A 23-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday (26) in Novo Lino, Alagoas, suspected of abandoning and mistreating her one-year-old twin children. This incident follows a history of child neglect, as the woman has previously lost custody of three other children who are now living with relatives in Minas Gerais. The arrest was prompted by a report of her being intoxicated and causing a disturbance in the area.

Upon investigation, the local police found that the children were often left in the care of an elderly individual, and the living conditions in their home were described as precarious, lacking basic necessities. Reports indicated that the twins were being fed a minimal diet of cuscuz, raising serious concerns about their wellbeing. Witnesses confirmed that the mother is a drug user and had become pregnant with the twins shortly after losing custody of her other children.

This case highlights ongoing issues of child neglect and abuse in Brazil, as authorities grapple with the complexities of parental rights and protection for vulnerable children. The situation not only draws attention to the mother’s repeated offenses but also emphasizes the systemic challenges faced in preventing such tragedies from recurring within families in distress.