São Paulo

MPSP seeks R$ 100k indemnity from colonel charged with wife's PM death

March 18, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

São Paulo's Public Ministry requested that Lt. Col. Geraldo Leite Rosa Neto, charged with feminicide and procedural fraud in his wife Gisele Alves Santana's death, pay R$ 100k indemnity to her family. The 32-year-old soldier was found shot in the head in February in a Brás apartment, with the case shifting from suicide to homicide after forensics.

São Paulo government announces package of measures against domestic violence

The São Paulo state government announced on Monday (30) a package of actions to strengthen the fight against violence toward women. Among the measures is the delivery of 69 rooms for Women's Defense Police Stations in police outposts in the coming months. Governor Tarcísio de Freitas stated that women's defense is a priority.

Lieutenant colonel uses 'alpha male' rhetoric in messages before femicide

March 29, 2026 Reported by AI

Messages from Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Leite Rosa Neto to his wife, soldier Gisele Alves Santana, reveal a male dominance ideology shortly before he was accused of killing her on February 18. The officer, jailed in São Paulo, denies the crime and has a history of harassment complaints against women in the Military Police. Investigators link the rhetoric to controlling practices in the relationship.

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São Paulo has Brazil's most expensive basic food basket

Conab and Dieese data show that São Paulo's basic food basket cost R$ 852.87 in February, the highest among Brazilian capitals, equating to 56.88% of the minimum wage. It requires 115 hours and 45 minutes of work to purchase, the longest time recorded. Despite a 0.18% drop from January, costs remain high.

PM lieutenant-colonel arrested for wife's femicide after prior affair probe

March 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Lieutenant-Colonel Geraldo Leite Rosa Neto, a São Paulo PM officer, was arrested on March 18 for the qualified femicide of his wife, soldier Gisele Alves Santana, following forensics contradicting his suicide claim. Months earlier, he faced a probe for an alleged affair that strained their marriage. The victim's mother branded him a 'monster' and demands justice.

Diogo Nogueira starts Infinito Samba tour in São Paulo

Singer Diogo Nogueira performs the first show of his Infinito Samba tour, celebrating 20 years of career, this Friday (March 6) at Tokio Marine Hall in southern São Paulo. The performance blends the ancestry of Brazilian music with an innovative outlook for the future, highlighting the link between yesterday's and tomorrow's samba. Tickets are on sale starting at R$ 80 (half price).

São Paulo international theater show starts this Saturday

March 05, 2026 Reported by AI

The 13th edition of the São Paulo International Theater Show (MITsp) starts this Saturday (7) and runs until March 15, featuring 24 Brazilian and foreign productions exploring themes like violence and the environment. Held across 11 venues in the capital, the event highlights French writer Édouard Louis and companies from the Centro-Oeste region. A parallel program, Farofa do Processo, occupies independent spaces in Bexiga with works in development.

March 29, 2026 07:34