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The Civil Police identified a man suspected of having threatened to kill the elected councilor of Joinville, in the north of Santa Catarina, Ana Lúcia Martins (PT) last week. This Sunday morning (22), the agents carried out a search and seizure order at the suspect’s residence. He was questioned and is still at large.
According to Cláudia Gonçalves, head of the Police Department for the Protection of Children, Adolescents, Women and the Elderly (DPCAMI), the suspect has psychiatric problems and lives with his mother. (Read more below).
Ana Lúcia, the first black councilor elected in the city, was the victim of threats and racial injuries after the result of the 2020 municipal elections. In a post on social networks, a profile suggested killing her so that the white deputy could enter the legislature municipal. The post has already been removed.
“He has schizophrenia, so he will probably undergo a health procedure. The action will be in conjunction with the Public Ministry to accredit a fine,” the delegate said this morning, shortly after the operation.
Ana Lúcia Martins was the first black councilor elected in Joinville – Photo: Social networks / Playback
The execution of the order took place in the Paranaguamirim neighborhood, in the southern region of the municipality. According to research, at least on social media posts he acted alone. Even so, the case continues: “Maybe there were people behind it,” said the delegate.
Last Monday at least four messages were published against the councilor (16). One comment read: “The fascists sent a message that she should take care of herself.” In another post, the post says: “Now we just need m4t4r el4 [sic] and enter the alternate who is white “. (Look down)
Message addressed to the councilor, for a profile not yet identified by the police – Photo: Playback / Social network
Electronic equipment, such as computers and cell phones, were detained at the residence and will undergo an investigation. The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina (MPSC) is following the case.
Following the disclosure of the case, the Plenary of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB / SC) repudiated the attacks on Ana Lúcia. The agency approached the Ministry of Public Security (SSP), requesting priority in the investigation of the crime.
Ana was born in the Floresta neighborhood, in the southern area of Joinville, she worked as a public official, teacher and is one of the leaders in the defense of the rights of women, black population, immigrants and peripheral communities of the city, which is the largest electoral college in Santa Catarina. .
TO G1 SCThe councilor said on Thursday (19) that, when she learned of the death threat posted on a social network, on Tuesday (17), during the meeting with the advisers, she immediately thought: “What happened to Marielle. And I was wondering, people, but I didn’t even take office. ”
Interview with the first black councilor elected in Joinville: plans for the mandate
At the same time, the elected councilwoman who ranked seventh in the municipal elections says that the episode gives her strength to continue with her candidacy plans for peace in the Legislature. Assumes control of the 2021-2024 management.
“Since I was a teenager I have participated in social movements, I participate in the black movement, in the organization of black women and all these movements have strengthened this candidacy and all these movements and many others are being in solidarity. No one will prevent us from occupying this place”, said. .
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