The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil is investigating the removal of homeless individuals and their belongings in Aracaju on February 5, following complaints about the actions taken against a group comprising men, women, a pregnant individual, a teenager, and persons with disabilities.
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has requested an investigation into the removal of homeless individuals near the Walter Franco Building and Fausto Cardoso Square in Aracaju on February 5. According to complaints received, belongings and tents belonging to ten individuals were removed, raising concerns about the treatment of vulnerable populations. The group comprised men, women, including a pregnant woman, a teenager, and individuals with disabilities, indicating the diverse challenges faced by those in precarious living conditions.
The inquiry is being conducted through an administrative procedure led by the Regional Prosecutor's Office for Human Rights (PRDC), which is monitoring the measures taken to prevent and address violence against the homeless population. This indicates a proactive approach by the MPF to ensure that measures against homelessness are not only effective but also respectful of the rights and dignity of the individuals affected.
In addition to the investigation, the MPF has given the municipal government a 10-day deadline to explain whether there was a formal request for the removal and the technical justifications for disallowing these individuals from remaining in public spaces. This request highlights the importance of accountability in local governance and the need for policies that address homelessness compassionately and justly.
