A 24-year-old man in Uberaba, Brazil, is under investigation by the Federal Police for using social media to incite violence and threaten school attacks.
On Thursday, October 12, the Brazilian Federal Police executed a search and seizure operation in Uberaba, targeting a 24-year-old man believed to have threatened schools via social media. This operation, called "Raízes do Ódio" (Roots of Hate), aims to curb online extremism and violence, highlighting growing concerns around such activities in Brazil. The man was found at home during the operation and allegedly revealed intentions to attack a school, although he did not specify which one.
During the police operation, authorities seized a mobile phone from the suspect, which will be analyzed for evidence related to his threats and to identify potential accomplices. The Federal Police have noted that the individual had created a dedicated profile on social media, where he persistently posted violent and extremist content. This raises significant alarms regarding the normalization of such rhetoric, particularly in relation to educational institutions, and the broader implications for public safety.
