On the eve of giving testimony to the Federal Police, former Minister of Human Rights and Citizenship, Silvio Almeida, denied that he committed harassment against the Minister of Racial Equality, Anielle Francoand stated that she “Get lost in a character”.
During the afternoon of Monday (24), the minister countered the accusation made by Almeida in an interview with UOL, stating that the “accused” chose by “attack” e “disqualify” the complaints.
“The accused chose a public space to attack and disqualify the complaints, adopting a stance that perpetuates the cycle of violence and intimidates other victims,” Anielle published on social network.
The Federal Police (PF) to investigate the complaints against the former minister. In the specific case of Anielle, the crime investigated must be typified as sexual harassment.
“The right to defense is guaranteed, but cannot be used as an instrument of misinformation and revitalization. Pressing unreasonable retaliation against those who report it is a repulsive strategy that reinforces structures of silence and impunity, ”he added.
The minister stressed that sexual importination is not a political issue, but a crime.
“I reiterate my confidence in the seriousness of investigations conducted by the Federal Police and reinforces my commitment to the defense of the victims and the fight against gender and race violence,” he added.
Silvio Almeida was fired from the ministry after complaints of sexual harassment. , who said he received complaints and that the Minister of Racial Equality would be among the victims.
when it gave details about the complaints.
