On February 18, a 16-year-old boy was apprehended by the Military Police in Patos de Minas, Brazil, after being accused of committing an act of sexual harassment by slapping the buttocks of a 29-year-old veterinarian. The incident occurred when the veterinarian was at the farm to conduct a technical assessment of milking practices. After completing her report and handing it over to the farm owner's son, the boy allegedly struck her inappropriately, triggering her to file a complaint.

Following the incident, the veterinarian went to a community security base to formally report the harassment and seek legal action. Upon receiving the complaint, the police responded swiftly, going to the farm where they found the minor and arrested him in the act. The boy was accompanied by his 77-year-old father at the time of his apprehension, highlighting the familial context surrounding the incident.

This case raises concerns about issues of sexual harassment and the treatment of such incidents, especially involving young individuals. It underscores the importance of addressing inappropriate behavior and the need for legal accountability for actions that can harm others, regardless of the perpetrator's age. The swift police response also reflects an increasing awareness and seriousness with which such allegations are treated in Brazil.