Minas Gerais
Juiz de Fora receives military aid after rains leave 41 dead
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Heavy rains in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, caused at least 41 deaths and 17 missing, plus thousands homeless. The city declared a state of public calamity and is receiving support from the Brazilian Army. Residents report a lack of training for emergencies, while school shelters house affected families.
An investment fund structured by IG4 Capital with BTG Pactual won the auction for the Educa Minas project, a public-private partnership for school infrastructure in the state. The winning bid offered R$ 22.3 million monthly, a 14.1% discount on the reference value. The deal covers 95 schools across 34 municipalities, benefiting 70,000 students.
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A 31-year-old man who stole a hearse from the Instituto Médico-Legal Roquette Pinto in Belo Horizonte was released by the court on Sunday (March 29). The decision came in a custody hearing without bail payment. He will respond to charges at liberty with restrictions.
The National Justice Oversight Board ordered the Minas Gerais Court of Justice and Judge Magid Nauef Láuar to provide explanations within five days regarding the decision acquitting a 35-year-old man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in 2024. The acquittal, issued by the TJMG's 9th Specialized Criminal Chamber, sparked negative backlash and criticism from politicians and experts. The Minas Gerais Prosecutor's Office plans to appeal the ruling.
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The Court of Justice of Minas Gerais absolved a 35-year-old man accused of vulnerable rape against a 12-year-old girl, recognizing the relationship as consensual and family-forming. The decision, issued on February 11, 2026, contradicted STJ jurisprudence and drew criticism from politicians across the political spectrum. The Minas Gerais Public Prosecutor's Office plans to appeal in higher instances.
The town of Juruaia in Minas Gerais, with 11,652 residents, stands out as the 'lingerie capital', producing over 1.5 million pieces monthly across more than 200 workshops, mostly led by women. This hub creates 5,000 jobs and draws labor from neighboring cities, economically surpassing the traditional coffee sector in the area. Production, started in 1992, drives local GDP growth of about 30% annually.
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Rio de Janeiro's Civil Police arrested Ana Paula da Costa, 29, accused of kidnapping eight-month-old baby Maria Cecília and attacking her mother, Rosimere da Hora, 40, with fire. The child was rescued in Cataguases, Minas Gerais, while Rosimere remains in critical condition in hospital. The suspect may face charges of kidnapping, attempted murder, and child abandonment.