Residents of São Pedro da Aldeia, located in the Lagos Region of Rio de Janeiro, organized a protest on the RJ-140 highway on Friday afternoon in response to the severe impacts caused by recent heavy rains. Approximately 100 individuals participated in the demonstration, blocking the road and setting tires on fire, an act that necessitated intervention from the Fire Department to manage the situation. The protest highlighted community frustrations regarding inadequate responses to the flood-related challenges they face.

The protest not only created disruptions on the highway, leading to significant traffic delays but also triggered a mobilization of security and emergency forces to ensure the safety of motorists during the incident. The Command of Highway Policing (CPRv) dispatched teams to the location of the blockade, aiming to clear the road and restore normal traffic flow. As of now, there have been no reports of injuries or arrests associated with this protest, indicating a relatively peaceful demonstration in the face of community grievances.

In light of the situation, G1 reached out to the municipality of São Pedro da Aldeia for their comments on the residents' demands and the actions taken following the heavy rains. The municipality has since issued a statement, yet details regarding their plans to address the concerns raised during the protest remain under scrutiny. This incident reflects ongoing tensions within the community as citizens seek greater responsiveness from local authorities in managing the aftermath of severe weather events.