materia nº 6/2026

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Official Letter VAVC No. 006/2026
Ouro Fino, Minas Gerais, Brazil, January 30, 2026
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
The White House
Subject: Request for International Attention to a Case of Extreme Animal Cruelty 
in Brazil.
Dear Mr. President,
I respectfully write to request your attention and international visibility 
regarding a case of extreme cruelty against an animal in Brazil, which has profoundly 
shocked civil society and animal protection advocates across the country.
The victim was a dog known as “Orelha,” brutally killed in an act that reflects 
not only violence against animals, but also a serious threat to public safety and 
fundamental moral values. Experts in criminology and behavioral sciences widely 
recognize that acts of extreme animal cruelty are often warning signs of violent behavior 
that may escalate toward human victims.
In this context, I respectfully request your support in giving international 
visibility to this case and, within the limits of United States law, considering that 
individuals identified as responsible for such acts of extreme violence be deemed 
ineligible to enter the United States.
Preventing perpetrators of severe cruelty from accessing other nations is a 
matter of global responsibility and shared ethical principles. Those who commit such acts 
should not find impunity or welcome beyond their borders. Justice for animals is also 
justice for humanity.
Thank you for your attention to this serious matter and for your continued 
commitment to the protection of life, safety, and universal values.
Respectfully,