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Adriana Receives 12‑Year Prison Sentence in Brazil’s ‘Quem Ama Cuida’

In the primetime Brazilian soap opera ‘Quem Ama Cuida’, the physiotherapist Adriana (Letícia Colin) is sentenced to 12 years in a closed‑prison regime for the death of businessman Arthur. The verdict follows a courtroom showdown where Tom testifies for the prosecution, portraying Adriana as financially motivated, while Pedro (Chay Suede) attempts to defend her as a witness.

The storyline intertwines the legal drama with a romance: Adriana and Pedro share an emotional embrace before her arrest, but Pilar threatens Pedro’s life unless Adriana ends the relationship, prompting her to claim she no longer loves him. Subsequent episodes show investigations into alleged bribes paid to Tom by businessman Ademir, adding a crime‑organized‑element to the plot. The saga is expected to boost audience engagement during the 2026 World Cup broadcast window.

The series continues to generate strong social‑media discussion and solid ratings for Globo.