Brazil
BnT Online stories available in English, newest first. Coverage of Ponta Grossa and the Campos Gerais region, in Paraná, Brazil.
São Paulo confirms 67 cases of mpox in a month
Disability Benefit: INSS creates 10-day deadline to contest denied benefit
INSS changes rules for disability benefit and allows reanalysis of denied requests within up to 10 days. See the new deadlines and requirements for medical exams
Gás do Povo releases 3.1 million vouchers for free gas cylinder; learn how to check
Gás do Povo releases 3.1 million vouchers on November 10. See who is entitled to the free gas cylinder and how to check using CPF
PRF gains new responsibilities and may act outside federal highways
PRF gains new responsibilities with PEC approved by the Senate and may act on railways, waterways, federal installations and security operations
IBGE opens 27,000 temporary positions with salaries up to R$ 4,370
Inscriptions start this Saturday (6)
Tornado devastates Chapecó, destroys airport and leaves incalculable damages; see photos
Tornado in Chapecó causes destruction, damages airport, suspends flights and leaves thousands without power. Winds reached 126 km/h.
Deputy Aliel advocates end of bets and punishment for those who spread illegal gambling
National Congress will decide the future of online betting platforms; Aliel announced he will vote 'yes' for the end of bets in Brazil
Anatel publishes new rules to prevent fraud through SMS
Operators must block messages from unregistered codes
Flávio Bolsonaro votes remotely in favor of Security PEC in the US
Vote was the first since he left the country last week
Pé-de-Meia Universitário will pay up to R$ 950 per month to low-income students in 2027
Pé-de-Meia Universitário is set to start in 2027 with up to R$ 950 monthly. The government also plans to expand the benefit to public high school education.
