A conflict erupted at the University of São Paulo (USP) involving students and the private security team of councilor Lucas Pavanato, resulting in physical assaults and injuries. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when the councilor, accompanied by supporters, set up a tent on a busy access route to the university's central dining area. This location is strategically significant, as it lies near the Faculty of Philosophy, Letters, and Human Sciences, which attracts a large student crowd.

According to a statement from the Academic Center of Letters at USP, during the event, the councilor reportedly insulted students and claimed to be challenging the Central Directory of Students (DCE) of USP, asserting that no student could debate him effectively. His presence and provocative remarks seem to have escalated tensions, leading to the physical confrontations. Students expressed their frustration at the way their academic environment was being politicized and suggested that the councilor's approach was inappropriate for a university setting.

In response to the allegations, councilor Pavanato characterized the altercation as a situation of 'legitimate defense,' attempting to justify the actions of his security team. The occurrence has raised questions about the roles of political figures in educational spaces and the use of private security forces in potential confrontational situations. The event underlines ongoing tensions between student groups and political entities in Brazil, particularly concerning issues of freedom of expression and the politicization of academia.