A video has emerged of an incident involving two municipal guards in Campinas, Brazil, who were recorded kicking a man during an approach inside the Casa da Cidadania, a social welfare unit maintained by the city. This incident took place on Tuesday, the 24th, with the footage being made public on the 26th. The guards claim that the man was resisting legal orders, which necessitated their intervention, according to a statement released by the municipal guard force.

The incident was part of a police patrol where the municipal guards claim to have discovered a bag containing drugs. They were questioning individuals at the shelter about the ownership of the bag, but no one was arrested during the encounter. The local government has stated that the situation will be investigated by the Corregedoria, the internal affairs department of the municipal guard, in response to the controversy surrounding the guards' use of force captured in the video.

This incident raises important questions regarding the use of force by law enforcement, particularly in sensitive areas such as social welfare facilities. The fact that it involves a municipal shelter adds to the scrutiny, as it brings to light issues of accountability and the appropriate conduct of public officials during interactions with marginalized individuals. The outcome of the investigation by the Corregedoria and the public reaction are likely to be significant in shaping future protocols for similar situations.