The civilian police, through the Police Station for the Investigation of Crimes Related to Racism and Intolerance, opened a police investigation into a case of racism that took place against two residents of Blumenau during the Oktoberfest. The crime occurred when 44-year-old black Marcio José Correa posted a video on TikTok with his 12-year-old stepdaughter, where they are both dressed in typical party outfits. Marcio’s post soon began receiving racist comments.

The deputy analyzes racist comments in the publication of the Blumenauens in German clothes in South Carolina. Photo: City Hall of Blumenau/Disclosure/ND

According to the delegate in charge of the investigation, Arthur Lopez, the crime was qualified as qualified racism and would require a cyber investigation. “The qualifier is due to the fact that the crime was committed through a publication on a social network that is widely distributed,” he explained.

Article 20 of Law 7716/89 (Racist Crimes Act) provides for a penalty of two to five years’ imprisonment for anyone who practices, encourages or incites, through the media or publications of any nature, discrimination or prejudice against race, religion, ethnicity. or national origin.

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The situation faced by the two Blumenauens caused some demonstrations. Blumenau City Hall released a note rebutting the comments and stating that Oktoberfest has no color. In addition, the mayor of the city, Mario Hildebrandt, recorded videos on his social networks with his stepfather and stepdaughter, strengthening the position of the city.

Blumenau Black Resident Suffered Racism By Posting Video In Typical Party Attire – Video: Disclosure/Social Media/ND

The city council of Blumenau also approved a proposal of solidarity with the victims and asked the Ministry of Public Opinion to pay attention to the case. The 40th prosecutor’s office of the capital opened a news story on the investigation of the alleged crime.

At the last Oktoberfest parade on Wednesday (12), Marcio and his stepdaughter paraded down Rue XV de Novembro with Mayor Mario Hildebrandt.