# Acre Rodeo Queen controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/acre-rodeo-queen-controversy
> Updated: 2026-08-07T18:14:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Érica Oliveira was crowned the Expoacre Rodeo Queen in Rio Branco, Acre. The event drew criticism over the contest’s results, but organizers insisted the judging was transparent and based on pre‑set criteria.

A week later, Oliveira, the first black, curly‑haired winner, was verbally assaulted with a racial slur at the same Expoacre fair. A 49‑year‑old woman was detained and later released while the incident was pursued under Brazil’s anti‑racism law, highlighting ongoing tensions around the queen’s victory.

## Claims

- Érica Oliveira was the 2026 Expoacre Rodeo Queen. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- She was subjected to a racial insult at the Expoacre fair in Rio Branco, Acre. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The suspect identified was Francisca Rizoneide Oliveira da Silva, age 49. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The suspect was detained by police at the Expoacre site and taken to the Delegacia de Flagrantes. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The insult included the phrase “Uma macaca dessa não deveria nem ter ganhado”. (single source)
- After a custody hearing, the suspect was released. (single 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. (single source)
- Érica Oliveira posted a video on social media expressing resolve and condemning racism. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Rodeo Queen Érica Oliveira Targeted by Racial Insult at Expoacre, Suspect Arrested in Acre

Rodeo Queen Érica Oliveira was racially insulted at Expoacre in Rio Branco; suspect Francisca Rizoneide Oliveira da Silva was detained, later released, and faces charges under Brazil’s anti‑racism law.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rodeo-queen-rica-oliveira-targeted-by-racial-insult-at-expoacre-suspect-arrested-in-acre

### 2026-07-26: Érica Oliveira crowned Queen of Rodeio 2026 in Rio Branco, Acre

Érica Oliveira won the Rodeio Expoacre 2026 queen title in Rio Branco, Brazil, amid a contested but declared transparent judging process.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-branco-rodeo-queen-2026-crowned-amid-controversy

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