Woman who used lipstick to write on statue during Brazil unrest jailed for 14 years

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Brazilian Woman Jailed for 14 Years Over 2023 Unrest

A woman involved in the Brazilian unrest of 2023, who defaced a statue with lipstick, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. The case has sparked debate regarding the severity of the punishment and the role of the Brazil Supreme Court. Debora Rodrigues participated in demonstrations following the election loss of former president Jair Bolsonaro, which saw protestors target government buildings.

Conviction Details

Debora Rodrigues, 29, was found guilty of being part of a criminal organisation with the objective of launching a coup and subverting the democratic rule of law. Despite the conviction, questions have emerged with many Brazilians considering the sentence of Rodrigues to be excessive.

Reactions and Controversy

Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro contend that the ruling exemplifies what they consider to be the Supreme Court’s overreach and political bias.

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  • Rodrigues’ arrest stemmed from a wider investigation into an alleged coup attempt against newly-elected President Lula da Silva.
  • She has apologized for writing “You lost, idiot” on a statue of Justice outside the Supreme Federal Court.
  • Rodrigues maintains that she did not engage in any violent acts.

Rodrigues’ Account

“I went to the protests and I didn’t imagine that they would be so turbulent,” Rodrigues stated. “I have never done anything illegal in my life.” Her attorneys claim she did not enter any buildings during the disturbances and acted impulsively. She expressed remorse for her conduct.

Supreme Court’s Perspective

Justice Alexandre de Moraes asserted that Rodrigues “consciously and voluntarily” aligned herself with demonstrators seeking to overthrow the government. He further stated that Rodrigues admitted to participating in anti-democratic actions in her police testimony and that inconsistencies in messages on her phone suggested concealed evidence.

Bolsonaro’s Involvement

The case has garnered significant attention from Bolsonaro’s supporters, with many viewing Rodrigues as a victim of political persecution.

  • A video about Rodrigues gained traction on social media in February.
  • In March, Bolsonaro shared a post about her on X, advocating for amnesty for those implicated in the 2023 civil unrest.

Bolsonaro’s Legal Troubles

Jair Bolsonaro is also facing legal proceedings regarding the alleged coup attempt. If convicted, he could face over 40 years of imprisonment.


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