Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina governor faces representation over insults to indigenous people
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The National Council for Human Rights has taken action with the Federal Prosecutor's Office against Governor Jorginho Mello for insulting Xokleng people protesters during a visit to construction works at the North Dam in José Boiteux.
A four-story residential building experienced structural displacement on the night of April 15 in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, forcing the evacuation of 65 residents. Three people were injured by glass shards. The building remains cordoned off as causes are investigated.
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Senator Esperidião Amin (PP) has cast doubt on his support for Flávio Bolsonaro's (PL-RJ) presidential candidacy after being excluded from Santa Catarina's Senate ticket by the PL. Governor Jorginho Mello chose Carlos Bolsonaro and Caroline de Toni for the Senate seats. Amin intends to proceed as a pre-candidate backed by his party.
The Balneário Camboriú City Hall announced the ban on naturism at Pinho beach, a pioneer in the practice in Brazil since the 1980s. The measure, responding to community and security forces' demands, will be formalized by decree and the new Master Plan. The decision drew criticism from the Brazilian Naturism Federation, which advocates for policing over abolishing the practice.