Mar 18 • 15:02 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Woman is chased by ex after separation, and man follows her even into the police station in PR at the time of the report

A 36-year-old man was arrested for stalking after he followed his ex-partner into a police station in Paraná, Brazil, while she was filing a complaint against him.

A disturbing incident occurred in Santo Antônio da Platina, Paraná, where a 36-year-old man was arrested for stalking his ex-partner. The woman was filing a police report and seeking a protective order against him when he entered the station shortly after her. Despite her claims of being stalked since their separation, the man was able to confess to the crime but was released on bail shortly thereafter.

The police report indicates that the woman arrived at the police station around 14:50, and just two minutes later, the man arrived and questioned her on a phone call about her presence at the station. Security camera footage captured the incident, providing evidence of the stalking and the immediate danger the woman faced. This alarming behavior raises serious questions about the enforcement of protective orders and the safety of individuals during such vulnerable moments.

The judicial system's failure to grant a protective measure for the victim, despite the circumstances, highlights potential gaps in legal protections for victims of stalking and domestic violence. This situation underscores the urgent need for more effective measures to safeguard individuals from their abusers, especially in light of the growing awareness of gender-based violence in Brazil.

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