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Raquel Lyra apologizes for suggestion of unauthorized tubal ligation
Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra has issued a public apology following the circulation of a video from May 2025. In the footage, recorded during an inauguration at the Dom Moura Regional Hospital, Lyra suggested that a tubal ligation should be performed on a pregnant woman without her knowledge.
Lyra stated that her remarks were “mistaken” and do not reflect her respect for women. She further claimed that the release of the video was an attempt to divert attention from the current electoral debate. The controversy has sparked protests in front of the Palácio do Campo das Princesas in Recife, and political opponents, including candidate João Campos, have criticized the comments as a violation of rights.
Under Brazilian Law 9.263/1996, surgical sterilization requires the express, written consent of the patient. Following her apology, Lyra faced further criticism after a comment made during an event at Sindhospe was interpreted by some as mockery regarding the situation.
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Dom Moura Regional Hospital · Garanhuns · Hospital Regional Dom Moura · Hospital Regional Dom Moura · João Campos · Lafepe · Mailza Assis · Margareth Menezes · María Arraes · PSD · Pernambuco · Raquel Lyra
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Federal Deputy Maria Arraes described the governor's comments as repugnant. br.paipee.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The governor claimed the circulation of the video was an attempt to divert attention from the electoral debate. br.paipee.com · www.gp1.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br · estadaoalagoas.com.br · oantagonista.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lyra highlighted R$ 2.7 billion in state investments for Recife, including hospital reforms and sanitation.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The governor issued a public apology, calling her previous remarks mistaken and unrepresentative of her respect for women. br.paipee.com · estadaoalagoas.com.br · www.gp1.com.br · oantagonista.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Candidate João Campos criticized the remarks, stating that performing sterilization without consent is a crime and a violation of rights. jardimdoagreste.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] Raquel Lyra suggested performing a tubal ligation on a woman without her knowledge during a hospital visit. br.paipee.com · estadaoalagoas.com.br · www.gp1.com.br · www.brasil247.com · saobentoemfoco.com.br · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The video was recorded in May 2025 during the inauguration of a pediatric wing at the Dom Moura Regional Hospital in Garanhuns. br.paipee.com · estadaoalagoas.com.br · www.gp1.com.br · www.brasil247.com · saobentoemfoco.com.br · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Brazilian Law 9.263/1996 requires express, written consent from a patient for surgical sterilization. br.paipee.com · estadaoalagoas.com.br · www.gp1.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br · www.brasil247.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Demonstrators protested in front of the Palácio do Campo das Princesas in Recife against the governor's remarks. blogdomagno.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Raquel Lyra made a comment during an event at Sindhospe that was interpreted by opponents as mockery regarding the previous controversy. www.leiaja.com