More than 840 thousand people were affected by the rains in Rio Grande do Sul
While the capital of Rio Grande do Sul and nearby cities are still suffering from flooding, Arroio do Meio
in Vale do Taquari, is suffering from the disorder civil. Local authorities recorded looting of stores and markets and even a murder
while the population tries to get back on its feet.
According to information from Radio Gaúcha Zero Hora
one murder was recorded in the city center, on Rua Coberta, a few meters away from where the Civil defense disembarked a boat with rescued people.
According to reports, the victim was hit with a spit blows on the neck and then stab
. Residents classified the situation as absurd.
Witnesses stated that the body was thrown into the water
, but it was removed by others. In another neighborhood, a man was shot and is hospitalized in Lajeado
after being transferred by helicopter.
Initial information states that the murder took place after the population looted commercial establishments. According to witnesses, merchandise and even motorcycles were stolen.
“They laughed, they said “what a strong bike”. They popped champagne and took baths. That [homem] who died laughed before. Where the water didn’t reach, people looted,” said driver Darlei Berté, who was taking part in cleaning the store.
According to Gaúcha Zero Hora, access to the municipality of Arroio do Meio is still difficult. Food is arriving by helicopter. In a parish hall in front of the city hall, lunch boxes are being made and distributed to residents.
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