# Arrest of Marco Antônio Heredia Viveros in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arrest-of-marco-antnio-heredia-viveros-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-08-13T16:20:13.000Z. Sources: 87. Developments: 2. Marco Antônio Heredia Viveros, the ex-husband of activist Maria da Penha, was preventively arrested in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, for violating judicial protective measures. The arrest was requested by the Public Ministry of Ceará after Viveros gave an interview to Record TV for the program ‘Domingo Espetacular’. Since 2024, Viveros had been prohibited from disclosing information regarding legal proceedings or sharing the names and images of the victims, which include Maria da Penha and two of their daughters. Judge Cesar Alcantara determined there were sufficient indications of the crime of violating urgent protective measures under the Maria da Penha Law. The judiciary ordered the immediate removal of all promotional content and the interview from digital platforms, establishing a daily fine of R$ 100,000 for non-compliance. The case is linked to the 1983 attack by Viveros against Maria da Penha, an event that served as the catalyst for the creation of the Maria da Penha Law. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Matheus Mayer Milanez faces protective orders over domestic violence accusations Lawyer Matheus Mayer Milanez, defender of General Augusto Heleno, has been issued protective orders following accusations of domestic violence against his pregnant ex-partner in Brazil. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lawyer-matheus-mayer-milanez-granted-protective-measures-following-domestic-violence-allegations ### 2026-08-09: Marco Antônio Heredia Viveros arrested for violating protective measures Marco Antônio Heredia Viveros, ex-husband of activist Maria da Penha, was arrested in Natal for violating protective orders by granting a television interview about his 1983 attack on her. 78 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maria-da-penhas-ex-husband-arrested-for-violating-protective-orders --- Cite as: Arrest of Marco Antônio Heredia Viveros in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/arrest-of-marco-antnio-heredia-viveros-in-brazil