Brazil
BnT Online stories available in English, newest first. Coverage of Ponta Grossa and the Campos Gerais region, in Paraná, Brazil.

Congress promulgates amendment ending 6x1; 5x2 schedule starts in 60 days

Senate approves end of 6x1 shift schedule and reduction of work hours
PEC obtained 75 favorable votes in two rounds of voting

Anvisa bans weight-loss pens sold online without registration
Measure targets pages zyntrashop.site and www.zphcstore.com.br

Anvisa blocks sale of weight-loss pens containing tirzepatida and retatrutida without registration
The measure also targets products with tirzepatida and retatrutida, without proper registration, sold through the internet

Mega-Sena may pay R$ 150 million on Thursday; see until what time to bet
Mega-Sena of R$ 150 million will be drawn on Thursday (14). Bets can be placed until 20h; check the details

Netinho, one of the biggest names in axé, dies at 60 years old
Netinho, one of the biggest names in axé music, died at 60 years old after fighting a non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The farewell will be private.

MEIs may have debts forgiven and receive up to R$5,000; see new government package
Government announces package for MEIs with forgiveness of R$12.6 billion in debts, Pix up to R$5,000 and increase in revenue ceiling.

Netinho, voice of the hit "Milla" and icon of axé, dies at 60
Singer died in Salvador on Tuesday (13); artist was battling lymphoma and will have a private farewell with family and friends







