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Argentine Lawyer in Rio Racism Case Meets Consul, Requests Return Home Under Supervision

Brazil's tougher anti-racism law classifies injuria racial as racism, imposing prison terms with no bail.

Overview

  • Páez remains in Brazil under electronic monitoring, barred from leaving Rio de Janeiro state and required to check in monthly as the inquiry continues.
  • Her brief preventive detention was revoked via habeas corpus, allowing her to return to her apartment while the investigation stays active.
  • She denies using racist slurs, describes the recorded gesture as an emotional reaction, and argues additional security footage is crucial for context.
  • Prosecutors previously cited possible obstruction after friends contacted bar staff, and a Brazilian legal expert says a transfer of proceedings to Argentina is legally possible but not guaranteed.
  • She reported threats and alleged mistreatment by a police officer and criticized police anti-racism materials that featured her image.