In a distressing incident in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, a gay couple reported their neighbor for physical assaults and homophobic insults. The couple was returning to their apartment when the neighbor confronted them in the garage over a misunderstanding about not allowing her to pass through the gate. The situation escalated quickly, leading to the woman launching verbal assaults, calling them 'faggots' while physically slapping one of them. Disturbingly, video evidence captured by one of the victims clearly shows the attack, revealing the alarming hostility faced by the couple.

The incident unfolded on the night of Friday, the 6th, when a 26-year-old funeral agent and his 23-year-old boyfriend were approached by the neighbor after they entered the complex. She expressed her displeasure over their communication regarding gate access. Instead of a civil discussion, the confrontation devolved into aggressive behavior and derogatory language, culminating in the neighbor attempting to grab the victim’s phone to prevent the recording of the attack. This highlights not only the personal suffering of the individuals involved but also the broader issue of acceptance and safety for LGBTQ+ communities in Brazil.

Following the incident, the couple filed a police report documenting the aggressive behavior and the use of homophobic slurs. The young man captured images showing scratches inflicted during the altercation, and their account underscores the necessity for law enforcement to take such incidents seriously. This case reflects existing tensions around LGBTQ+ rights in Brazil and calls attention to the urgent need for public awareness and protective measures against hate crimes, particularly in private residential areas.