Domestic violence in Canguaretama and Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil

In Canguaretama, Rio Grande do Norte, a woman was assaulted by her ex‑partner in front of her daughter. The man struck her face, causing bleeding, removed her from a car and threw her to the ground. The child watched the attack and begged for her mother’s release, saying, “Solta minha mãe, por favor.” The episode sparked local outrage and was highlighted on a TV program discussing the rise of domestic‑violence reports.

In Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul, another woman filed a police report alleging that her boyfriend assaulted her and held her against her will. She escaped when he left to buy beer, reported the incident to the military police, and the suspect was taken to the police station for a forensic examination. He denies the accusations, claiming the injuries were self‑inflicted.