The Brazilian is beaten and the target of xenophobia in the United States

The victim was left without a tooth and had a dislocated arm; The attacker was arrested and paid R$ 12,600 bail to be released

One Brazilian woman beaten and victim of xenophobia, in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA. The attacker was carrying what appeared to be a switchblade or dagger, according to the newspaper. The globe. The victim lost a tooth and had a dislocated arm.

The case took place on the night of Wednesday 29, but had repercussions on Monday 3. According to reports, the US woman would have shouted from inside a car to the Brazilian: “Return to your country”. Then, she stopped her vehicle in front of the Brazilian, got out and started hitting her on the head, face and stomach.

“I didn’t fight back so I wouldn’t lose my rights. The whole time, she was yelling that because she’s American, nothing would happen to her. I lost a tooth and sprained my arm. I’m 5’1” and she’s “1.80cm. She is 1.80 cm. I was armed and filmed everything for a child to see. I just defended myself. My face was deformed”, the Brazilian allegedly denounced on a social network.

In the images, recorded by other Brazilians from inside a factory, it is possible to see the victim crouched next to a car, while the American, who is standing, beats her. Meanwhile, the victim asked, in Portuguese, to call the police. With her were the children of the Brazilian.

Shortly after the crime, the attacker was arrested and posted bail of approximately R $ 12,600, being released after spending the night at the police station. The woman was charged with the crimes of physical assault and assault with a dangerous weapon, which would be a set of keys.

The Brazilian was taken to the hospital, where she was treated. In an interview with local radio, she said she was “psychologically shaken” and felt pain in her ribs when she was wearing her seat belt. “No one comes to this place looking for it, and it’s becoming more and more recurring,” concluded the victim.

Source: Terra

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