Mother's Day Violence in Diadema: Guards Suspended After Assaulting Residents

Diadema, Brazil: Mother's Day celebration turns violent as guards assault residents. On Mother's Day, May 17th, 2025, a peaceful celebration in Diadema, a city in the Greater São Paulo area of Brazil, took a violent turn when municipal guards attacked residents. Witnesses recorded videos showing guards using tear gas, pepper spray, and batons against the crowd. The city's mayor swiftly responded by suspending the officers involved. One resident recounted, "They told us to leave, and as we walked away, they began attacking us, hitting us in the sports court without any reason." Another resident added, "I got out through a hole in the court's fence, and as I did, he started hitting me. When I jumped to the other side, more police officers were already hitting me." This incident highlights the need for improved training and accountability within law enforcement.