# Dispute between Erika Hilton and Ratinho

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> Updated: 2026-09-02T14:46:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

A legal and public dispute has emerged in Brazil between Federal Deputy Erika Hilton and television presenter Ratinho regarding gender identity and political leadership.

Initially, the São Paulo Court of Justice ruled that Ratinho’s comments regarding Hilton’s gender identity constituted “denial of gender identity” and “personal ridicule.” The court ordered the network SBT to broadcast a right of reply for the deputy, under threat of a daily fine. Ratinho defended his remarks as an exercise of “freedom of expression.” Following an appeal by SBT, the court suspended the right of reply decision. Ratinho has since reaffirmed his opposition to Hilton’s leadership of the Chamber of Deputies' Women's Rights Commission, arguing that the position should be held by a cisgender woman.

The conflict has escalated following an interview on the “Papagaio Falante” podcast, where Ratinho reportedly used Hilton’s deadname and male pronouns. In response to these remarks, Hilton has filed a new representation with the Public Ministry. She is requesting investigations into transphobia, transphobic injury, and gender-based political violence.

The incident has triggered polarized reactions on social media; while some figures have criticized the presenter’s statements as unacceptable, others have defended him.

## Claims

- The Women's Rights Commission should be led by a cisgender woman. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Transgender individuals are not women. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Gender is limited to male (XY) and female (XX) based on chromosomes. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The presenter believes he is facing significant censorship in Brazil. (single source)
- Erika Hilton accused the presenter of using his audience to attack and offend her identity rather than her politics. (single source)
- The São Paulo Court of Justice suspended a decision granting Erika Hilton the right of reply. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Erika Hilton files legal complaint against presenter Ratinho

TV presenter Ratinho faces legal action from Deputy Erika Hilton after making transphobic remarks regarding her gender identity and leadership of the Women’s Rights Committee.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ratinho-reaffirms-opposition-to-erika-hiltons-leadership-of-womens-rights-commission

### 2026-08-14: Erika Hilton wins court order for right of reply against Ratinho

A São Paulo court ordered SBT to broadcast a right of reply from Deputy Erika Hilton after presenter Ratinho made comments regarding her gender identity, which judges ruled as personal ridicule.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erika-hilton-wins-court-order-for-right-of-reply-against-ratinho

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