Patient is arrested for racism and racial insults after offending a doctor at the UPA in Caçador, SC The 47-year-old patient who was arrested for racism and racial insults after offending a doctor at the Emergency Care Unit (UPA) in Caçador (SC), will be released. At the custody hearing, the court decided to release him with precautionary measures. The crimes occurred on Saturday night (1st) in the Midwestern city, during a consultation with a Venezuelan and Jewish doctor. The Military Police detailed that the patient, in addition to offending the professional, declared that he wanted to be seen by a "Brazilian, white and Christian". ?Click and follow the g1 SC channel on WhatsApp The arguments used by the Court to decide on the patient's provisional release were not disclosed. He will need to comply with the following precautionary measures, under penalty of having preventive detention ordered: not leaving Caçador for more than eight days; must attend all acts of the process; need to compare in court every 30 days to justify their own activities. The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina (MPSC) reported that it is analyzing whether it will report the patient. Caçador City Hall published a repudiation note offering solidarity to the public servant who was the target of the offenses (read the full note at the end of the report). MORE spoke with NSC TV. He reported that the patient arrived at the UPA with high blood pressure. During the consultation, this patient immediately questioned why the doctor was wearing a kippah, a hat worn by Jews. The professional explained why he used it and said he was Venezuelan. From then on, the patient expressed dissatisfaction with being treated by a foreigner and began making discriminatory statements against the doctor, even saying that he would like to be treated by a "Brazilian, white and Christian" professional. The offenses were also witnessed by a medical student who was in the room, carrying out an internship. The student intervened and removed the doctor from the room while the patient continued to offend. Then, the Military Police were called. To the agents, the patient, however, denied having made discriminatory statements and said he only questioned the doctor's religion. Given the versions, the PM sent both to the police station. However, the corporation reported that the patient, during the journey, committed offenses related to the doctor's religion, reinforcing the evidence of crime. Police chief Diogo Galvão, who took the action, reported that the patient was arrested for two crimes: racial insult - for offenses related to the doctor's religion racism - for offenses related to the doctor's nationality What the city hall says Check out the city hall's rejection note below. Caçador City Hall expresses its most absolute repudiation of any act of racism, discrimination or prejudice, reaffirming its non-negotiable commitment to respect for human dignity, equality and the rights of all citizens. In view of the episode recorded at the Emergency Care Unit (UPA), the Municipal Administration provides full support and solidarity to the employee victim of the offenses, extending this recognition to all professionals who carry out their duties daily with ethics, dedication and respect for the population. The City Hall reinforces that racism is a crime, as provided for by Brazilian legislation, and will not be tolerated in any public unit or in any environment of the Municipal Administration. Any manifestation of this nature will be treated with the utmost rigor, with all applicable administrative and legal measures being adopted. The case was immediately referred to the Civil Police, responsible for conducting the investigation and adopting the measures provided for by law. Caçador City Hall reaffirms its commitment to building a public service based on respect, inclusion and appreciation of people, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment free from any form of discrimination for employees and citizens.