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Argentine Lawyer in Rio Barred From Travel as Racism Case Advances

Prosecutors are reviewing whether to charge her under Brazil’s racial injury law.

Overview

  • Agostina Páez remains under court restrictions in Rio de Janeiro with an electronic monitor ordered and five business days to present for fitting, according to police.
  • O Globo reported she entered Brazil using only a national ID, prompting the court to ask federal police to block any exit with that document.
  • She was scheduled to meet the Argentine consulate for legal assistance, while her defense seeks to ease measures before Judge Orlando Eliazaro Feitosa and to allow remote hearings from Argentina.
  • The 11th Rocinha precinct is finalizing the inquiry using CCTV and witness accounts that she mimicked a monkey and used a slur, after which the case will be sent to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
  • Páez has expressed remorse but alleges provocation by staff, and additional statements were slated for Monday as police target a midweek referral to prosecutors.