Brazilian Boy Hurt in Portugal School Incident Transferred to New School as Reviews Intensify

Overview

• A 10-year-old Brazilian student lost the tips of two fingers on November 10 after peers trapped his hand in a bathroom door, according to his mother.
• Days before the injury, the mother reported bullying that included insults about his Portuguese and physical aggression, supported by a photo of bruising.
• The family left Cinfães and secured a transfer to a public school in Aveiro as the child recovers, with the stepfather traveling to help.
• The school opened an internal inquiry and is withholding comment, while Portugal’s Education Ministry initiated a fact‑finding process and Brazil’s ambassador expressed concern.
• The mother says a local police delegate rejected racism and xenophobia claims, and her lawyer plans to seek compensation, arguing the school failed to protect the child.