A doctor and his lawyer partner were stabbed by three men shortly after exiting a metro station in São Paulo, and they suspect the attack was motivated by homophobia.
On Saturday, September 7, a 28-year-old doctor and his 27-year-old lawyer partner were attacked by a group of three men shortly after leaving the Higienópolis-Mackenzie Metro station in São Paulo. The assailants fled the scene without taking any belongings, leading the victims to believe that they were targeted due to their sexual orientation. The vicious nature of the attack raised concerns about safety and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.
The doctor suffered severe injuries, including a deep cut to his neck and a punctured lung, requiring immediate hospitalization and surgery at the Hospital das Clínicas, where he is currently undergoing recovery in stable condition. His partner, although also injured with a cut to the head, was treated and released on the same day. This violent incident has triggered discussions on the prevalence of homophobia in Brazil and the need for better protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Local authorities and the LGBTQ+ community have condemned the attack, calling for more awareness and preventive measures to address hate crimes. As investigations continue, the victims have shared their experiences to highlight the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Brazil, underscoring the urgent need for societal change and safety improvements in public spaces.
