On Sunday, a supermarket employee in Ilhéus, located in Southern Bahia, Brazil, reported that she was a victim of racial insults while working at the checkout of the Mix Mateus supermarket. During the incident, she was serving two male customers when one of them left to consult with the manager about an item that was missing. While waiting for her colleague to return, the other customer began to verbally assault her with racist remarks.

The employee described the abusive language used by the customer, stating that he called her 'dirty black' and implied that her place was in Africa playing samba, highlighting a disturbing display of racism and xenophobia. This incident has raised significant concerns about the treatment of black individuals in public spaces in Brazil and reflects ongoing social issues regarding race relations in the country.

In an attempt to address the incident, local media, including TV Santa Cruz, have reported on the event, but as of now, no response has been received from the Mix Mateus supermarket chain regarding the incident. The lack of accountability and appropriate response in such situations can perpetuate a culture of racism and discrimination, underscoring the need for systemic changes to protect individuals from such abuses in public environments.