Ana Elisa reports threats Inquiry and protection

Oct 4–8

TV Brasil says Minas Gerais deputy-elect Ana Elisa Santos Silva sought Civil Police investigation of threats beginning this week after increasing support for Lula's reelection. The hosts attribute the attacks to someone claiming white-supremacist/far-right affiliation. Ana Elisa describes sexist and racist abuse, rape/violence threats and disclosure of her address, phone and documents; a security detail is planned. The complete report profiles the 21-year-old law student elected for PT with 524,219 votes, the state's second-highest federal-deputy tally and youngest elected woman, and her proposals for racial/women's equality and university retention, including free transport and student housing. The return explains political/gender violence reporting channels. Perpetrator identity and criminal responsibility are not established.

Minas Gerais deputy-elect Ana Elisa Santos Silva reports threats beginning this election week after reinforcing Lula's reelection campaign. TV Brasil says she contacted Civil Police and is due to receive protection. She describes racist/sexist attacks, rape or violence threats and exposed personal information. The alleged sender claims white-supremacist/far-right affiliation; identity and criminal responsibility remain unestablished.