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Cesar Rincon leaves Barretos festival after influencer altercation

Influencer Cesar Rincon has left the Festa do Peão de Barretos following a confrontation at the event's camping area involving influencers Miguel Mendes and Kelly Fazendeira. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, involved allegations of physical aggression and the vandalism of a trailer where Mendes and Fazendeira were staying.

Mendes reported being surrounded and assaulted by individuals linked to Rincon while attempting to leave the camping site. Fazendeira shared footage showing significant damage to their trailer, including broken windows and doors. Rincon admitted that his team's conduct was inappropriate and violated camping rules, stating, “I recognized that the conduct of my team was inadequate.”

In response to the controversy, Rincon issued a public apology to the involved parties, the event organizers, and the public, acknowledging that the situation brought negative visibility to the festival. He also committed to paying for the damages caused to the trailer. The event's organizing group, Os Independentes, stated they are investigating the episode and emphasized that any conduct violating camping rules or legislation will be held accountable.

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César Rincón · Festa do Peão de Barretos · Kelly Fazendeira · Miguel Mendes · Os Independentes

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