Author: Adriana Ribas
Summary
João Pedro Mattos Pinto, a 14-year-old residing in São Gonçalo, Brazil, met a tragic fate on May 18, 2020, during a police operation targeting suspected drug traffickers. While he was at home with his cousins, law enforcement officers entered the premises, and amid the operation, João Pedro was struck by gunfire. The incident sparked widespread condemnation and protests across Brazil, drawing attention to issues of police violence, excessive use of force, and the treatment of marginalized communities. João Pedro´s case has become emblematic of the broader societal concerns regarding human rights violations and police accountability in the country, prompting calls for reform within law enforcement agencies and seeking justice for his untimely death.
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