Maria Eduarda Cordeiro da Silva, a 20-year-old woman, disappeared in Guarujá, São Paulo, after New Year's Eve celebrations. The Civil Police have confirmed her death, although her body has yet to be found. Authorities have arrested three men and one woman in connection with her disappearance, who are suspected of involvement in the so-called 'crime tribunal.' The investigation suggests that Maria Eduarda may have been executed following a criminal judgment against her.

The last contact Maria Eduarda had with her mother was on January 2, when Claudieli Natali Cordeiro, her mother, reported that her daughter had been abducted. This was conveyed by Maria Eduarda's boyfriend, who claimed she was taken due to allegations of her involvement with the Comando Vermelho (CV), a notorious criminal gang in Brazil. Claudieli mentioned that her daughter had moved from Curitiba to Guarujá with her boyfriend about three months before her disappearance, adding complexity to the case as Maria Eduarda had prior drug trafficking charges from her adolescence.

The circumstances surrounding Maria Eduarda's death highlight serious issues concerning public safety and criminal organizations in Brazil, particularly the violence associated with gangs. As the police continue their investigation, the community remains anxious for answers, and there is an increasing demand for justice for victims caught in the crossfire of these criminal conflicts. This case underscores ongoing challenges with drug-related crimes and gang influence in Brazilian society, raising questions about how law enforcement is addressing these pervasive threats.