Rio de Janeiro

Rio's city hall dismissed teacher Monique Medeiros da Costa e Silva, charged in the 2021 death of her son Henry Borel, two days after her prison release. The decision, signed by Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere, was published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday (25). The Public Prosecutor's Office has appealed for her return to jail.

March 24, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Shawn Mendes arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, March 24, and went straight to Bruna Marquezine's apartment in Ipanema. The couple was photographed by paparazzi, prompting João Lucas, husband of Marquezine's friend Sasha Meneghel, to decry it as a rights violation.

The Federal Court in Rio de Janeiro has condemned three defendants for smuggling, mistreatment, and obstruction of environmental oversight in the irregular importation of 18 giraffes from South Africa in November 2021. Four animals died shortly after arrival, and the 14 survivors are under Ibama's custody. Defenses have announced appeals against the ruling.

March 04, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Two suspects surrendered to police in a collective rape case against a 17-year-old girl in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, on January 31. The investigation uncovers a planned ambush by the victim's ex-boyfriend, with other youths involved in the assault. New complaints against the group have emerged, prompting further inquiries.

The Corcovado Club exclusive area at the Rio Open expanded to 2,200 square meters and provided shelter for VIP guests during a rain delay on Thursday, 19. The space gathered personalities from sports, fashion, and entertainment, as Brazilian tennis player João Fonseca faced Peruvian Ignacio Buse.

February 20, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

At the Rio de Janeiro ATP tournament, three Argentine players compete to reach the semifinals. After the initial matches, the results have been irregular. The 24-year-old player from La Plata will close the day's play.