A cousin of STJ (Superior Tribunal de Justiça) Minister Marco Buzzi and a neighbor have officially questioned the sexual harassment accusation made by a young woman against the minister. On January 9, the woman reported that Buzzi allegedly led her to a secluded area of the beach and pressed his body against hers. Buzzi has denied the allegations, stating that he was at a beach location with his family and acquaintances during the incident in question.

The cousin, identified as civil engineer Amauri Alberto Buzzi, filed a declaration in a notary's office, expressing skepticism about the young woman’s claims. He emphasized that the minister has physical limitations that would prevent him from committing such an act in the ocean. Both he and the neighbor believe that the woman's account may be unreliable based on their observations from the day of the incident.

This development comes amid a growing scrutiny of sexual harassment cases in Brazil and raises questions about accountability among public figures. As the investigation unfolds, the implications for Minister Buzzi and the broader conversation regarding sexual misconduct in the country may intensify, reflecting both societal attitudes and legal challenges in addressing such allegations.