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Helicopter crash kills three in Guaratiba, Rio

January 17, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed into a wooded area in Guaratiba, western Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday morning (January 17), killing three people on board. The victims include a Fire Department captain, a Brazilian Air Force major, and a civilian flight instructor. Authorities are investigating the causes of the accident.

Virginia Fonseca faces rain and shouts at Sapucaí rehearsal

Virginia Fonseca debuted as queen of the battery for Grande Rio at the technical rehearsal in Sapucaí, but faced heavy rain, public shouts, and a complicated journey. Despite the setbacks, she reached the concentration area and denied any rivalry with former queen Paolla Oliveira in an exclusive interview.

Debate on changing oil royalties distribution divides opinions

January 30, 2026 Reported by AI

Two opinion pieces in Folha de S.Paulo debate whether Brazil's oil royalties distribution should change. Maricá's mayor advocates for reform to promote social justice, while CBIE directors argue the current model compensates local impacts and the issue lies in resource misuse.

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Firefighters search for teenager missing at Copacabana sea

Rio de Janeiro firefighters are searching for a 14-year-old boy who disappeared in the sea off Copacabana on Wednesday, December 31. The teenager entered the water around 11:30 a.m. and has not been seen since, amid a strong swell with waves up to 2.5 meters. By late afternoon, there were no signs of the boy despite the use of divers, helicopters, and drones.

Fugitive CV leader from Goiás arrested at Rio beach

December 28, 2025 Reported by AI

Rio de Janeiro military police arrested Daniel Rodrigues dos Santos, known as Bozo, a Comando Vermelho leader in Aparecida de Goiânia, while he was at São Conrado Beach on Sunday (December 28). A fugitive from Goiás justice, Bozo had escaped the Contenção Operation in October and was hiding in Rocinha. Two other men were detained with him.

Police arrest woman suspected of kidnapping baby and setting mother on fire in Rio

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.

Luana Piovani returns to Sapucaí after 20 years

December 16, 2025 Reported by AI

Actress Luana Piovani has been announced as a ground highlight for Império Serrano in the 2026 Carnival, marking her return to Marquês de Sapucaí after two decades away. The samba school will parade in the Gold Series with an enredo honoring writer Conceição Evaristo.

January 30, 2026 02:39