PT councilor injured after attack during motorcade in MG

Councilwoman Iara Pimentel (PT), from Montes Claros, was hit by attackers during a motorcade in support of presidential candidate Lula, on Saturday night (24). Videos circulating on social media show several objects being thrown at the sound car where she was. The parliamentarian was injured in the face and left the scene in a Samu ambulance.

In a note of rejection published on social media, Iara Pimentel stated that the sound car was hit by glass bottles, bricks and other objects. The councilor remains hospitalized at Santa Casa, and her health condition is stable.

"It is unacceptable for people to be attacked for expressing their political positions. No political disagreement justifies violence. Democracy presupposes freedom of expression, respect for differences and the right to participate in political life without fear of threats or aggression", says an excerpt from the note.

Federal deputy Paulo Guedes also published a note of repudiation and demanded a rigorous investigation of the case. According to him, the walk was already ending when the group passed along the avenue and was attacked by PL supporters. According to the deputy, a stone hit the councilor in the face.

Guedes also stated that protesters who were on motorcycles were attacked with kicks.

"No political divergence justifies violence. The right to demonstrate is guaranteed by democracy, and no one can be attacked for thinking differently. I vehemently repudiate these acts of intolerance and demand a rigorous investigation of the facts and the accountability of those involved", he stated.

g1 requested information about the case from the Civil and Military police and was awaiting feedback until the publication of this report.