Bahia Notícias

292 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Bahia Infrastructure Secretary Defends Two-Phase BA-649 Road Delivery · Seinfra clarifies BA-649 road inauguration was partial due to legal delays on viaduct.
• Brazil Police Seize 1.5 Tons of Marijuana Linked to Murders in Chapada Diamantina · Brazilian police seized 1.5 tons of marijuana during an investigation into two murders in Morro do Chapéu.
• Bahia Leads Brazil in Violent Deaths with Only 14% of Homicides Solved · A 2024 study reveals the Bahia has the highest violent death rate in Brazil and solves only 14% of homicides.
• 33-Year-Old Woman Dies After Electric Shock While Wet in Senhor do Bonfim · Camila da Silva Miranda died after electrocution while washing clothes in Senhor do Bonfim.
• Brazilian Lawyer Marcos Flávio Rhem Appointed to TRF-5 Constitutional Seat · President Lula officially appoints regional lawyer Marcos Flávio Rhem to a constitutional seat at the TRF-5 court.
• Bahia Deputy Removes Inauguration Plaque from Incomplete BA-649 Highway · Leandro de Jesus removes inauguration plaque from unfinished BA-649 highway, accusing Governor Jerônimo of misleading the public.
• Bahia Regulator Reinstates Process Against Non-Compliant Road Terminal Operator · Agerba reinstates administrative process against Aguiar Administradora for non-payment of concession fees at Paulo Afonso terminal.
• Man Executed by Gunfire in Dias d'Ávila, Bahia · Cassiano Andrade Ribeiro was killed by unidentified gunmen in a drug-related shooting in Dias d'Ávila.
• Mata de São João Earns Top National Grade for Fiscal Information Quality · Mata de São João secured a consecutive second-place Grade A in Brazil's national fiscal information ranking.
• Bahia Deputy Blames MST and Gun Restrictions for Land Conflicts · Diego Castro attributes land violence in Bahia to MST terror tactics and strict gun laws.
• Brazilian Supermarket Owner Elenilton Almeida Found Dead After Car Plunge · Elenilton Almeida, prominent supermarket owner in Bahia, died after his car fell from a bridge.
• Portuguese Goalkeeper Vozinha Receives Offer from Brazilian Serie B Club Feira FC · Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha, 40, receives proposal from Feira FC despite interest from higher divisions.
• Man Suffers Severe Burns After Sword Accident in Cruz das Almas · A man suffered severe burns and blood loss after a sword accident in Cruz das Almas on Sunday night.
• Brazilian Prosecutor Arrests 10 Lawyers for Facilitating Drug Trafficking in Bahia Prisons · Operation Sintonia de Gravata arrests 10 lawyers in Bahia for acting as communication links for criminal factions.
• Ten Lawyers Arrested in Bahia for Running Drug Trafficking Operations · Ten lawyers in Bahia were arrested for using legal privileges to manage drug trafficking, logistics, and finances for criminal factions.
• Bahia Towns Report Historic Streaks Without Intentional Homicides · Lagoa Real, Bahia, reaches over 8 years without a recorded intentional homicide.
• Feira de Santana Announces 2026 Feast of Our Lady of Saint Anne · Feira de Santana launches 2026 religious festival marking 180 years of the parish.
• Brazilian Police Arrest Suspect Linked to 2021 Homicide in Jitaúna · Police in Jitaúna, Bahia, arrested a 24-year-old suspect for a 2021 murder.
• Bahia Governor Rebates Zé Ronaldo's Criticism of Patient Regulation and Demands Municipal Hospital · Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues defends state patient regulation and demands Feira de Santana build a municipal hospital.
• Woman Killed, Man Injured in Car-Motorcycle Crash on BR-407 in Capim Grosso · Fatal collision between a Hyundai and a motorcycle on BR-407 killed Ane Clécia and injured a man in Capim Grosso.
• Truck Loses Brakes, Rolls Over, Hits Parked Car in Itacaré · A truck lost brake control, rolled over, and struck a parked car in Itacaré without injuring pedestrians.
• Brazilian Town Lençóis Competes for UN Tourism's Global Best Village Award · Lençóis in Chapada Diamantina is one of seven Brazilian towns nominated for the UN Tourism Global Best Villages award.
• Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on BR-116 Leaves One Dead in Bahia · A woman died and others were injured in a five-vehicle collision on the BR-116 highway in Vitória da Conquista.
• 20-Year-Old Drug Trafficker Arrested After Roof-Chasing Escape Attempt in Seabra · A 20-year-old fugitive arrested in Seabra attempted to flee by jumping over roofs and walls before being captured.
• Suspect Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Santo Antônio de Jesus · Police in Bahia arrested a man for trafficking cocaine and marijuana during a raid.
• Three Suspects Arrested for Robbery-Murder of Elderly Teacher in Bahia · Police in Bahia, Brazil, arrested three suspects linked to the robbery-murder of a 64-year-old teacher.
• Bahia Police Arrest 81 in Bus Robbery Crackdown, 77% Crime Drop During São João Festivities · Bahia's Civil Police arrested 81 individuals in bus robberies, recovered 375 phones, and reported a 77% decrease in crimes during the São João festival.
• Four Suspects Linked to Criminal Faction in Portão Apprehended in Police Operation; Two Injured · Four suspects associated with the Comando Vermelho were arrested in a police operation after being identified through a video showing weapons in Lauro de Freitas.
• Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Illegal Ammunition Possession in Jucuruçu · A 36-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence and illegal possession of ammunition in Jucuruçu.
• Man Caught in Flagrante for Luring 14-Year-Old via WhatsApp in Muritiba · A man was arrested in Muritiba for allegedly luring a 14-year-old girl through WhatsApp, with the victim's family orchestrating the meeting.