BRAZIL After cheating on her boyfriend – a known gang member – a woman faced a cruel and humiliating form of revenge. Upon discovering her betrayal, the man rallied a group of his associates. Together, they cut off her hair, a symbolic act of shame, and subjected her to a brutal beating with wooden sticks.
In some gang-dominated communities, women can face harsh and violent consequences for what would otherwise be seen as personal relationship issues. This disturbing case is yet another example of how gangs assert control not just over territory, but also over the lives – and bodies – of those around them.
