The recent visit by São Paulo councilor Lucas Pavanato to the University of São Paulo (USP) ended in violence, with members of both Pavanato's team and students sustaining injuries. The councilor set up a booth in the central plaza of the university, declaring his stance that 'abortion is murder,' and aimed to engage students in dialogue around this controversial topic. However, when students began protesting, calling out against him, tensions quickly escalated.

Eyewitness reports indicate that confrontations broke out between Pavanato's supporters, some of whom were armed, and the protesting students. Allegations emerged that Pavanato's team used pepper spray against the students, which prompted retaliatory actions. The chaos intensified, leading to a situation where one graduate student was suspected of suffering a significant injury to their Achilles tendon, necessitating hospitalization.

The incident highlights the increasing polarization regarding abortion rights in Brazil, as political figures like Pavanato actively engage in universities, often leading to flashpoints of confrontation. In this instance, the call for public discussion on sensitive social issues became overshadowed by violence, raising concerns about safety on campuses and the broader implications for free speech and debate among students and politicians alike.