Justino Lopes dos Santos, a 44-year-old man from Picos in southern Piauí, was arrested twice within a day for domestic violence against his ex-wife. The first incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday, when neighbors alerted the police to an ongoing assault. The victim, who had been married to Justino for 26 years, reported a history of abuse spanning a decade, with the violence escalating in recent times. Upon police arrival, she described being threatened by him as well.

Following his arrest, Justino was released with precautionary measures, which included a ban on returning to the marital home. However, just hours later, he violated this order by returning to the residence around 5:30 PM the same day. The police promptly apprehended him again, further emphasizing the serious nature of domestic violence cases and the challenges faced in enforcing protective measures for victims.

This case highlights ongoing issues surrounding domestic abuse in Brazil, where many victims face barriers to obtaining and enforcing protective measures against their abusers. The repeated arrests of Justino underscore the cycle of violence and the need for more robust legal frameworks and support systems to protect victims of domestic violence effectively.