According to the Argentine police, the main hypothesis is drowning; Family started collection campaign to be able to pay the transfer of the body
Civil engineer Rafael Barlete Rodrigues, 32, born in Bebedouro (SP), was found dead last Wednesday (7) on a beach in the southern region of Mar del Plata, Na. The body was among rocks in the Los Acantilas neighborhood and was located by residents, who triggered local emergency services. According to the Argentine police, the main hypothesis is, since the body had no signs of violence. Rafael was dressed in a black t -shirt and white underwear and was found stomach near the sea.
The engineer had lived in Argentina for about five months and volunteered at a city hostel. The last time it was seen alive was on the afternoon of Tuesday (6), when he went to walk, a habit he had regularly. He did not return to where he lived, and the body was located the next morning by a fisherman.
Travel and beaches lover, Rafael used to share records of his social networking tours. In conversation with his parents, days before death, he reaffirmed the desire to stay in Argentina, despite the longing for home. The Rodrigues family now faces difficulties in carrying out the transfer of the body to Brazil. The estimated cost to Guarulhos International Airport is $ 21,000. Without financial conditions, family and friends started a collection campaign on social networks. A group on WhatsApp created for this purpose already brings together hundreds of participants.
The City Hall of Bebedouro committed to fund the transport between Guarulhos and the city of São Paulo, estimated at R $ 4 thousand. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that it is providing consular support, but stressed that, by law, transfer costs cannot be paid with public resources.
Posted by Felipe Dantas
*Report produced with the aid of AI
