Three people died and five were injured after a massacre against members of the Landless Rural Workers Movement in Tremembé, in the interior of São Paulo
The Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship (MDHC) announced that it will provide assistance and protection to the leaders and residents of the Olga Benário Settlement, which is part of the Landless Rural Workers Movement (). This decision comes after a violent attack. The ministry considered the incident a “serious attack” and emphasized the urgency of strengthening policies to protect human rights defenders.
Currently, none of the settlement’s leaders are registered with the Human Rights Defenders Protection Program. MDHC highlighted the importance of communicating risk situations to the program, in order to ensure the safety of those involved. Minister Macaé Evaristo highlighted that it is the State’s responsibility to protect those who defend the .
The investigation into the attack is being conducted by the São Paulo Civil Police, which registered the case as homicide, attempted homicide and illegal possession of weapons. He ordered, this Saturday (11), to also join the investigation. A 41-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of leading the massacre.
The victims, whose ages range between 18 and 49, were taken to area hospitals to receive medical care. The situation generated concern among human rights defenders and the local community. The ministry also committed to activating bodies responsible for resolving agrarian conflicts and public security. Minister Evaristo reiterated that the protection of human rights defenders is a priority and that measures will be taken to prevent episodes like this from recurring in the future.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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