São Paulo
Police officer and elderly man die in São Paulo traffic accident
A police officer from Rota and a 67-year-old man died on Friday night after a hit-and-run on Avenida Professor Francisco Morato in São Paulo's west zone. The off-duty officer collided with the pedestrian on his motorcycle, and both were run over by other vehicles. The State Public Security Secretariat expressed regret over the officer's death.
Federal police probe fraud in textbook sales to São Paulo municipalities
Brazil's Federal Police executed 15 search and seizure warrants in São Paulo and Salvador on Wednesday (October 29) to probe fraud in textbook sales to São Paulo municipalities. Operation Legere targets a scheme of overpricing involving fake invoices and rigged bids. The investigation highlights towns like Embu das Artes, with evidence of public fund diversion.
São Paulo film festival awards top prize to 'The President's Cake'
The 49th São Paulo International Film Festival ended on the night of October 30, 2025, with the jury's top trophy going to the Iraqi film 'The President's Cake'. Other awards highlighted productions from various countries, including Brazilian ones, in categories such as fiction, documentary, and queer. The ceremony was followed by a screening of 'Jay Kelly' by Noah Baumbach.
Veja awards top 30 best companies in Brazil in inaugural ranking
Revista Veja Negócios held the first edition of the TOP30 – Best Companies in Brazil ranking, in partnership with Austin Rating, awarding companies from 30 sectors based on financial statements from 2022 to 2024. The event took place at Hotel Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, with Governor Tarcísio de Freitas in attendance. The awards recognized financial results, exemplary governance, and sustainable growth.