'It went from one butt to another,' says councilor Andreza Romero while denouncing sexual harassment by Beach Park employee; VIDEO
Andreza Romero, a Recife councilor, reported being sexually harassed by an employee at Beach Park while with her young daughter.
Andreza Romero, a councilor from Recife, Brazil, has publicly narrated an incident of sexual harassment involving a Beach Park employee during a family visit to the aquatic park. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, October 6, 2023, when Romero was in line for a ride, and a staff member inappropriately touched her as he passed by her. She later described the series of events in a video shared on Instagram, pointing out that the harassment was deliberate and that the area was not crowded enough to suggest an accidental interaction.
In her video statement, Romero emphasized the importance of speaking out against sexual harassment and outlined the steps she took following the incident, including filing a police report and formally notifying Beach Park about the staff member's misconduct. Her allegations sparked a broader discussion about safety in public spaces, particularly in family-oriented environments like amusement parks, where such incidents not only affect adult victims but also pose risks for children.
The PSB (Brazilian Socialist Party), which Romero is affiliated with, expressed solidarity with her and condemned the actions of the employee involved. This incident has led to renewed calls for greater awareness and protective measures against sexual harassment, reinforcing the urgency for institutions, including entertainment venues, to implement better training and monitoring of their staff to prevent future occurrences.