Ciro Gomes' house seized by the courts after failing to pay compensation to Fernando Holiday.

Sputnik Brazil - Former presidential candidate Ciro Gomes had a house seized in his hometown of Sobral (CE) after failing to pay compensation to Holiday. In 2018, during an interview, Ciro called Holiday a "little overseer".

"It must be emphasized that the aggression completely went beyond political and ideological debate, constituting a blatant personal offense, gratuitous and riddled with prejudice," the councilman, who is black, stated to the court, according to reports. Folha de São Paulo.

"Capitães do mato" were men who, during the slave regime, were responsible for recapturing runaway slaves.

In his defense, the former governor said that he only He criticized the positions. taken by the parliamentarian.

"There was no intention to defame the councilman's honor because of his skin color. On the contrary, the criticism was directed at his actions and words as a public figure who, many times, acted in a way that perpetuated the oppressive environment that black movements so strongly denounce," said Ciro's defense, according to the media.

The court did not accept the argument and convicted the PDT member, considering that he had offended the councilman. committing racial discriminationHowever, Ciro did not pay the amount of R$ 98,7 and therefore had the property, with a built area of ​​190,5 m2 and a plot of land of 360 m2, seized. Nevertheless, Ciro can still appeal against the seizure.

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