PT councilor injured after attack on sound car in MG
Attack occurred at the end of a motorcade in support of President Lula on Avenida Sanitária
Quick Look
Councilor Iara Pimentel was hospitalized after being hit in the face with a stone during the end of a motorcade in support of President Lula in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Attack occurred during political confrontation between rival protesters in Montes Claros (MG).
Councilor Iara Pimentel (PT), from Montes Claros, in Minas Gerais, was admitted to a hospital on Saturday night (24) after being hit in the face by a stone at the end of an electoral procession in the city.
The attack took place at the end of the act in support of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), on Avenida Sanitária. Images circulating on social media show a group of men, some dressed in green and yellow, throwing stones, bottles and other objects at protesters who were in a sound car.
There are also images of the councilor with blood on her face and being supported by allies, apparently passed out. She had to be carried from the sound car to a Samu ambulance (Mobile Emergency Care Service), with her face injured.
The councilor was taken to a hospital, where she was treated and underwent tests.
"Political violence is a threat to democracy and cannot be naturalized", says a note from the parliamentarian's office. "It is unacceptable for people to be attacked for expressing their political positions. No disagreement justifies violence".
According to councilor Daniel Dias (PC do B), the attack took place after a negotiation so that the sound truck could pass through a section of the avenue that was occupied by a demonstration of supporters of senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), Lula's opponent in the race for the Presidency of the Republic.
"We asked for passage with dialogue, but we were responded to with cowardice and attacks on the ground and in the truck," he said.
The parliamentarian said that the attacks continued even after the police were called.
Federal deputy Paulo Guedes (PT) stated that the attacks went beyond all limits of respect and political coexistence. According to him, in addition to throwing objects, the attackers kicked and hit protesters who were on motorcycles.
"I vehemently repudiate these acts of intolerance and demand a rigorous investigation of the facts and the accountability of those involved," he said.
The Public Security Secretariat of Minas Gerais has not yet commented on what happened.
Open Questions
- Which attackers were identified by the police?
- What is the councilor’s current health status?
