The real estate market in Belo Horizonte and Nova Lima experienced a 14% increase in residential unit launches from January to September 2023 compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth is attributed to the need to balance available stock for consumers. Major companies like MRV&CO, Sensia, and Patrimar reported significant sales increases, with new projects launched across the region. Despite the rise in launches, property prices also increased, driven by land scarcity and regulatory changes. The market outlook for 2024 remains positive, with expectations of further growth and a potential decrease in interest rates.

In the past 20 years, operations to combat slave-like labor in Brazil have increased by nearly 700%, highlighting significant changes in the country's approach to labor rights and human rights enforcement.

Videos showing luxury items being 'dismantled' have gained significant traction and gone viral on social media platforms.

On Black Consciousness Day, CBN highlights the voices of Brazilian black women who are increasingly gaining space in hip-hop. This new generation of female rappers is winning fans and opening more doors for women artists. The report includes interviews with singers, scholars of this musical genre, and fans who admire the songs.

Water supply has been interrupted for more than a week in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte due to issues in Copasa's network. The main affected areas include the capital and surrounding cities such as Betim, Contagem, Esmeraldas, and Santa Luzia. The company reported a 20% increase in water consumption in recent days due to a heatwave.

Percussion schools across Brazil have seen an increase in students wanting to learn instruments for Carnival. There is still time to learn.

Students and staff at a school in MG required medical attention due to food poisoning.

Isabela Cristi Gomes Barros, a gospel singer known as Izabela Cristy, and her husband David Robson de Barros were arrested by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais in Lagoa Santa, part of the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte. The arrests were made following a new preventive detention order issued by the Minas Gerais Justice on October 7. Both are accused of running a financial pyramid scheme.

Samuel Eberth de Melo, a 41-year-old businessman from Minas Gerais, has been missing since Friday, October 2nd. The police in Rio Grande do Sul are actively searching for him.

The bodies of four victims who died in a landslide in Belo Horizonte have been released to their families and are being mourned today. The deceased are Roberto Mauro Silva, Zacarias Evangelista Fonseca, Rafael Pereira Barbosa, and Juliana Angélica Menezes Veloso. A fifth victim, Igor Alves do Vale, survived with leg injuries and is hospitalized in the capital of Minas Gerais.

Deolinda Soares Rodrigues, one of the first citizens of Belo Horizonte, passed away at 123 years old in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo. If verified by the Guinness Book, she could be the oldest woman in the world. Registered in Belo Horizonte in 1898, Deolinda moved to Presidente Prudente 60 years ago, where she raised her family. She had 10 children, over 30 grandchildren, around 90 great-grandchildren, and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Deolinda was hospitalized in April due to gallbladder issues and died after developing pulmonary complications. Her family stated she was lucid and in good health until her passing.

A 22-year-old victim is receiving medical and psychological care following a rape incident. The victim's sister, Kelly Rodrigues, confirmed in an interview with Rádio CBN that the victim was awake when she entered the app car.

UFMG has developed a mathematical model that uses laboratory information to help doctors decide on the invasiveness of treatments for yellow fever patients. The project will be tested in other regions of Brazil in the next research phase.

Tecnoclean, the company responsible for selling monoethylene glycol to the manufacturer Bassar, which resulted in the poisoning and death of dogs nationwide, has been indicted by the Civil Police of Alagoas. In Minas Gerais, the institution's inquiry was returned by the Public Ministry, prompting the Civil Police of Minas to resume the investigation.

At least five female parliamentarians have been victims of threats. Last week, a report was delivered to the Minister of Justice, Flávio Dino, denouncing the intimidations these women received.

Four individuals involved in the case of a young woman who was raped after being left unconscious on the street following a pagode concert have been charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office. The charges differ from the Civil Police's investigation, which had only indicted two people.

Cleber Felipe Vicente Martins, 39, remains in the Intensive Care Unit at the Regional Public Hospital of Betim, in the Greater BH area. He owns CFV Martins Transportes, the company contracted for the trip. According to survivor accounts, the driver shouted to passengers that the bus had lost its brakes moments before the vehicle crashed into an embankment and overturned on the Fernão Dias highway.

Security camera footage reveals a man stealing spare tires from cars in a building's garage in Contagem, with a partner assisting him. The incident occurred on March 3, and the same individual was seen attempting to enter another building on May 3. Residents have filed a police report, and the Civil Police have been contacted for more information, but no response has been received yet.

