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Ecuador
El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice
2025 was the year with the most cases of animal abuse in Guayaquil: chaining, abandonment, neglect, and negligence are part of the complaints
In 2025, Guayaquil saw a record 388 cases of animal abuse, leading to a municipal investigation into reported instances of mistreatment and death of dogs at a shrimp farm.
Feb 5 • 14:30 UTC
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Brazil
Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice
When cruelty becomes digital entertainment
The brutal death of a dog in Florianópolis highlights a disturbing trend where organized online groups, often involving children and teenagers, normalize animal torture as a form of entertainment and belonging.
Feb 2 • 11:00 UTC
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Brazil
Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice
Case Orelha: Noble indignation and the judgment by the internet
The brutal torture and murder of a beloved community dog named Orelha by a group of teenagers in Santa Catarina has sparked widespread moral outrage both in Brazil and internationally.
Feb 2 • 01:00 UTC