Kidnap and Rape of American Student in Brazil Harkens Back to Delhi Case

The World

The circumstances of this story are eerily similar to the gang rape of an American woman in Delhi this past December.

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an American woman and her French boyfriend boarded a van – an informal mode of transportation in Brazil— and they were held captive for six hours by the driver and his two accomplices.

These three young men, gang-raped the young woman while her male companion was beaten.

It's a horrific story and even more so in light of recent news that two other Brazilian women have also forward with news that they too were victims of this terrible crime.

Anchor, Marco Werman speaks with Brazilian sociologist Jacqueline Pitanguy. She is the director of CEPIA a non-profit that focuses on violence against women in Brazil.

Kickstart The World’s fundraising drive!

The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.

Make a gift today to help us raise $67,000  by the end of the year and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer to our goal!