The Civil Police conducted an operation targeting child sexual exploitation in the Baixo Jequitinhonha region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, resulting in the arrest of the former deputy mayor of Jacinto.

Justice in Minas Gerais sentenced a couple to 14 years and 8 months for torturing and killing a 10-year-old child. The abuse began after the girl expressed missing her father. The convicted woman is the mother of the victim.

Prosecutor André Luís Garcia de Pinho has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the death of Lorenza de Pinho in 2021. He has been in custody since April 4, 2022.

The 1987 Carnival classic 'Haja Amor' by Luiz Caldas has gained popularity among young audiences through dance challenges on TikTok. Marketing experts see this as a strategy for artists to revive old songs, leveraging nostalgia and social media trends.

Kiara Rodriguez, an 18-year-old long jump T47 world champion, aims to secure Ecuador's first Paralympic medal in Tokyo. Balancing her training with plans to pursue a university degree, Rodriguez is determined to end Ecuador's medal drought at the Paralympics. She has already achieved significant success, including gold at the World Junior Para Athletics Championships and titles at the Parapan American Games and World Championships. Rodriguez attributes her success to good training, support, and her coach Bernardo Valdés. She enjoys exchanging pins with athletes from other countries and dreams of visiting Disney.

Jean Maggi, a retired Argentinian Para alpine skier, has led an extraordinary life marked by significant achievements in sports and disability advocacy. After surviving a heart attack, he turned to sports, eventually becoming the first Argentinean to compete in the Winter Paralympics. His adventurous spirit led him to compete in an Ironman and climb the Himalayas on a handbike. Maggi founded the Jean Maggi Foundation to support children with disabilities and now aims to achieve suborbital space travel. His life and achievements have been documented in a Netflix film, 'El Límite Infinito'.

Lisbeli Vera Andrade, a 19-year-old Para athlete from Venezuela, has overcome childhood bullying and physical challenges to become a top contender at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Discovered by coach Leonel Cabezas, she moved to Maracaibo to train under Isidro Barthelemy. Vera's international debut was at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games, and she has since won multiple medals, including a Parapan American title and two bronzes at the Dubai 2019 World Championships. Inspired by Venezuelan athletics legend Elsa Antúnez, Vera aims to win three medals at the upcoming Paralympic Games.

Francisca Mardones, a Chilean athlete, recalls her emotional victory at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, where she won the women's shot put F54 competition with a world record of 8.19m, inspired by the memory of her late father. Initially involved in wheelchair tennis, Mardones switched to athletics due to chronic pain and now aims to peak her performance for the Tokyo Paralympic Games, driven by a dream to win a Paralympic medal.

Pedro Pablo de Vinatea, a Peruvian Para badminton player, has shown remarkable resilience and optimism throughout his career, overcoming cancer and achieving significant milestones such as winning gold at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games. Despite not yet securing a spot for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, he remains hopeful. De Vinatea has been instrumental in promoting Para badminton in Peru, contributing to its growth and visibility. His journey from a young athlete to a national champion and advocate for Para sports underscores his dedication and passion for badminton.

Uruguayan Paralympians Henry Borges and Mariana Mederos, a married couple, share a common passion for judo and a dream to compete together at the Paralympic Games. They met at a rehabilitation center in Montevideo and have been together for 16 years. Henry is a three-time Paralympian and Parapan American champion, while Mariana has won a silver medal at the Parapan American Games. They aim to qualify for the Tokyo Paralympic Games and dream of starting a Paralympic judo school in Uruguay to teach people with vision impairment.

Paralympic champion Yanina Martínez has used sports as a learning pathway, adapting to new challenges such as the coronavirus lockdown with the support of her mother Claudia Chávez and coach Martín Arroyo. Despite the pandemic, she continues to train and aims to defend her title at the Tokyo Paralympics, currently holding second place in the world rankings.

The article reflects on the time when legendary footballer Diego Maradona learned to play blind football from Paralympic medallist Silvio Velo. It highlights Maradona's inclusive gesture of inviting the Argentinian blind football team to his show in 2005 and his continued support for them. The piece also captures the emotional impact of Maradona's death on the Paralympic community, with tributes from athletes like Beatrice Vio and Ariel Quassi, who admired Maradona's influence and legacy.