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.
A Minas Gerais court ordered the immediate transfer of Douglas de Azevedo Carvalho, known as Mancha, to a maximum security prison in Belo Horizonte after a custody hearing on March 18.
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Pedro Barbosa, a chef from Belo Horizonte, applies refined high gastronomy techniques to ice cream cones at Uaiê, his sorveteria in the São Pedro neighborhood. Inspired by his childhood in Minas Gerais and experiences in renowned kitchens, he creates flavors blending local tradition and innovation. The shop, opened in February 2024, offers about 14 weekly options at R$ 28 each.
Digital influencer Henrique Maderite, aged 50, was found dead on Friday, February 6, 2026, at his ranch in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais. Known for catchphrases like 'Sextou BB', he left over 2 million followers and sparked grief among celebrities and officials. The cause of death is under police investigation.
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The dismissal of conductor Ligia Amadio from the Minas Gerais Symphony Orchestra has sparked outrage in Brazil's and international classical music communities, following her criticism of musicians' low salaries. The episode, occurring weeks after a public hearing, prompted protests, manifestos, and a petition with over 13,000 signatures.