During the carnival festivities at Ibirapuera in São Paulo, a cadet from the Army was detained after allegedly harassing a military police officer. The incident occurred when the soldier made inappropriate gestures, including sending kisses and a heart sign towards the officer, who was monitoring the crowd from an observation tower. Despite commands to cease his behavior, the cadet continued and subsequently resisted arrest, engaging in verbal insults against the police officers who approached him.

According to the São Paulo Public Security Secretariat, when officers attempted to detain him, the cadet did not provide his identification and physically confronted the police team. In response, officers used containment techniques and handcuffs to ensure both the safety of the arresting officers and the individual being detained. This incident raises concerns about conduct and discipline within the military, particularly in public settings where, as representatives of the armed forces, troops are expected to adhere to high standards of behavior.

After his detention, the military police communicated the event to the Army police, which initiated its own review process. This case highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining appropriate behavior among military personnel in civilian environments, especially during large social events such as carnival, where heightened emotions and public celebrations can lead to misconduct. How the Army will address this incident could influence public perception of military conduct and its accountability to civilian law enforcement.