The five most read news of the week on g1 Grande Minas

g1 Grande Minas brings together the five most read news stories in the last seven days so you can end the week well informed. The conviction of the former mayor of Montes Claros, Luiz Tadeu Leite, the murder of a resident of the interior of São Paulo in Jaíba and the rescue of 51 workers in conditions similar to slavery are among the topics most searched for by internet users.

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Former mayor of Montes Claros is convicted of active corruption and embezzlement

The former mayor of Montes Claros, Luiz Tadeu Leite, was sentenced to nine years in prison for active corruption and embezzlement, for irregularities in the outsourcing of urban cleaning services and the operation of the municipal landfill.

According to the MPMG, the former municipal secretary of Urban Services, João Ferro, and the former municipal attorney general, Cláudio Versiani, were also held responsible.

SP woman found dead in Jaíba was murdered with beatings and strangulation

The resident of the interior of São Paulo murdered in Jaíba was killed by beatings and strangulation, in addition to having her body set on fire.

Three men were arrested for the murder and concealment of the corpse of Ramona Irene Cuevas Martines dos Santos, 70 years old.

One of them told the PM that she was subjected to a series of physical and psychological attacks, such as sprained fingers and hands and burns caused by a lighter. According to the PM, the victim would also have been forced to consume marijuana.

Residents of Montes Claros can negotiate debts with discounts of up to 100% on interest and fines

Taxpayers from Montes Claros can now join the Municipal Tax Recovery Program (REFIS 2026), which offers special conditions for the settlement of tax and non-tax debts with the municipality.

According to the City Hall, debts due up to December 31, 2025 may be negotiated. The objective of the program is to facilitate taxpayers' tax regularization by granting discounts on interest and fines.

Operation rescues 51 workers in conditions similar to slavery in the North of MG

An operation carried out in August rescued 51 workers in conditions similar to slavery on rural properties in the North of Minas Gerais.

The action was conducted by Labor Tax Auditors, with support from the Federal Police, Military Police and participation from the Public Ministry of Labor (MPT). Among those rescued, five were teenagers.

Fire hits recyclable materials warehouse in Montes Claros

A fire hit a warehouse storing recyclable materials and spread to the vegetation in the region known as Chácara das Paineiras, in Montes Claros.

According to Sergeant Guilherme Mota, from the Fire Department, when teams arrived at the scene, they found the warehouse already on fire.