activities include a biofloc technology workshop in Foz do Iguaçu and an AI in health symposium at UFMG. Economic and technological activities remain prominent. The FEBAN 2026 fair in Jacobina attracted 15,000 visitors and generated approximately R$ 6 million in business. In Ceará, discussions with Italy regarding sustainable energy and infrastructure continue. In Florianópolis, the technology sector accounts for 21% of the city’s GDP, with annual revenues reaching R$ 14 billion. Other regional activities include the FICCA Goiás event, the ‘Paraná em Ação’ service fair, and the debut of WEGA Motors at ExpoMar 2026. Local legislative sessions continue regarding municipal budgets and public service plans in various cities. ## Claims - The Integrated Forces to Combat Organized Crime launched Operation Força Integrada IV. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Judicial decisions ordered the seizure and blocking of assets totaling more than R$ 508 million. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The operation involves 106 arrest warrants and 173 search and seizure warrants across 19 states. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Federal Police seized R$ 600,000 in cash during an operation targeting electoral crimes in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The cash was found inside a travel bag carried by a woman in the Piratininga neighborhood. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Police also seized documents and spreadsheets during the approach. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Investigations are ongoing to determine the origin and intended destination of the funds and their link to electoral crimes. (corroborated by 3 sources) - In Tocantins, Operation Rota Araguaia II resulted in a judicial freeze of up to R$ 412.5 million. (corroborated by 2 sources) - In Mato Grosso do Sul, Operation Old School seized over 250 kg of cocaine and 60 kg of hashish. (corroborated by 2 sources) - In Espírito Santo, authorities seized 7 kg of cocaine during the operation. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The operation involves 14 arrest warrants and 5 search warrants in Roraima and surrounding areas. (corroborated by 2 sources) - In Bahia, Operation Eirene II executed 45 arrests and 57 search warrants. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: IFSP recognized as top employer and expands Jardim Ângela Campus The Instituto Federal de São Paulo (IFSP) has been ranked among Brazil's best employers by Time magazine and is expanding its Jardim Ângela Campus through new land acquisitions. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brusque-hosts-novos-caminhos-ceremony-for-youth-qualification ### 2026-09-14: Brazil law enforcement launches major operations against organized crime Brazilian law enforcement has launched major operations, including Força Integrada IV, targeting organized crime and corruption, resulting in hundreds of warrants and over R$ 508 million in asset freezes. 69 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senac-concrdia-participates-in-femix-trade-fair --- Cite as: Regional developments in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260914-regional-developments-in-brazil