1.5-meter boa found in car engine in Minas Gerais

A capybara cub (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) was rescued by the Environmental Military Police (PMAmb) after being found by residents in the city of Registro, located in the interior of São Paulo. According to information from the Secretariat of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics (Semil), the animal had been the victim of an attack perpetrated by a group of dogs. Although it was taken for rehabilitation, the cub did not survive and died.

The rescue took place on the morning of Sunday, the 25th, on Yuki Sakura Street, in the Jardim das Palmeiras neighborhood. The corps was called after residents contacted the authorities. Upon arriving at the scene, the police managed to contain the cub using appropriate equipment to reduce stress and prevent injuries.

After being rescued, the cub was transported to the Wildlife Triage and Rehabilitation Center (Cetras) in Registro, located on Estrada do Bairro Jurumirim. Semil informed that the cub, whose age was estimated at three weeks, was sent to Cetras after being found by a citizen due to the canine attack.

At the time of admission, the animal showed signs of severe prostration, abdominal discomfort, and respiratory difficulties. Semil stated in a note that the team immediately initiated intensive support measures, including administering medication and constant monitoring. However, despite the care provided, the clinical condition worsened, resulting in the death of the cub.

Additionally, the necropsy revealed severe pulmonary edema, which is consistent with acute respiratory failure. Considering the case history and the clinical and pathological findings, the assessment suggests that the death may have been caused by the strong physiological stress related to the attack and the subsequent escape attempt, culminating in progressive respiratory compromise.

A round table was held in Tashkent on the topic of 'Regionalization Processes: The Experience of Central Asia and Europe, Transcontinental Cooperation, and Prospects for Interconnectedness.'

During the event, Bakhtiyor Mustafoyev emphasized that interconnectedness is a key element for strengthening the partnership between Central Asia and Europe.

The Public Ministry of the State of Rio de Janeiro (MPRJ) and the City of Barra do Piraí formalized an agreement to collect essential data and studies for the environmental recovery of the old landfill at Mansão Celestial. This pact stipulates a 120-day period to define the actions to be implemented at the site, which has accumulated solid waste irregularly over several decades.

The area in question is located in a water source zone of the Paraíba do Sul River basin and has been the subject of a public civil action filed by the MPRJ since 1990. In 1998, the municipality committed to rehabilitating the land through a Conduct Adjustment Term (TAC) that was validated by the Judiciary, although these responsibilities have not yet been fully met.

Under the new agreement, signed on Wednesday (21st), the city must monitor the environmental investigation conducted by the State Environmental Institute (Inea) and submit a report within 60 days, detailing the interventions already carried out and the current state of the region.

Additionally, by the 105th day, the municipality must deliver a final report covering the demands of the environmental agency, the measures taken, the planning for subsequent phases, and financing options for the recovery. The MPRJ will monitor the work plan through regular meetings, preferably monthly.

To enable the conduct of the studies, the Public Ministry requested the suspension of the judicial action by the 2nd Court of Barra do Piraí for 120 days. At the end of this period, the results obtained may support a review of the terms of the 1998 agreement, which will require a new document approved by the Judiciary. If there is no agreement between the parties, the process will restart, potentially including the collection of fines due for non-compliance with the previous agreement.

It is important to note that this new term does not annul the 1998 TAC, nor does it modify the previously established obligations and penalties. The city maintains its immediate responsibility to implement the necessary measures to prevent and address environmental risks in the area. In a statement, the municipal administration classified the agreement as a 'historic step.'