Rodeo Queen Érica Oliveira Targeted by Racial Insult at Expoacre, Suspect Arrested in Acre

Érica Oliveira Expoacre racial insult Francisca Rizoneide Oliveira da Silva Acre

Érica Oliveira, the 2026 Expoacre Rodeo Queen and the first black, curly‑haired winner of the contest, was verbally assaulted with a racial slur while attending the Expoacre fair in Rio Branco, Acre. She posted a video on social media describing the incident and affirming she would continue with her head held high, urging pride among black children.

Police at the Parque de Exposições Wildy Viana detained a 49‑year‑old woman, Francisca Rizoneide Oliveira da Silva, who shouted the phrase “Uma macaca dessa não deveria nem ter ganhado.” The suspect was taken to the Expoacre police station and then to the Delegacia de Flagrantes. After a custody hearing she was released. The case is being pursued under Brazil’s Law 14.532/2023, which classifies racial injury as a crime punishable by two to five years in prison.

Authorities emphasized a zero‑tolerance stance toward racism and discrimination, noting the incident’s impact on the community and the importance of upholding dignity and equality.

Entities

Acre · Erica Oliveira · Expoacre · Francisca Rizoneide Oliveira da Silva · Parque de Exposições Wildy Viana

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[○ 1 SOURCE] After a custody hearing, the suspect was released. contilnetnoticias.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] She was subjected to a racial insult at the Expoacre fair in Rio Branco, Acre. ac24horas.com · contilnetnoticias.com.br · oaltoacre.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Érica Oliveira posted a video on social media expressing resolve and condemning racism. ac24horas.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The incident is being prosecuted under Brazil's Law 14.532/2023, which treats racial injury as a crime punishable by two to five years imprisonment. oaltoacre.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect identified was Francisca Rizoneide Oliveira da Silva, age 49. contilnetnoticias.com.br · oaltoacre.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Érica Oliveira was the 2026 Expoacre Rodeo Queen. ac24horas.com · contilnetnoticias.com.br · oaltoacre.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect was detained by police at the Expoacre site and taken to the Delegacia de Flagrantes. contilnetnoticias.com.br · oaltoacre.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The insult included the phrase “Uma macaca dessa não deveria nem ter ganhado”. oaltoacre.com

Sources

“Continuo de cabeça erguida”, afirma Rainha do Rodeio após ataque racista na Expoacre [ac24horas.com]

6 days ago

Mulher é presa após ofensas racistas contra Rainha do Rodeio da Expoacre [contilnetnoticias.com.br]

6 days ago

Mulher é presa por injúria racial contra rainha do rodeio da Expoacre 2026: "Uma macaca dessa não deveria nem ter ganhado" - O Alto Acre [oaltoacre.com]

6 days ago